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Aina responds to ‘talking’ with footballer’s girlfriend video

Ola Aina has responded to the viral video that shows him supposedly admitting to being at the “talking stage” with a fellow football player’s girlfriend. The Nigeria international has found himself at the centre of an online storm, but the Nottingham Forest defender is eager to point out that he was merely starring on a show that is “entirely scripted”.

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Own up! PL star ‘talking’ with fellow player’s girlfriend

Premier League star Ola Aina has been told to “own up” after revealing that he is at the “talking stage” with a fellow football player’s girlfriend. The Nottingham Forest defender claims that the woman in question likes him more than her current clinch, but their budding relationship remains secret for now. Aina is being urged to address the issue with his love rival.

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now less than seven months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the group-stage draw set to take place in Washington DC on December 5. Forty-two participating nations are locked in, with four teams from the UEFA play-offs and two intercontinental winners set to complete the line up in March. All of the so-called elite countries will be there, from holders Argentina and arch-rivals Brazil, to Euro 2024 winners Spain and France.

Nigeria head coach accuses DR Congo staff of 'doing voodoo'

Nigeria manager Eric Chelle has accused rivals on DR Congo’s coaching staff of “doing voodoo” during a fiery penalty shootout that ended the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup. With emotions running high towards the end of an encounter that finished 1-1 after extra-time, Chelle has insinuated that Congo turned to dark arts in order to prevail.

Nigeria players boycott training TWO days before crunch WC play-off

Nigeria players have boycotted training just two days before a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off against Gabon. The squad have downed tools due to issues with outstanding payments and have demanded a resolution before their next game. The Super Eagles must beat Gabon in their play-off semi-final to have any chance of securing a place at the 2026 World Cup after missing out on automatic qualification in the group phase.

Five Premier League stars endure flight chaos on cracked plane

Five Premier League players - including Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey - were among those to endure flight chaos after jetting out of Nigeria's latest 2026 World Cup qualifier. There was midair mayhem during that journey as a cracked windscreen forced the plane that the Super Eagles were travelling on to make an emergency landing. Said trip was eventually completed some 12 hours later than initially planned.

Nigeria & Benin reprieve as FIFA opens case against SA for fielding ineligible Mokoena

Mzansi might be forced to win their last two Group C games to get their ticket after the World Football Governing Body opened a case against Hugo Broos' side.

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Nigeria compared to Man Utd after WC dreams left in tatters

Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams suffered a major blow as the Super Eagles laboured to a draw against South Africa, leaving fans furious and making 'embarrassing' comparisons to Manchester United’s recent struggles. The result leaves Nigeria precariously placed in their group, with only one win in eight matches.

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Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman celebrate a goal for the Super Eagles

Massive test for Bafana as Nigeria name established stars for 2026 FIFA WC qualifiers

The two nations are set to renew their rivalry in the next couple of weeks when they face each other in search of a slot in the global competition.

Iwobi BANNED from posting hilarious behind-the-scenes videos

Alex Iwobi has been banned by Fulham from posting behind-the-scenes videos on social media, with the Nigeria international threatened with a fine.

Osimhen waited an hour for Ronaldo selfie! What CR7 said

Victor Osimhen admits that he once waited an hour to have a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Nigerian revealing what CR7 eventually said.

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Nigeria legend expects Carragher to ‘apologise’ for AFCON quip

Nigeria legend Austin Eguavoen expects Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher to “eventually apologise” for his Mohamed Salah-related AFCON quip.

Salah learns AFCON fate as groups drawn for 2025 tournament

Mohamed Salah and Egypt have learned their fate for the AFCON after the group stage draw for the 2025 tournament.

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Salah snubbed as Lookman wins Player of the Year award

Liverpool and Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah was not in the running for the African Player of the Year award despite his heroics in the Premier League.

Top 25 African players of the 21st century - ranked

Africa has provided the world with some of football's finest players this century, but who have been the best of the best?

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Nigeria left raging as squad stranded in 'abandoned airport'

Nigeria's national team claims it has been stranded for hours in an abandoned Libyan airport after their flight was diverted, leading to outrage.

France reveal Renard's successor amid links to fifth job in Africa

Herve Renard's successor as head coach of the France women's team has been revealed, meaning the 55-year-old could now take his fifth job in Africa.

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Messi, Guardiola & the football stars to win Olympic gold

Man City star Julian Alvarez and PSG's Achraf Hakimi are among those going for gold at Paris 2024, looking to follow in the steps of some superstars

Man Utd coach McClaren linked with shock international role

Manchester United coach Steve McClaren has been linked with the Nigeria job amid a backroom staff shakeup at Old Trafford.

Nigeria vs South Africa: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the CAF World Cup Qualification match between Nigeria and South Africa, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Messi & Argentina schedule March friendlies in USA

Lionel Messi and Argentina have scheduled a pair of friendlies in the USA this March against Nigeria and the El Salvador national team.

Fans stunned as Osimhen snubbed in AFCON team of tournament

Fans have savaged the Confederation of African Football for omitting both Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali from their AFCON team of the tournament.

How did Ivory Coast manage that?! AFCON winners and losers

The hosts pulled off one of the great tournament victories after some early setbacks, but others weren't so lucky

Saka & the stars who could've been playing in AFCON final

The two African heavyweights go head to head in Sunday's showpiece, and a host of players with dual nationality will be cheering on from overseas

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Nigeria vs Ivory Coast: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, as well as kick-off time and team news.

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: Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an American multinational sports holding conglomerate, is the owner of Liverpool. FSG purchased the club in 2010 through subsidiaries N.E.S.V.I, LLC and the UK-based UKSV Holdings Company Limited.
: Liverpool are playing their home games at the illustrious Anfield Stadium, which was built in 1884 and has since undergone several renovations, the latest being completed in 2024.
: Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.
: Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.
: Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.
: Former English midfielder Ian Callaghan made 857 appearances for the Reds. He is the only player in Liverpool history to have made over 800 appearances for the club.
: Liverpool icon Ian Rush is the club's all-time top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 346 times in 660 games.
: Luis Suarez, Ian Rush, Mohamed Salah, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, James Milner, Fernando Torres, and Michael Owen are among the most popular players to have donned the Liverpool jersey.
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: Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.

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