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Ademola Lookman shined brightly in last week’s big games, scoring the all-important tiebreaker that took Atlético Madrid past Barcelona into the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and then hitting the target in the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad. 5.Josh Maja The Super Eagles striker scored one of the goals that moved West Bromwich Albion away from the relegation zone …

…He wants Amuneke’s role defined By Ori Martins The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has expressed its disappointment over the failure of Heartland FC to gain promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a disappointing Nigeria National League campaign. In a statement made available in Owerri and signed by its president, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, Imo …

Matchday 35 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) generated drama with shocking results and major changes in both the title race and the relegation battle. The biggest surprise came in Maiduguri, where Shooting Stars SC stunned El-Kanemi Warriors with a 2-1 comeback. John Zakka had given the hosts a lead in the 25th minute but Qamar Adegoke turned the …

Micheal Ogbonna emerged winner of the fifth edition of the Dynamite Opens Scrabble tournament after an intense two-day competition held at the Agege Local Government Secretariat in Lagos. Ogbonna put in a commanding performance, winning 14 games and losing four, with an impressive margin of +871 to finish atop the field of 48 players who competed in this highly competitive …

Sports betting has grown rapidly across Africa and Nigeria is at the center of this expansion. With millions of active bettors and hundreds of licensed betting platforms, the country has become one of the largest betting markets on the continent. An important part of this activity revolves around football. Many bettors are beginning to explore platforms that offer online sports …

Bayern Munich captured its 35th German league title on Sunday by beating Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. Second-place Borussia Dortmund lost at Hoffenheim on Saturday, and Bayern only needed a draw to win its 13th title in 14 seasons. But the champions capped it off in style as they came from behind to beat Stuttgart 4-2 at home. The victory …

Ezekiel Nathaniel got his outdoor campaign off to an impressive start with a strong performance in the 400-meter dash at the Tom Jones Invitational, clocking a season-best 45.47 seconds. READ ALSO: Caleb hits 10.00 as Nigerians dominate 100m at Tom Jones Memorial Nigeria’s national record holder in the 400m hurdles showed his class with a smooth and controlled race, demonstrating …

Manchester City have blown the Premier League title race wide open after beating leaders Arsenal 2-1 in a top-of-the-table clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. More to follow…

Ola Aina has said that Nottingham Forest players are happy to work for manager Vitor Pereira. The Tricky Trees thrashed Burnley 4-1 at the City Ground on Sunday to boost their chances of Premier League survival. Forest are also qualified for the UEFA Europa League semi-final, where they will face Aston Villa. “All in all, there was a little noise …

Abayomi Ademola The relegation battle from the Nigerian Premier Football League takes center stage this weekend, with several decisive matches set to shape the race for survival as the season enters its final stretch. At the center of the drama is the eastern derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba, where contrasting ambitions collide. While Rangers are fighting for the title, …