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Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and Sporting have all progressed to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after beating their opponents in the last 16. After being held to a 1–1 draw in the first leg by Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal needed an outright win to progress; and the Gunners secured a 2-0 win at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday …

Nigerian African champions and the Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigresa were held in Lyon after the federal government officially fulfilled its long-awaited promises, presenting house documents and national honors to the triumphant team. The gesture follows his historic victory in the Women’s Afrobasketball 2025where the team pounced Seventh AfroBasket title his dominion on the continent. The presentation event took …

The NFF plans for Eric Chelle to continue as coach of the Super Eagles and has therefore proposed a new and improved contract.. According The punchthe NFF is willing to double his monthly salary to $100,000. This figure is less than the $130,000 that the coach demanded through his representatives. He demanded a considerable increase, as he has to continue …

Paul Onuachu’s recent run in front of goal for Turkish side Trabzonspor has sparked discussions as to why he cannot replicate the same form for the Nigerian senior team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Onuachu has been in excellent form this season with 21 goals in 23 league games. In all competitions he has 23 goals in 26 games, including goals in ten …

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger said it is “a pleasure” to face Erling Haaland ahead of the Champions League last-16 clash against Manchester City on Tuesday, after keeping the star striker quiet in last week’s first leg at the Bernabeu. Haaland had just 10 touches, and no shots, in the match in Madrid, and was substituted in the 82nd minute …

FC Chelsea have been fined £10.75 million and gave him a transfer ban suspended for one year after admitting historical violations of the rules established by the first division. The sanctions come after an extensive investigation into £47 million in undisclosed payments made to agents, players and unregistered third parties among 2011 and 2018. Chelsea also received a Immediate ban …

Today, Ikorodu City moved up to third place in the NPFL after edging leaders Rivers United 1-0. The winner of the match was Folarin Temitope, who scored in the 52nd minute. Ikorodu City are third with 48 points from 30 games, while Rivers United remain at the top of the table with 52 points. Enugu Rangers are in second place …

Kwara United FC players and management have begun preparations in earnest for their matchday 30 match against Rangers International FC with a light session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The Harmony Boys arrived in Lagos earlier on Friday and wasted no time in calming down as the team held a short recovery session at the match venue to …

The Senegalese footballers rejoice The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals committee will meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to hear appeals, including the highly contentious dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The case arises from a previous ruling by the CAF disciplinary commission regarding the controversial conclusion of the tournament. The Moroccan …

After the goalless draw against Nasarawa United, Coach Kabiru Sani of EFCC FC shared his reflections on the match and looked forward to the team’s upcoming fixture. In his post-match comments, Coach Sani acknowledged the team’s need for three points but commended his players for their improved performance, especially considering the disappointing result in Bauchi. Read Also: Coach Adams Usman …