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Sports · Daily Post ·EPL: Arsenal confirm 2026/27 squad numbers for players
Arsenal have confirmed the squad numbers that players will wear for the 2026/27 season. The update relates to the club’s Premier League squad registration and provides an official list of shirt allocations for the campaign.
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Sports · Leadership News ·NFF Axes Madugu, Falcons’ Crew After WAFCON Exit, World Cup Miss
The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed Madugu and the Super Falcons’ coaching crew following the team’s exit from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and failure to qualify for the World Cup. The move signals a leadership change after the disappointing outcomes.
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Arsenal Step Up Osimhen Pursuit Despite Galatasaray Snub
Arsenal are reported to be intensifying efforts to sign Victor Osimhen, despite an apparent setback involving Galatasaray. The headline suggests the Premier League club remain active in pursuing the Nigerian striker even after being rebuffed or hindered by the Turkish side.
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Oyebanji Reaffirms Support As 17.5km Ikogosi Marathon Returns Oct. 31
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed support for the 17.5km Ikogosi Marathon, which is scheduled to return on October 31. The headline indicates official backing for the road race as organisers prepare for this year’s edition of the event.
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NIS Launches 8-week Coaching Programme In Uyo To Strengthen Grassroots Sports
The National Institute for Sports has launched an eight-week coaching programme in Uyo aimed at strengthening grassroots sports development. The initiative focuses on improving coaching capacity at the local level and supporting the growth of sports talent through structured training.
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Sports · Daily Post ·Golden Boy Awards 2026: Current rankings revealed [Top 5]
Daily Post reports that the latest Golden Boy Awards 2026 rankings have been released, highlighting the current top five contenders for the youth football honour. The update focuses on how the leading young players are positioned in the race for the award.
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Sports · Daily Post ·LaLiga: I’m sad – Fermin Lopez on Rodri taking his number 16 Barcelona shirt
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has expressed disappointment after Rodri took the club’s number 16 shirt, highlighting a personal reaction to the change ahead of the LaLiga season. The development centres on squad numbering at Barcelona and Lopez’s response to the decision.
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Sports · The Punch ·Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for EPL
Japan goalkeeper Suzuki is reportedly nearing a move to the English Premier League, with the headline indicating that racist abuse played a role in motivating him as he prepares for the next stage of his career.
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Sports · Premium Times ·Ocheme, Uchegbu lead Nigerian charge as PFL Africa Semi-Finals head to Morocco
Ocheme and Uchegbu are leading Nigeria’s representation as the PFL Africa Semi-Finals move to Morocco. The headline indicates they are central figures in the country’s campaign at the event, with the next stage of the competition set to take place in the North African host nation.
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Premier League Club Weigh Up Move For Azeez
A Premier League club is considering a potential move for Azeez, indicating transfer interest ahead of a possible deal. The development centres on the player’s future as the club assesses whether to pursue him.
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Asian football rift deepens as AFC chief clashes with Qatar over Infantino
Tensions within Asian football appear to have intensified as the head of the Asian Football Confederation is reported to be in conflict with Qatar over issues linked to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The dispute suggests growing divisions among key figures and stakeholders in the region’s football leadership.
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Sports · Premium Times ·Sporting Lagos ready for NPFL challenge after ValueJet Cup success — Buter
Sporting Lagos are being presented as prepared for the Nigeria Premier Football League season after their success in the ValueJet Cup, with Buter indicating that the team’s recent performance has strengthened readiness for the coming NPFL challenge.
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Time For Gusau NFF Board To Quit — Danladi Bako
Danladi Bako has called for the resignation of the Gusau-led Nigeria Football Federation board, indicating pressure on the football governing body’s leadership. The report centres on his demand for the board to step aside and the issues surrounding its continued stay in office.
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Man City documentary reveals Guardiola’s ‘I want to quit’ moment
A Manchester City documentary reportedly highlights a moment involving manager Pep Guardiola in which he considered stepping away from his role. The report centres on that revelation from the production and its significance to the club’s recent internal narrative.
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Sports · Nigerian Tribune ·ICYMI: NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew
The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed the technical crew of the Super Falcons, according to the report. The development signals a change in the national women’s team setup, with attention likely to shift to the federation’s next steps on replacements and future preparations.
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FIFA sacks top official after Infantino criticism
FIFA has dismissed a senior official following criticism of president Gianni Infantino, indicating internal tensions within football’s governing body. The headline suggests the removal came after the official’s remarks, though no further details are provided on the role, timing or circumstances.
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Sports · Daily Post ·Ronaldinho asked me why Super Eagles didn’t qualify for World Cup – Okocha
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha said Ronaldinho asked him about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the World Cup, highlighting continued attention from global football figures to the team’s absence from the tournament.
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FIFA sacks Chief Operating Officer after Infatino clash
FIFA has removed its Chief Operating Officer following a reported clash involving Infatino, according to the headline. The development points to internal tensions within football’s governing body, though no further details are indicated about the dispute, the official’s identity, or the circumstances of the dismissal.
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Sports · Daily Post ·Jay Jay Okocha, Obi Mikel reveal how they changed their names
Former Nigerian football stars Jay Jay Okocha and Obi Mikel discuss the circumstances behind the changes to their names. The report focuses on how each name became widely known, highlighting personal background details connected to their identities and public recognition in football.
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Sports · Daily Post ·Transfer: Bundesliga clubs scramble for Anthony Dennis
Several Bundesliga clubs are reportedly competing to sign Anthony Dennis, with transfer interest in the player gathering pace. The headline indicates growing attention from Germany’s top flight, but gives no further details on the clubs involved, the player’s current team, or the stage of negotiations.
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