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Victor Osimhen was on target as Napoli defeated SC Braga 2-1 to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. It ended a run of three consecutive defeats under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Osimhen was named in the starting line-up despite being in Morocco on Monday night to pick his African Player of the Year …

Manchester United have crashed out of the Champions League after falling to a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in their final group A game. United needed to beat the Bundesliga champions and hope that there was no winner in the other group game between Copenhagen and Galatasaray. But Bayern, who were already qualified for the round of 16, sealed their …

It is Thursday morning. I feel like story-telling. ‘Big things’ are happening around the world of sports. The success of the Super Eagles of Nigeria last Sunday has revived some confidence in the national football team that has been long-struggling and long-suffering with poor performances. Paul Pogba of Juventus has been suspended from all football activities pending an investigation into …

Enewarikpemi Amietimi, the captain and central back of FC Bethel Sporting, shared his positive impressions about the ongoing Amusa Community Cup tournament, highlighting the competitive spirit and energy exhibited by participating teams. In a recent interview with Sports247, Amietimi described the tournament as “nice” with competitive games, emphasizing the energy and fighting spirit displayed by each team. Read Also: Elite …

Two goals within four first-half minutes off the boots of Chidiebere Nwobodo and Godwin Obaje ensured that the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C of Enugu maintained its winning streak as it eased past host’s, Niger Tornadoes, in a match day 23, NPFL 2023/2024 encounter that happened inside the main bowl of Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, Sunday, March 3, 2024. Read …

Broad City joined Gbagada FC as the only two sides in The Creative Championship League history to win their opening three games after a 2-0 matchweek three victory over Iganmu FC. Speaking to Sports247, Broad City coach Ogunmoyero Oluwaseun said he’s not focused on that but taking it as it comes, a game after the other. “It’s a privilege to …

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis announced on Sunday night that Victor and his teammates as well staff members will no longer release pre and post-match interviews with DAZN. De Laurentiis briefly showed up at the Stadio Maradona press room on Sunday night following Napoli’s win over Juventus. Several Italian sources, including Il Corriere dello Sport, reported that De Laurentiis looked …

Ballon d’Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to square off once more despite now playing in different continents. The duo will battle against each other when Inter Miami plays Al-Nassr in a preseason friendly in Saudi Arabia in February. The meeting will be part of the Riyadh Season Cup, with Miami and Al-Hilal playing on January 29. …

Victor Osimhen made a prompt return to Napoli immediately following his triumph at the African Footballer of the Year award ceremony in Marrakech on Monday. The celebrated striker, who outshone Achraf Hakimi and Mohammed Salah for the prestigious accolade, rejoined his teammates in Naples after skipping Monday’s training session. Osimhen, with six goals in 11 Serie A appearances this season, …

Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis has completed a loan deal to join Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir. European football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, posted the image of the Nigerian forward on a plane to Turkey. Dennis passed his medical examination earlier on Friday and will join on a season long loan from Nottingham Forest. The forward has struggled for form …