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Football: The Global Game

Unrivalled coverage of the world’s most popular sport.At Afri-Global News, our Football desk is dedicated to the beautiful game. We provide a comprehensive view of the sport, from grassroots developments in Africa to the glitz of European stadiums. Whether you are tracking domestic league results, international friendlies, or the rising stars of African football, we deliver the facts. Follow every pass, goal, and tactical masterclass with our real-time updates and expert analysis.

Premier League

Hull stun Man United as two promoted clubs win on Premier League opening weekend

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The 2026/27 Premier League season has already produced a rare opening-weekend feat, with Hull City and Ipswich Town both winning their first matches after promotion.Hull delivered the biggest shock on Saturday by beating Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM...
Premier League

Liverpool, Man City Begin New Premier League Era Without Salah and Guardiola

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Liverpool and Manchester City begin the new Premier League season facing a major question: can either club remain among England’s elite after losing the figures who shaped their most successful eras?Liverpool enter the campaign without Mohamed Salah, while Manchester...
Football

Arsenal Hold Talks With Galatasaray Over Victor Osimhen Transfer Rephrased Article

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Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Galatasaray over a possible move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.The Nigerian forward has emerged as a potential target in discussions between the two clubs.Reports from Britain and Europe suggest that the talks...
Africa

Cameroon Stun Morocco To Reach WAFCON 2026 Final

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Cameroon have booked their place in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after defeating hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw after 120 minutes in Rabat. The Indomitable Lionesses kept...
Football

Lionel Messi Wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports

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Argentine football icon Lionel Messi has been named the recipient of the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, one of Spain’s most prestigious international honours.The award was announced on Wednesday by the Princess of Asturias Foundation, which cited...
Champions League

Champions League Play-Offs Deliver Goals and Comebacks

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European heavyweights tighten grip on Round of 16 spots after explosive first legs. The drama and intensity of the UEFA play-offs have captured fans across the continent. The UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs burst into life on Tuesday night. They...
Football

Atletico Madrid Sign Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Mexico’s Obed Vargas on Long-Term Deals

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Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in a £30.3m deal, with the player agreeing a contract until June 2030. The 28-year-old London-born forward becomes the first English-born player to feature in the Premier...
Premier League

Pep Guardiola Urges EFL to Allow Marc Guehi in Carabao Cup Final Against Arsenal

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on the English Football League (EFL) to amend rules so that Marc Guehi can feature in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal on 22 March at Wembley. Guehi, who joined City from Crystal...
Football

Cardiff City Finds Form and Fans Reignite Passion in League One

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After more than two decades away from English football's third tier, Cardiff City are using relegation as a chance to reset and revive supporter enthusiasm. Once treading water in the Championship, the Bluebirds had faced fan apathy, constant managerial changes,...
Premier League

Nuno Delivers West Ham Injury Update Ahead of Crucial Burnley Clash

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West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has provided a squad update and stressed the importance of his side’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Burnley, who remain without a win in their last 15 matches. Speaking ahead of the encounter,...
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Umahi asks Benin-Asaba road concessionaire to quit over worsening conditions

The Federal Government has moved to end the involvement of the concessionaire handling the Benin-Asaba Expressway, following growing concerns...