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Barau FC and Wikki Tourists have gained promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League for the 2025/2026 season after impressive outings at the NNL Super 8 playoffs. Barau FC defeated Doma United 2-0 in their final group game at the Delta State University Field in Ozoro to seal their first-ever ticket to the top flight. The Maliya Boys finished the playoffs with five points. Wikki Tourists, coached by Abdul Maikaba, thrashed Yobe Desert Stars 4-0 to claim the Northern Conference slot. They also ended with five points but edged out rivals with a superior goal difference of +4, marking their…

The group stage of Women’s Euro 2025 is entering its final round. With qualification on the line, some teams have already secured their place, others are fighting to stay alive, and a few are already eliminated. Here’s a full breakdown of each group. Group A Norway 6 pts Switzerland 3 pts Finland 3 pts Iceland 0 pts Norway have secured a spot in the quarter finals with wins over Switzerland and Finland. Due to the head-to-head rule, they cannot be overtaken at the top of the group. Iceland are out after losing both matches. Switzerland and Finland are level on…

Reports suggest Arsenal are ready to splash £50 million to lure Noni Madueke away from Chelsea. But with Bukayo Saka firmly cemented on the right wing at the Emirates, the big question looms: what exactly is Madueke walking into? A Battle He Likely Won’t Win: Top-tier footballers don’t usually shy away from competition. Most believe they can outplay anyone. But let’s be honest, there’s no real contest when it comes to Saka. The Arsenal golden boy is indispensable. When he’s not on the pitch, the Gunners look short of ideas and intensity. So, is Madueke joining just to play second…

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a stunning performance in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, dismantling European giants Real Madrid 4-0 to book their place in the final against Chelsea. The Parisians wasted no time asserting dominance as Fabián Ruiz struck early in the 6th minute and doubled his tally in the 24th minute. Ousmane Dembélé also got on the scoresheet with a clinical finish in the 9th minute, leaving Real Madrid shell-shocked and trailing by three goals before the half-hour mark. But that wasn’t the end, Goncalo Ramos made sure that Real Madrid’s night ended in the worse possible way. With…

UEFA has dismissed Real Madrid’s appeal against the disciplinary sanctions handed to Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Ceballos for improper conduct during their Champions League round-of-16 clash against Atlético Madrid on March 12. The European football body upheld the original fines: Both Rüdiger and Mbappé have also received one-match bans, which will only be enforced in the event of repeat misconduct. The sanctions, initially announced on April 4, followed UEFA’s disciplinary investigation into Madrid’s post-match celebrations after their penalty shootout win at the Metropolitano Stadium. Rüdiger was caught on camera making a throat-slitting gesture towards Atlético fans, while Mbappé…

Arsenal have officially secured the signing of Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for a reported £51 million, and while fans were mostly clamoring for a striker, Mikel Arteta’s decision to prioritize the midfield might prove to be a masterstroke. Zubimendi’s arrival gives Arsenal something they’ve lacked since Thomas Partey’s decline and Jorginho’s exit: a true defensive midfielder who can hold the fort alone. But more than that, he might just be the key to unlocking the full potential of Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard. The modern number six Arsenal needed: Zubimendi isn’t flashy. He won’t wow fans with st:epovers or…

New UEFA Champions League Season Kicks Off Today with First Qualifying Round The race for a spot in Europe’s elite football competition begins today, July 8, as the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season gets underway with first-round qualifying matches. Barely a month after Paris Saint-Germain crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in last season’s final, attention now shifts to clubs from across the continent fighting to secure their place in the newly expanded League Phase. This year’s competition will feature 36 teams in the main round. Already, 29 teams have qualified through domestic league positions, winning last season’s Champions League or Europa…

Chelsea Must Sell Players to Meet UEFA Rules Before Registering New Signings Chelsea must generate over £60 million in player sales before they can register any new signings for next season’s European competitions, according to The UK Times. Despite earning around £60 million from their Club World Cup campaign, UEFA’s financial regulations prevent the club from using that revenue to offset their Champions League registration costs. This comes shortly after Chelsea were handed a record-breaking fine by UEFA for past financial breaches, tightening the pressure on the London club to comply with the governing body’s rules. UEFA’s ‘List A’ regulation…

Nigerian international Ola Aina has officially signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest, keeping him at the club until 2028. The 28-year-old full-back has impressed since joining the Premier League side, earning praise for his consistency, work rate, and versatility. Confirming the new deal, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis said, “Ola has skill, determination and character in abundance. He epitomises the culture and hard work we expect from everyone associated with Forest.” Aina, who has been a key figure for both club and country, is expected to play a crucial role in Forest’s plans going forward as the club aims for…

Transfer Update: Viktor Gyökeres Agrees to Sacrifice €2m Salary to Join Arsenal Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres is closing in on a high-profile move to Arsenal after agreeing to forgo €2 million of his salary to help push the deal through. The Swedish forward, who is one of the most sought-after players in the 2025 summer transfer window, has already reached a personal agreement with the Premier League club, and a move is expected to be finalized in the coming days. Gyökeres has been pushing to leave the Portuguese side in search of a bigger stage in Europe, and Arsenal…