Martinez apologises for outburst against Man United
The Argentine had complained after the club's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid that manager Michael Carrick had been left with an under-equipped squad.
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24+ articlesKeane slams Martinez for questioning Man United
Keane also said players at the club lack the authority to question anyone, since their performance has plummeted recently.
Nigeria, India, Iran, Pakistan battle for World Polo Championship ticket
Nigeria will seek to secure a place at the 2027 World Polo Championship when it hosts India, Iran and Pakistan in the Zone E qualifying playoffs in Abuja from November 9 to 16.
Basketball: Abdullahi defeats Oyedeji, Ugboaja to win NBBF presidency
Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), defeating former D’Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji and ex-International Ejike Ugboaja.
Falcons must rebuild for 2028 Olympic gold — Eguavoen
Interim Super Falcons coach Augustine Eguavoen has outlined plans to build a 50-player pool as Nigeria target a first Olympic women’s football gold medal after their disappointing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign and failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Super Eagles’ setback highlights Nigeria’s data gap, says firm
Nigeria’s 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier has renewed calls for data-driven football analysis, with sports analytics firm CRSPredictions urging fans and stakeholders to rely less on superstition and more on evidence.
Man Utd Criticism: Keane asks Martínez to look in the mirror
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has accused Lisandro Martínez of shifting attention away from the team’s poor performances by publicly criticising the club’s hierarchy.
Champions League: Injured Usor watches as LASK lose 6-3 to Liverpool
Super Eagles forward Moses Usor was absent through injury as LASK suffered a 6-3 defeat to Liverpool at the Raiffeisen Arena on Wednesday.
CAF increases annual subventions of 54 member associations
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has announced a 33 per cent increase in the annual subventions of the 54 CAF Member Associations and a further 20% increase for the CAF Zonal Unions.
NSC targets N1 trillion sports infrastructure fund
The National Sports Commission (NSC) is working to mobilise a N1 trillion infrastructure fund to accelerate sports development, rehabilitate facilities, and attract private sector investment into the Nigerian sports economy.
Pan-African Games: 400 student-athletes compete for school bus, honours
No fewer than 400 student-athletes will compete for honours at the second Pan African School Games, with a brand-new school bus sponsored by Mikano Changan Motors among the prizes.
FG to renovate, regrass Moshood Abiola Stadium
The Federal Government is taking steps to upgrade the Moshood Abiola National Stadium to enhance its suitability for sporting events and other activities.
Champions League: Lookman scores as Barcelona humble Osimhen’s Galatasaray
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman scored off the bench as Atletico Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0, while Victor Osimhen endured a difficult night as Galatasaray suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.
Olympic Qualifiers: Falcons beat Comoros 7-0 on aggregate
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have set up a crucial clash with Morocco in the race for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games after thrashing Comoros 5-0 in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Tuesday.
NBBF Election: Aspirants petition Tinubu over alleged electoral fraud
Three presidential aspirants in the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections have asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend the process and order an investigation into alleged irregularities ahead of the vote for the 2026–2030 term.
Dias defends Man City celebrations amid financial row
Manchester City captain Ruben Dias has defended the club’s celebrations following their 3-0 victory over Liverpool, insisting that criticism surrounding their financial rules case will not diminish their determination to win.
Rugby League: Nigeria targets World Cup after IRL selection
Nigeria is targeting stronger international competition and a possible Women’s Rugby League World Cup hosting bid after becoming the first African country selected for the International Rugby League’s Accelerator Nation programme.
Olympic Qualifier: Eguavoen targets another win as Falcons face Comoros
Super Falcons interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has challenged his players to secure another victory against Comoros as Nigeria seek to advance to the third round of the African qualifying series for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Every game in Europa League is special – Mason Mount
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has said he has high hopes for the club in the UEFA Champions League this season. According to Mount, he believes the team has what it takes to compete in the tournament he has won before.
Lille threatens legal action after Santos injury
French club Lille is considering legal action after defender Tiago Santos sustained an injury during their game against Le Havre on Saturday. The club revealed that the injury was due to an "uncontrolled and dangerous" tackle by midfielder Amir Richardson, forcing the 24-year-old to be carried off on a stretcher.
Arteta challenges Saka with goalscoring
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tasked Bukayo Saka with scoring more goals, saying the forward needs to increase his tally. Arteta made this known while fielding questions on whether Saka can match his 20-goal milestone from last season.
Coventry end home drought with 4-1 Newcastle thrashing
Coventry City made their limited possession count with a ruthless 4-1 victory over Newcastle United on Monday, securing their first home Premier League win in 25 years and climbing out of the relegation zone.
Gary Neville requests exclusion from covering Man City games
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has asked to be excluded from coverage of games involving Manchester City after a verdict found the club guilty of breaching financial regulations.
EPL: No desire for retroactive medal, says Gerard
Liverpool legend Steven Gerard has said he has no interest in being retroactively awarded a Premier League winner's medal if Manchester City are found guilty of their financial charges and stripped of their titles.
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