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Manchester City have become the first team to progress into the semi-finals of this season’s FA Cup.

Pep Guardiola’s men thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the first quarter-final fixture played on Saturday.

Erling Haaland opened the scoring from the spot after Nico O’Reilly was fouled in the area, before heading home the second before half time.

Antoine Semenyo struck early in the second half, finishing off a fine team move, before Haaland completed his hat-trick.

The other quarter-final ties to be played today will see Arsenal travel to Southampton and Chelsea host Port Vale.

FA Cup: Man City thrash Liverpool, become first team to qualify for semi-finals

Frank Onyeka has said Coventry City are firmly focused on Monday’s clash with Hull City, DAILY POST reports.

Frank Lampard’s side boosted their chances of securing promotion to the Premier League with a hard-earned 3-2 victory over Derby County at the CBS Arena on Friday.

Onyeka scored Coventry City’s first goal of the game in the first half.

The result sees Coventry move 11 points clear of second-placed Millwall with six games remaining.

The Sky Blue Stars will be away to Hull City on Easter Monday.

The Nigeria said it was important for Coventry to win the game.

“We need to rest, we need to travel on Sunday, and we need to play against Hull. We need to be ready, we need to stay focused, and we need to win,” Onyeka said.

Championship: Coventry battle ready for Hull City clash – Onyeka

Nigeria’s bid to convince Italian youth international, Michael Kayode to switch his allegiance to the Super Eagles is gaining serious momentum.

As reported by ViolaNews, top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are arranging a face-to-face meeting with the Brentford full-back, having secured the backing of head coach Eric Chelle.

Kayode’s impressive progress in the Premier League has not gone unnoticed, and Nigeria is eager to move before Italy locks the 21-year-old into their senior setup.

According to the latest update, NFF officials plan to hold talks with Kayode to outline a clear route into the Super Eagles squad.

The timing is significant, as Kayode is yet to earn a senior cap for Italy, despite featuring for their youth teams.

He has represented Italy at U18, U19, and U21 levels and has previously admitted that playing for the Azzurri is his “primary dream.”

Kayode, who was recently left out of Italy’s senior squad by coach Gennaro Gattuso for the March European World Cup play-offs, was born in Borgomanero, Italy, to Nigerian parents, Victoria and Anthony.

Super Eagles: Nigeria ramp up efforts for Brentford’s Kayode after Chelle’s approval

Arsenal are leading the race for Rangers defender, Emmanuel Fernandez, DAILY POST reports.

Fernandez has impressed since arriving Rangers from League One club, Peterborough United last summer.

The 24-year-old also made his debut for Nigeria last week.

The centre-back has been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.

Arsenal are now the leading race for Fernandez’s signature , according to The Peterborough Telegraph.

Rangers will reportedly demand around €40m to sell the defender.

Transfer: Arsenal leading race to sign Super Eagles new boy

Plateau United have announced they will host Ikorodu City in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 33 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium, DAILY POST reports.

The game according to the club was moved to Lafia due to the recent security unrest in Jos.

Gbenga Ogunbote’s side will host the Oga Boys next week Monday. It will kick-off at 4pm.

The Tin City club are expected to return to the New Jos Stadium for their next league game.

Plateau United currently occupy ninth position on the NPFL table with 43 points from 32 games.

Ikorodu City, who are challenging for a maiden NPFL title sit in third position with 52 points from same number of matches.

NPFL approves new venue for Plateau United vs Ikorodu City

Sunshine Queens have sacked their head coach, Kayode Olujohungbe, DAILY POST reports.

The management of the club announced Olujohungbe’s disengagement in a statement on Friday.

Sunshine Queens stated that the decision was taken after a thorough review of the team’s performance, and they believe it is necessary to make changes to get the team back on track.

The Akure-based side expressed gratitude to the coach for his efforts and contributions to the team and wished him well in his future endeavours.

Olujohungbe guided Sunshine Queens to two wins, six draws and five defeats in 13 matches.

Sunshine Queens occupy ninth position on the NWFL Group B table with 12 points.

NWFL: Sunshine Queens sack Kayode Olujohungbe

Kano Pillars have expressed determination to renew their push for positive results in the remaining fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season.

The Sai Masu Gida’s three-game unbeaten run was halted after a 4–1 defeat to Bayelsa United in a Matchday 32 fixture in Yenagoa last weekend.

Kano Pillars said they are set to put the disappointing result behind them ahead of the Matchday 33 clash this weekend.

They will be up against Bendel Insurance in their next league game this weekend in Kano.

“The team returned to training with renewed determination, putting the disappointment of the weekend’s result behind us as we intensify preparations for the upcoming fixtures,” Kano Pillars wrote on social media.

“Our focus remains clear: positive performances and positive results in the matches ahead.”

NPFL: Kano Pillars vow to bounce-back from Bayelsa United defeat

Renowned African football journalist Thomas Kwenaite has asserted that the Democratic Republic of Congo is a stronger team than Cameroon and Nigeria as they head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

DR Congo needed a total of thirteen matches to achieve qualification for the 2026 World Cup, successfully defeating various opponents along the way, including the Super Eagles.

Their qualification was secured through the intercontinental playoffs, where an extra-time goal from Axel Tuanzebe resulted in a 1–0 victory over Jamaica.

The Congolese Football Association (FECOFA) has launched an aggressive recruitment initiative, successfully persuading several dual-national players to commit to the Leopards, with fewer than ten members of the current squad actually born in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Following their penalty shootout defeat, the Super Eagles filed a formal protest with FIFA, claiming that the Democratic Republic of Congo had fielded several ineligible dual-national players; however, the complaint was ultimately rejected.

Kwenaite praised the Leopards for their outstanding performances against notable African teams such as Nigeria and Cameroon.

“The most crucial factor is that they are back. When you analyze their performance during the qualifiers, especially their victories over both Cameroon and Nigeria, it is clear that they were the superior team,” Kwenaite remarked on SuperSport’s Soccer Africa.

The seasoned pundit further emphasized the quality and determination displayed by the Congolese team, noting that their strategy set them apart from their rivals throughout the campaign.

“They were the better team, they performed exceptionally well. It was evident that they were the more motivated of the so-called big teams. I am very pleased,” Kwenaite added.

World Cup 2026: DR Congo better team than Nigeria – Kwenaite

Josh Maja was on target in West Bromwich Albion’s 2-2 home draw against Wrexham at the Hawthorns on Friday.

Maja scored Albion’s second goal of the game from the penalty spot.

It was the forward’s third goal of the season for the Baggies.

The 27-year-old has also registered one assist in 33 league appearances for West Brom this season.

Maja was replaced by Daryl Dike 18 minutes from time.

Wrexham also paraded Nigerian-born goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo in the game.

Championship: Maja scores in West Brom’s draw against Wrexham

Manchester United has announced that full-back Jaydan Kamason has signed a new deal with the club.

The Red Devils disclosed in a post on its website on Friday that the 19-year-old has put pen-to-paper on fresh terms that will run until 2028, with the option of a further year.

Kamason became the first player from the Academy’s Emerging Talent Programme (ETP) to sign a professional contract at United in 2023.

He joined the ETP at the age of 10, while playing for local grassroots team Stockport Vikings.

Kamason has made 15 appearances for Man United’s Under-21s across Premier League Two, Premier League International Cup and National League Cup.

“Congratulations to Jaydan on his new contract and best of luck for what lies ahead,” Man United’s statement partly read.

Manchester United announces deal for Kamason