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Arsenal have progressed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League despite playing out a goalless draw with Sporting CP in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday night. Leading 1-0 from the first leg in Portugal, the Gunners had the upper hand, and they held on goalless at the Emirates Stadium to beat the Portuguese. Arsenal reached …

Arsenal reached the semi-finals of the Champions League after edging out Sporting Lisbon in a nervy goalless draw in the second leg against Sporting Lisbon that secured a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. The result means that Arsenal have reached the Champions League semi-finals in two consecutive seasons for the first time in their history. The Gunners were well below …

Post views: 19 By Silvernews The Mbaise Council of Ndi Ezeji has announced the emergence of a new President General, Chief (Comrade) Ezeji Nwajere Linus Enyinnia, KSM, Okwu-Udo I of Okpofe. Enyinnia, a retired Director of Primary Health Services in Imo State, brings with him extensive administrative and leadership experience to his new role. He previously served as the …

Arsenal FC face the most decisive stretch of their season under increasing pressure, a rise in injuries and a title race in jeopardy. However, Arsenal have surprisingly discovered the one man who could hold the key to keeping their dreams alive. With a crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Sporting CP on Wednesday and a blockbuster league showdown with …

Ademola Lookman moved up to third in Nigeria’s all-time UEFA Champions League scoring charts after scoring his eighth goal in the competition on Tuesday evening. The Nigerian striker scored in Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 defeat against FC Barcelona at the Wanda Metropolitano. Despite the defeat, Atletico progressed to the semi-finals with a 3–2 aggregate victory. The goal represents another milestone in …

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chuwuemeka, has described the three-year sponsorship deal worth ₦50 million between the Kwara State Football Association and Flow FM/Stefolga as a defining moment in the history of football development in the state. During the official opening ceremony on Tuesday, Chuwuemeka expressed delight at what he called a bold and …

AFCON trio of Ebenezer Akinsamiro, Tochukwu Nnadi and Salim Fago will be in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming Unity Cup in May, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Nigeria will defend their title in the friendly tournament in London with coach Eric Chelle keen to use the tournament to try out new players and also give playing time to fringe …

Post views: 61 By Silvernews The battle for supremacy in the 2026 Federation Cup in Imo State intensifies today, with two explosive matches scheduled at the OISA Stadium, Ngor Okpala, as mammoth crowds are expected to gather to watch the matches. All eyes will be on giant-killers, Opotemba FC, as they take on Barilla giant, Ngor Okpala, in the …

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has been honored with an Award of Excellence as a Youth and Sports Development Icon by the National Association of Northern Nigeria Students (NANNS) during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. READ ALSO: Samuel Okwaraji Stadium to soon receive a rehabilitation worthy of …

Osunmaibio FC dethrones Krusaders to claim the Ekeremor LGA title Osunmaibio FC have emerged as the new champions of Ekeremor Local Government Area in the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament (Prosperity Cup) after defeating defending champions Krusaders FC 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time. The thrilling final, played on the Ayamasa community pitch, saw Bada Jude give …