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President Ibrahim Gusau, 14 board members, step down from NFF leadership amid mounting pressure
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Ibrahim Gusau has reportedly resigned as NFF president alongside several board members amid mounting criticism of Nigerian football and scrutiny of the federation’s finances. Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau has reportedly resigned from his position alongside several members of the federation’s executive committee, bringing fresh uncertainty to the administration of Nigerian football. The development…

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Why Man United hero Ander Herrera is playing for free in Spanish third tier
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Ander Herrera has returned to Real Zaragoza with a unique financial sacrifice, donating his mandatory salary to the club foundation as he attempts to help his boyhood side climb back up Spanish football. Ander Herrera has completed one of football’s most heartfelt homecomings after returning to Real Zaragoza 15 years after leaving the club, with…

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Hansi Flick confirms date for Rodri’s Barcelona debut
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

New signing Rodrigo Hernandez is poised to make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, with Hansi Flick planning to ease the former Manchester City midfielder into action. Rodri is set to make his long-awaited Barcelona debut against Athletic Club on Thursday, with head coach Hansi Flick confirming that the Spanish midfielder will be given minutes…

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Carabao Cup draw: Liverpool face Tottenham as Arsenal, Chelsea, and City get fair draws
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Liverpool’s meeting with Tottenham headlines a Carabao Cup third-round draw packed with Premier League clashes, while Arsenal and Manchester United face tricky away and home ties respectively. Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur in the standout fixture of the Carabao Cup third round, while Arsenal have been handed an away trip to Ipswich Town and Manchester…

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UEFA set to end FIFA boycott threat after Infantino’s plan scrapped
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

UEFA is preparing to abandon its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino’s controversial private-investment proposal will not return. UEFA is set to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to allow private investors to acquire stakes in major FIFA competitions will not…

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Barcelona draw up special plan for summer signing amid registration delay
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Barcelona are managing the delayed first-team registration of summer signing Jesse Bisiwu by giving the teenage winger competitive minutes with the Atletic while maintaining his connection with Hansi Flick’s squad. Barcelona are taking a measured approach with teenage winger Jesse Bisiwu as an administrative delay temporarily prevents the summer signing from making his La Liga…

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Nine NFF board members reportedly set to resign amid Nigerian Football crisis
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

The Nigeria Football Federation is facing another major leadership crisis, with nine executive committee members reportedly considering resignation amid mounting criticism of Nigerian football administration. The Nigeria Football Federation is facing the possibility of a major leadership shake-up, with nine members of the executive committee reportedly considering stepping down amid mounting pressure over the state…

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‘Keep your mouth shut’ – Paul Scholes launches brutal attack on Bruno Fernandes
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Paul Scholes has criticised Bruno Fernandes for speaking out after Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat at Hull, arguing the captain should have focused on his own performance. Paul Scholes has launched a strong criticism of Bruno Fernandes after the Manchester United captain publicly expressed his frustration following the club’s shock 2-0 defeat at Hull City. Fernandes…

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Three more charged as Police probe into Ibrox Old Firm chaos reaches 43 arrests
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Three more men have been charged over the disorder that followed the Rangers-Celtic Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox, taking the total number of arrests linked to the investigation to 43. Three more men have been charged in connection with the violence that erupted after the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox, with…

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Five things we learned from Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Xabi Alonso era begins with plenty of promise and plenty of questions
ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Xabi Alonso became only the third of Chelsea’s last nine permanent managers to win their opening Premier League game in charge, joining Graham Potter and Liam Rosenior on that short list, as his reign began with a wild 3-2 victory away at Craven Cottage. It was a result that papered over some obvious cracks, but…

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