NPFL: We’ll review players’ salary in 2025/2026 season— Elegbeleye
Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), says minimum salary a club should pay players will be reviewed after the 2024/2025 campaign.
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Villa boss Emery set for ‘very difficult’ clash with Newcastle
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expects his in-form side to face a “very difficult” challenge away to Newcastle on Boxing Day.
Nuno tells Forest to prepare for the unexpected against Tottenham
Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has warned his side to be ready for anything when they welcome Tottenham to the City Ground on Thursday.
Manchester United hit by mice infestation at Old Trafford
As if faltering results on the field and a leaking roof were not enough to be dealing with, Manchester United are tackling an infestation of mice at Old Trafford, according to a newspaper report.
Everton boss Dyche wary of struggling Man City
Everton manager Sean Dyche has insisted there’s no chance of his side being lulled into a false sense of security against faltering Premier League champions Manchester City.
Abdulfatai dethrones Kuti at youth table tennis championships
Abdulbasit Abdulfatai created an upset at the 2nd Daniel Ford Elite Youth Table Tennis Championships, as he ended the reign of defending champion, Matthew Kuti, 4-3 (7-11, 10-12, 11-8, 8-11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-9) to claim the U-19 Boys’ title. Rabiat Ayoola also emerged as the new U-19 Girls’ champion. The two-day tournament, organised by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and funded by UK-based real estate firm, Daniel Ford International, founded by Yemi Edun, featured 75 top players from across the country. Kuti, aiming to become the first player to claim back-to-back titles, took a 3-1 lead in the final but was ultimately thwarted by Abdulfatai’s impressive comeback.
Do top team at Christmas usually win title?
Liverpool are top of the table at Christmas for the 21st time in English football history – more than anyone else. The Reds will celebrate Christmas Day top of the Premier League table after a 6-3 win at Tottenham, with Southampton looking up at everyone else from bottom spot .
Usyk predicts Anthony Joshua victory against Tyson Fury
Oleksandr Usyk has stuck his neck on the line with a prediction for who would win in a fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. It is the fight that many British fans want to see and with the prospect of a trilogy clash between Fury and the Ukrainian now evaporated, it looks more likely.