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Koulibaly Dismisses Mané Retirement Talk, Insists Senegal Star Still Has More to Give

Koulibaly Dismisses Mané Retirement Talk, Insists Senegal Star Still Has More to Give

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has firmly played down speculation surrounding the possible international retirement of teammate Sadio Mané, insisting the talismanic forward remains vital to the national team’s future. Reports had suggested that Mané could be considering stepping away from international football, sparking concern among fans and within the Senegalese camp. However, Koulibaly has moved swiftly to dismiss the…

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Espanyol Set to Sanction Pickel After Delayed Return from DR Congo Duty

Espanyol Set to Sanction Pickel After Delayed Return from DR Congo Duty

Charles Pickel is facing disciplinary action at RCD Espanyol after failing to report back to the club following international duty with the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congolese defender was part of the national team squad that secured a historic qualification victory against Jamaica, a result celebrated widely across the country. However, the aftermath of that achievement has taken…

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Vanderpuye Urges Caution on Local Coaches, Backs African Option for Black Stars Job

Vanderpuye Urges Caution on Local Coaches, Backs African Option for Black Stars Job

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has weighed in on the ongoing search for a new head coach of the Ghana national football team, urging a measured approach when considering local managerial talent. With the position vacant following the departure of Otto Addo, debate has intensified over whether Ghana should turn to a homegrown coach or look elsewhere…

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President Lijane Nthunya Extends Heartfelt Gratitude to LeFA Stakeholders

President Lijane Nthunya Extends Heartfelt Gratitude to LeFA Stakeholders

The Lesotho Football Association President, Mr Lijane Nthunya, has extended his heartfelt gratitude to all football stakeholders in and outside the country for rallying behind the Senior National team, Likuena, during its two-legged TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Preliminary Round Qualifiers against Seychelles, both played at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. Likuena players gave a spirited performance, coming from a…

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Likuena bags more incentives after reaching AFCON Group stage

Likuena bags more incentives after reaching AFCON Group stage

The Lesotho Senior National Team, Likuena has recieved more support from local businesses after beating Seychelles to reach the Afcon 2027 group stage qualifiers. The Lesotho Football Association President Mr Lijane Nthunya revealed at the dinner banquet held for the team by Member of Parliament for the Thaba Bosiu Constituency and Lekope FM Owner, Mr Isaac Malebaleba on Monday…

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Delta South: Joel-Onowakpo, Diden rekindle battle for senatorial seat

Delta South: Joel-Onowakpo, Diden rekindle battle for senatorial seat

By Ochuko Akuopha  WHEN  Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and Michael Diden contested the Delta South Senatorial election in 2023, it was on the platforms of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, respectively. Read Also: Fire in Delta Central as Dafinone, Omo-Agege, Emerhor battle for senatorial seat    Joel-Onowakpo was the candidate of the APC and Diden, popularity…

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The decision that could shape 2027

The decision that could shape 2027

By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA At the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, a simple question from Kenneth Okonkwo now sits at the heart of a growing political storm. On Thursday, at the open entrance of the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, Kenneth Okonkwo; lawyer, veteran Nollywood actor and political voice, stands still, but the moment around him is not. Dressed in a…

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Fire in Delta Central as Dafinone, Omo-Agege, Emerhor battle for senatorial seat   

Fire in Delta Central as Dafinone, Omo-Agege, Emerhor battle for senatorial seat   

•Majemite, Muoboghare,  Mariette, Nani join race   By Akpokona Omafuaire The race for the Delta Central Senatorial seat has commenced in earnest as seven aspirants have so far thrown their hats into the ring. At the center of this intensifying battle are heavyweights and rising forces alike. These are Senator Ede Dafinone; Rt. Hon. Augustine Omo-Agege; Chief O’tega Emerhor; Barr Samuel Mariere;…

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