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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle and members of his backroom staff have arrived in Uyo as Nigeria begins preparations for its opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.

The 33-year-old midfielder issued a public statement on Monday, September 21, acknowledging that he obtained the certificate during the pandemic after experiencing uncertainty and distrust surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine.

The Super Eagles begin their road back to continental relief this week and the numbers say it will be tighter than the names on paper suggest.

Cole Palmer has withdrawn from Thomas Tuchel's England squad after picking up a muscle injury, Sky Sports News has confirmed.

Michael Carrick faces increased pressure at Manchester United after Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Fulham left the club with just five points from five Premier League matches, matching its joint-worst start in 12 years.

The most revealing part of the Premier League’s latest VAR controversy was not the goal that should never have stood. It was what happened after the mistake had been acknowledged.

Manchester City maintained their flawless start to the Premier League season after surviving a thrilling 5-3 battle against Sunderland on Sunday, September 20, while Liverpool claimed an important away victory and Manchester United rescued a late point at Fulham.

Jonathan David continued to make his mark at Atlético Madrid after scoring once again in the club’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in Sunday’s Madrid derby, helping Diego Simeone’s side secure a statement win at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

The victory extended Barcelona's perfect La Liga record to seven wins from seven matches, keeping Hansi Flick's side at the top of the table as their attacking stars continue to produce at an extraordinary rate.

Aston Villa secured their first Premier League victory of the 2026/27 season after surviving a dramatic late Tottenham fightback to claim a 3-2 win in north London.