The biggest game of the matchday 28 of the Nigeria Professional Football League will see Remo Stars welcome Enugu Rangers to Ikenne on Sunday, journalist Extra reports. Both sides have a lot to play for as the chase for next season’s continental ticket heats up. The Sky Blues Stars, as they are fondly called, are fourth on the...
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Real Madrid Barcelona and Juventus face being thrown out of the Champions League – UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin threatens
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus could be excluded from the Champions League as the three European giants continue to persevere with a Super League. Following the failed launch of the European Super League last year, the two LaLiga clubs and Serie A side refused to formally withdraw from the proposal. With a Madrid court having authorised...
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Lyon defender, Marcelo demoted for ‘farting in dressing room and laughing about it’
Brazilian defender, Marcelo who previously played for Lyon was demoted to the club’s reserve team for ‘farting in the dressing room and laughing about it with his teammates’, according to reports. The fallout with the club’s hierachy over the incident led to his exit from the club as he now plies his trade with Ligue...
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Chelsea target £65m Monaco star
With Todd Boehly’s takeover meaning that Chelsea can resume signing players, the club have set their eyes on French Monaco midfielder, Aurelien Tchouameni. According to Marca, Chelsea are ready to make an approach. The Spanish paper, however, reports that Liverpool will be contenders. Monaco are not expected to be able to resist offers for Tchouameni and will want around £65million...
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Ukraine Invasion: European Association, UEFA Bans Russian Clubs From 2022/23 Champions League
European football’s governing body, UEFA, has announced the ban on Russian clubs from participating in the Champions League and all other European competitions next season. UEFA, who announced this on Monday, said “Russia will have no affiliated clubs participating in UEFA club competitions in the 2022/23 season,” according to a statement. Russian clubs and national...
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Davido, other artistes headline Qatar 2022 World Cup theme song
Nigerian award-winning singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been featured in the Qatar 2022 World Cup official theme song. Davido announced the development on his social media handle on Friday, saying the official soundtrack is titled ‘Hayya Hayya’ (Better Together). He tweeted, “I’m honored to be featured on the Official #FIFAWorldCup 2022 Soundtrack!...
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Eguavoen resigns as Super Eagles coach after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Super Eagles head coach, Austin Eguavoen has resigned following the failure of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The Super Eagles were unable to defeat the Black Stars in Kumasi,...
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Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti tests positive for Covid-19, putting a Chelsea reunion in doubt
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has tested positive for Covid-19, three days before his side resume their domestic and European campaigns. The Spanish giants confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday morning, March 30 and it comes as a blow for Madrid as they prepare for a Champions League clash against Chelsea next week. While isolating at home, Ancelotti is...
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Nigeria-Ghana Match: CAF Doctor Dies During Stampede In Abuja Stadium
A Confederation of African Football (CAF) official died at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Tuesday night. Dr Joseph Kabungo, who served as a doping doctor for CAF was confirmed dead following a stampede that occurred after Nigeria lost to Ghana in a world cup qualifiers Match. Kabungo reportedly lost...
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Super Eagles of Nigeria fail to qualify for 2022 World Cup
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The Super Eagles failed to defeat the Black Stars in Kumasi, with the match ending 0-0. In the reverse leg played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, the visitors...