Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 5th October 2024
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Careless Leverkusen held to 2-2 Bundesliga draw
Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday suffered another early setback in their Bundesliga title defence as they let slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with struggling Holstein Kiel.
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EPL: Man City sink Fulham to get title bid back on track
Mateo Kovacic scored twice as Manchester City clinched a dramatic 3-2 win against Fulham on Saturday.
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Morocco 2025: Eguavoen picks Ekong, Lookman, Simon, 20 others for Libya
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has called Captain William Ekong, rave-of-the-moment Ademola Lookman, in-form winger Moses Simon and 20 other players for this month’s home-and-away 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battle with the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.
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EPL: Liverpool extend Premier League lead with win at Palace
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points thanks to Diogo Jota’s winner in a 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
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Contract Breach: US Court orders Mayweather to pay Nigerian firm $2.4m
A U.S. court has confirmed that former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is required to pay $2.4 million in damages to Zinni Media Concept Limited, a Nigerian company, for breach of contract.
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Guardiola claims Premier League won’t delay season for Man City
Pep Guardiola claims the Premier League have refused to accept Manchester City’s request to start next season late due to their involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Real Madrid announce squad vs Villarreal
Real Madrid have announced the squad for La Liga match vs Villarreal. Los Blancos will be trying to bounce back from their defeat in Lille.
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Crystal Palace vs Liverpool prediction, teams news
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool clash prediction is a tough call. What with Palace still seeking their first win of the Premier League season
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Manchester City vs Fulham: Preview, head-to-head
Across the two starting line-ups, only one player still plays professional football since the last time Fulham came to the Etihad Stadium and claimed a victory in 2009.
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FIFA 2026 W/Cup: Nigerians must remain positive – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has made it clear that Nigeria’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup could hinge on a solid defensive approach and mental strength.
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NPFL: Lobi Stars secure first win, Insurance hold El-Kanemi
Lobi Stars ended their barren run courtesy of a 1-0 win over Shooting Stars at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday. Samuel Tiza’s 29th-minute strike separated both teams on the night. Lobi Stars have now amassed four points from five games in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Eugene Agagbe’s side moved to
NPFL: Lobi Stars secure first win, Insurance hold El-Kanemi
NPFL: Kano Pillars sign Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi on free transfer
Kano Pillars have confirmed the signing of Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi, DAILY POST reports. The duo joined the four-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions in training this week. Musa and Abdullahi joined the Sai Masu on a free transfer. Musa is back at Pillars for a third stint, having featured for the club
NPFL: Kano Pillars sign Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi on free transfer
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen lists 23 players for Super Eagles vs Libya
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has unveiled his 23-man squad for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying doubleheader against the Mediterranean Knights. Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah were excluded from the list due to injury. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Stanley Nwabali, Moses Simon and Alex Iwobi
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen lists 23 players for Super Eagles vs Libya
EPL: Liverpool stay top of table as Arsenal, Man City win
Liverpool will be top of the table until after the international break, following a narrow 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Reds got all three points at Selhurst Park, thanks to Diogo Jota’s first-half finish. Arne Slot’s men now have 18 points from seven fixtures. Mateo Kovacic scored either side of half time
EPL: Liverpool stay top of table as Arsenal, Man City win
Bundesliga: Boniface scores in Bayer Leverkusen’s draw Holstein Kiel
Victor Boniface was on target as Bayer Leverkusen were held to a 2-2 draw by Holstein Kiel. Boniface opened scoring for Die Werkself after four minutes. It was the forward’s fourth league of the season for the Bundesliga champions. The 23-year-old was also on target in Xabi Alonso’s side UEFA Champions League win over AC
Bundesliga: Boniface scores in Bayer Leverkusen’s draw Holstein Kiel
LaLiga: Ejuke backs ‘good player’ Iheanacho to shine at Sevilla
Chidera Ejuke has backed his compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho to make positive contributions at Sevilla. Iheanacho joined the LaLiga club on a free transfer this summer. The Nigeria international is however yet to make a meaningful impact at the club. The 28-year-old has made five appearances for the Saints with no goal or assist to his
LaLiga: Ejuke backs ‘good player’ Iheanacho to shine at Sevilla
NPFL: Njoku upbeat Abia Warriors can beat Rangers
Abia Warriors captain, Augustine Njoku, has said the team is in high spirit for the Oriental derby clash against Rangers. Njoku acknowledged the recent achievement of the Flying Antelopes but stated that the team won’t be intimidated with it. Abia Warriors will lock horns with Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday. “We the
NPFL: Njoku upbeat Abia Warriors can beat Rangers
Transfer: Ronaldo desperate to play with De Bruyne next year
Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, has asked the club to offer Kevin De Bruyne a big-money deal. De Bruyne’s current contract with Manchester City expires in June 2025. Ronaldo has identified the Belgium midfielder as a priority target for the Saudi Pro League next summer. De Bruyne had been linked with a move to Saudi
Transfer: Ronaldo desperate to play with De Bruyne next year
LaLiga: Ancelotti confirms Real Madrid squad for Villarreal clash
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has announced his squad for the LaLiga match against Villarreal. The champions of Spain will be trying to bounce back from their shock 1-0 defeat in Lille in the Champions League. Ancelotti is likely to deploy most of his starters in this game because of the importance of a win.
LaLiga: Ancelotti confirms Real Madrid squad for Villarreal clash
EPL: Nottingham Forest boss pushes for Aina’s stay
Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo is determined to see Ola Aina sign a new contract at the club. Aina is in the final months of his contract at the City Ground. The Nigeria international has been brilliant for Forest, churning out impressive performances in the Premier League. The Tricky Trees are reportedly willing to
EPL: Nottingham Forest boss pushes for Aina’s stay
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