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Manchester United reach agreement with former midfielder Michael Carrick to become interim coach

Metro News Ng6 months ago13 January 20260

Michael Carrick has reached a verbal agreement with Man Utd to become interim head coach until the end of the season. The ex-Red Devils man

Real Madrid Head Coach Alonso Leaves Club

Metro News Ng6 months ago13 January 20260

Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. A day after

Victor Osimhen vows to ‘trample on any team’ Nigeria face in AFCON knockouts

Metro News Ng7 months ago3 January 20260

Super Eagles captain, Victor Osimhen has sent a bold warning to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations rivals, declaring that the team is capable of “trampling

Cohesion Football Tournament Crowns New Champions at the Conclusion of Its 7th Edition in Lagos

Metro News Ng7 months ago24 December 20250

Right to Smile FA, O&A Sports Academy, and Wazbak Queens were crowned champions at the seventh edition of the Cohesion Football Tournament, which concluded after

AFCON 2025: Lookman stunner seal Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Tanzania in Group C

Metro News Ng7 months ago23 December 20250

Nigeria began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their Group C opener, extending their unbeaten head-to-head

China-NUJ FCT hold 2025 Table Tennis Tournament as Amajor, He Ling emerge champions

Metro News Ng8 months ago16 November 20250

The 7th edition of the China-NUJ FCT Council annual table tennis tournament has ended on a cheery note with Chioma Amajor of Nigerian Union of

BlessedChild and Evelyn Okafor Triumph at Predator Energy Freestyle Football Championship 2025

Metro News Ng9 months ago22 October 20250

LAGOS, Nigeria – The energy was electric at the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos on Saturday, as Nigeria’s best freestyle footballers dazzled fans at the

Chinese Ambassador’s Cup: Abuja to Host 2025 Wushu Championship

Metro News Ng9 months ago22 October 20250

Preparations are in top gear for the 2025 edition of the Chinese Ambassador’s Cup – Wushu Championship, also known as the China–Nigeria Friendship Cup, billed

Ballon d’Or: Super Falcons Nnadozie Ranks 4th As Hampton Wins Yachine Trophy

Metro News Ng10 months ago23 September 20250

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie placed fourth, while England’s Hannah Hampton claimed the Women’s Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards. Hampton, 24, played

Dembele Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or

Metro News Ng10 months ago23 September 20250

Ousmane Dembele has won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time. The 28-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists in