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Manchester City and Real Madrid got their UEFA 2023/24 UEFA Champions League first leg round of 16 ties off a brilliant starts thanks to wins away from home. While champions Man City beat Copenhagen 3-1,Madrid pipped Leipzig 1-0. Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden were the scorers for City. Also Read: NFF Condemns Online Attack On Iwobi For …

Beyond Limits showcased their dominance with a resounding 4-1 victory over Dino SC in a thrilling encounter of the ongoing Creative Championship league at Ikenne. The standout performance of the match came from Beyond Limits’ star player, Kparobo, who secured a remarkable first-half hat-trick, setting the tone for their commanding win. Read Also: Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface Secures Third Consecutive …

Ajax Amsterdam winger, Steven Berghuis lauded Chuba Akpom’s exceptional heading skills. Akpom showcased his ball-heading prowess, scoring in Ajax’s 5-1 thumping of Vitesse on Saturday. The Arsenal Academy product has been making a significant impact, and his headed goal against Vitesse brings to his tally to five for Ajax this season. Dutch winger Berghuis says Akpom’s strong heading ability, is …

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says the Super Eagles have accepted responsibility for the AFCON final defeat to Cote d’Ivoire. Super Eagles were far from their best in the Sunday’s final against the Ivorians in Ebimpe. It was Jose Peseiro’s men’s worst game of the tournament as they suffered a defeat from winning position for the first time. Nwabali, however, apologized to …

As the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers reach a climax, the stage is set for a pivotal Group A showdown between Nigeria and Sao Tome & Principe at the revered Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on September 10, 2023. This encounter carries substantial weight for both the Super Eagles and the Selecao as they conclude their qualifying journey. Nigeria, the …

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for awarding the prestigious Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour to members of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team. This recognition comes in light of the team’s outstanding performance at the recently concluded AFCON 2023 tournament held in Cote …

After a disappointing nine-wicket loss to Uganda dashed Nigeria’s hopes for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup on Monday, the team aims for redemption as they face Zimbabwe in their penultimate game of the African qualifiers on Wednesday. Read Also: Delta Queens Hockey Team Secures Bronze at Africa Club Championship in Malawi Despite a win and a share of points …

As the Super Eagles prepare for their international friendly against Saudi Arabia today in Portugal, Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo highlights the team’s focus on fostering a winning mentality. Read Also: Group Of Death? Nigeria Get Tough Match-up Against Ivory Coast As CAF Releases 2023 AFCON Draw These preparatory matches, which also include a fixture against Mozambique on Monday, serve as …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has condemned in its entirety the cyber attacks on Super Eagles’ midfielder Alex Iwobi, saying the virulent attacks on the player are uncalled-for given his commitment and dedication to duty for homeland over the years. “Alex Iwobi does not deserve these attacks. He has a record of utmost dedication to duty and a remarkable attitude …

Genk Boss’ Strained Relationship with Orban Shows Despite UECL Hat-trick – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Orban was on the bench at KAA Gent for the past two games, …