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7 MANAGERS SACKED ALREADY THIS SEASON!

Thomas Frank becomes the latest casualty. axed by Tottenham after poor run of results.
2025/26 Premier League already on manager merry-go-round: clubs pulling triggers faster than ever amid pressure & expectations.



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🚨 BARÇA CRUSH MALLORCA 3-0! 🔥
Lewandowski opens it (29'), Lamine Yamal curls in a beauty (61'), and Marc Bernal bags his first senior goal (83').
Barça now 4 points clear at the top of La Liga!

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Viktor Gyökeres off the bench with 2 goals as Arsenal crush Sunderland 3-0.
Gunners now 9 points clear; title within touching distance!

🚴‍♂️ BRITISH CYCLING TEAMS UP WITH LSSC: BOOST FOR LAGOS RIDERS!
Training for cyclists/technicals; focusing on Strategic pact on knowledge exchange, skill transfers and empowering Lagos youth and elevating state sports. "Practical step for global agenda," says LSSC.

British body, LSSC partner to improve cycling in Lagos The British Cycling has agreed on a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) to build the state’s cycling through training of riders and other technical assistants. The collaboration, according to the LSSC, underscores Lagos’ commitment to sports

CHELSEA EDGE PAFOS 1-0: CAICEDO'S LATE HEADER SEALS CL WIN!
Moises Caicedo powered home a 78th-minute winner as the Blues ground out a gritty victory in their Champions League league phase clash at Stamford Bridge. Under Liam Rosenior, Chelsea climb to 8th and secure Round of 16 spot—perfect momentum for Sunday's Premier League showdown vs. Arsenal.

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Chelsea Beat Pafos As Caicedo Continues Form Chelsea recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Pafos in the Champions League as Moisés Caicedo continued his key role for the Blues ahead of their next Premier League game.

Senegal stunned hosts Morocco in extra time to win their second Africa Cup of Nations title in a thrilling final that left Rabat speechless. ⚽️😳🥇

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Super Eagles’ performance a foundation, not final destination, says Okoku

Owolabi recalls 1980 semifinal clash with Morocco
As the Super Eagles continue their build-up for Wednesday’s semifinal clash with hosts Morocco, in the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations, 1984 AFCON silver medal winner, Paul Okoku, has said that the team’s performance in the tournament should be understood as a foundation rather than a final destination.

Okoku, who was vice-captain of the 1983 U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, the first team to represent Nigeria in a FIFA World Cup competition, spoke yesterday from his base in the United States of America, just as another former Green Eagles winger, Felix Owolabi, recalled his experience in the 1980 AFCON semifinal clash with Morocco.

“On the field, the team has exhibited tactical awareness, mental composure, cohesion, and belief, which are clear indicators of a squad capable of competing at the highest level in Africa,” Okoku told The Guardian.

“Off the field, however, familiar structural weaknesses once again undermined that progress: Unresolved bonuses, delayed allowances, unpaid coaching salaries, the continued neglect of home-based talent, and a tendency to place the burden of failure on players for shortcomings rooted in poor leadership and weak accountability.

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Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss – VNN2 reports.

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, reports said Tuesday.. Read more on www.Vnn2.com