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Shooting Stars have called on their supporters to remain patient with head coach Salisu Yusuf as the Oluyole Warriors look to recover from a difficult start to the NPFL season. The appeal was made by the club chairman, Hon. Kehinde Lekan Salami, following the team’s goalless draw against Kano Pillars in their latest league fixture. The result extended Shooting Stars’ recent struggles, with the Ibadan-based side managing just one victory in their last six league matches. Despite the disappointing run, Salami believes the team’s performances indicate that progress is being made and has urged supporters not to lose faith in…

Akor Adams produced a dramatic late moment for the Super Eagles on Monday as his stoppage-time equaliser secured a 3-3 draw against Russia in an entertaining international friendly. Nigeria appeared destined for defeat after falling two goals behind during the encounter, but a spirited response in the closing stages changed the outcome. Adams completed the comeback in the fourth minute of added time, calmly converting the final opportunity of a fast counter-attack to deny Russia victory. The Super Eagles made an encouraging start to the match and were rewarded with an early goal inside the opening 15 minutes. Nigeria looked…

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his most detailed account yet of the dispute that led to his dramatic departure from the Portugal national team, claiming his decision was driven by what he described as repeated breaches of trust by head coach Jorge Jesus. The Portugal captain released a lengthy statement on Tuesday evening, setting out his version of events from the period leading up to the international camp, his conversations with Jesus and the circumstances surrounding his decision to leave the squad. Ronaldo said he had initially welcomed the appointment of Jesus and believed the coach was the right person to…

Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has announced a 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The squad features a blend of players from clubs and academies across the country, with Bayelsa Queens forward Harmony Chidi named among the selected players and expected to lead the team as captain. Other notable names in the squad include defenders Elizabeth Adesuyi and Esther Stephen, midfielders Mary Dustan and Favour Nkwocha, as well as forwards Tosin Rafiu, Queen Joseph, Precious Oscar and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi. The Flamingos have been drawn in Group B alongside Poland, Puerto Rico and North…

Euromatch NPFL Show debuts October 5 …brings Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa voices to Nigerian football By YBS Sports The EUROMATCH NPFL SHOW is set to take Nigerian domestic football closer to fans across the country through Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa-language presentations, featuring three indigenous sports broadcasters representing different regions and audiences on Monday, October 5, 2026 The multilingual football programme brings together Olawale Hamzat “Top Striker”, Obinna Chineke, and Isma’eel Abba Tangalashi “TangaSports”, who will anchor the Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa editions respectively. The programme is focused on delivering regular and concise information on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL),…

Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes has urged supporters to continue showing respect for Cristiano Ronaldo amid the recent disagreement between the veteran forward and head coach Jorge Jesus. Fernandes made the remarks ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League clash with Norway, following Ronaldo’s departure from the national team camp after his reported disagreement with Jesus. Ronaldo’s exit has generated strong reactions among Portuguese supporters, with fans backing Jesus during Portugal’s 4-2 victory over Denmark. Fernandes, however, called for unity and insisted that the situation should not divide the country. “We are completely outside the matter. We are aware of what you…

Kano Pillars and Sporting Lagos shared the points after playing out a 1-1 draw in their NPFL matchday seven fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday. The result extended Kano Pillars’ unbeaten run at the beginning of the new league season, while Sporting Lagos failed to secure a victory for the third consecutive game. Sporting Lagos took the lead just before the break when Valentine Ugwu struck in stoppage time to put the visitors ahead. Kano Pillars responded quickly after the restart, with Abdullahi Musa restoring parity in the 48th minute. Both teams had opportunities to claim the maximum…

Kylian Mbappé’s legal dispute with former club Paris Saint-Germain has taken another turn after a French court dismissed his complaint alleging psychological harassment by the club. Mbappé had accused PSG of using pressure tactics to influence his decision as he approached the end of his contract in Paris. Among his claims was an alleged threat to send him to the reserves, a situation he faced during the summer of 2023. According to reports from French publication L’Equipe, Mbappé later withdrew the specific harassment complaint. The investigation was subsequently dismissed because there was no longer sufficient basis to proceed with the…

Portugal forward Rafael Leão has spoken about wearing Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic No. 7 shirt for the first time after being handed the number following the veteran captain’s departure from the national team camp. Leão wore the shirt as Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday. The Galatasaray forward admitted the moment was special because Ronaldo has been his idol since childhood. “It’s been special for me to wear the No. 7 shirt because Cristiano has been my idol since I was a child,” Leão said after the match. He also revealed a personal connection to…

France captain Kylian Mbappe has officially received the Golden Boot after finishing as the leading scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Real Madrid forward confirmed the presentation of the award on his Instagram page on Thursday. Mbappe scored 10 goals in eight appearances during the tournament, with two of those goals coming in France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place play-off. His tally saw him become the first men’s player to win the World Cup Golden Boot in consecutive editions. The 27-year-old also became the first player to score 10 goals at a single men’s World Cup…