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manchester united have officially booked their place in next season’s UEFA Champions League after a vibrant 3-2 victory over fierce rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford. The result confirms United as the 12th classified club for the 2026-27 Champions League campaign and the english third teamjoining Arsenal and Manchester City. Thanks to additional support from England Elite Performance Point (EPS)the five …

By Abayomi Ademola The Nigerian football team will know its opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches when the draw takes place on May 19, 2026, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed. A total of 48 nations, including co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, will compete for places in the tournament, officially named AFCON PAMOJA 2027.Teams will …

The Nigerian Scrabble Federation (NSF) has supported the nomination of Hassan Olojoku Abdulrafiu for the position of National Youth Coach, citing his impressive track record in grassroots development and youth excellence. Olojoku, who currently serves as the federation’s North Central Youth Coordinator and Kwara State Youth Coach, has earned a reputation as one of the most effective youth coaches in …

David Ozoh, who recently agreed to play for the Nigerian senior team, has bid farewell to his loan team, Derby County, following the end of the English Championship season, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. The 20-year-old was on loan from Crystal Palace and made a huge impression, making 33 appearances with two goals from his deep-lying midfield role. He wrote a farewell message …

Manchester United have secured their place in next season’s Champions League after beating Liverpool 3-2 in a Premier League match at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils took a 2-0 lead in the first half, thanks to early goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko. Liverpool then came back to equalize in the second half, with Dominik Szoboszlai and …

The Kingsley Awodi Para Powerlifting Open Championship kicked off in Abuja on May 1 with over N5.4 million in prize money set to reward Nigeria’s strongest athletes. READ ALSO: Nigerian relay teams deliver value, records and qualifying success Organizers confirmed that 120 podium spots will be up for grabs across 20 weight classes, with the winners of each class taking …

Manchester United completed their first league double over Liverpool since the 2015-16 season after a dramatic 3-2 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Kobbie Mainoo, who signed a new contract earlier this week, scored the decisive winning goal for the Red Devils after Liverpool recovered from a two-goal first-half deficit to level the match after the break. Matheus Cunha …

Nigerian team achieved a record-breaking performance at the World Athletics Relays, securing qualification for the World Athletics Championships after reaching the final of the 4x100m mixed relay. the quartet of – Favors Ashe, –Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, – Chidera Ezeakor and – Maria Thompson Omokwe he had a magnificent race, timing 40.24 seconds not only to qualify but also break your own …

Legendary former Manchester United FC manager Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital from Old Trafford on Sunday after feeling unwell before the club’s Premier League match against Liverpool FC The 84-year-old reportedly left Old Trafford around an hour before kick-off, with his hospital visit described as a precautionary measure. Despite concerns over the sudden development, reports indicate that the move …

By Abayomi Ademola The Nigeria women’s national basketball team ended its tour of the United States with a 105-57 loss to the Indiana Fever in a preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday. The African champions were outplayed from the start, conceding a 32-18 first quarter lead before a dominant second quarter allowed Indiana to open up a 70-29 lead …