Category: Sports
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PSG ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16 AFTER STIRRING 2-2 DRAW WITH MONACO
Paris St Germain survive a scare against 10-man Monaco, moving through 5-4 on aggregate to the knockout stage. Holders PSG booked their spot in the Champions League last 16 following a 2-2 home draw with Monaco. Despite falling behind at halftime to Maghnes Akliouche, Marquinhos equalised in the 60th minute, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike six…
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GALATASARAY SURVIVE JUVENTUS SCARE, STORM INTO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST 16
Drama in Turin as Galatasaray lose on the night but seal a thrilling aggregate victory after extra-time heroics. Galatasaray were beaten 3-2 by Juventus on Wednesday night, but it was the Turkish giants who had the last laugh, advancing 7-5 on aggregate to the Champions League round of 16. Trailing 5-2 from the first leg…
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REAL MADRID FIGHT BACK TO ELIMINATE BENFICA, BOOK LAST-16 SPOT
Champions League drama as Real Madrid overturn early setback to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory and march into the knockout stage. Real Madrid showed their trademark resilience on Wednesday night, coming from behind to beat Benfica 2-1 and secure a 3-1 aggregate win. Despite carrying a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, Madrid were stunned…
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ASUU KICKS OFF SPORTS FIESTA TO BOOST LECTURERS’ HEALTH, PRODUCTIVITY
Concerned about stress-related deaths and declining wellbeing among lecturers, ASUU has turned to sports, medical checks, and scholarships to promote healthier, longer, and more productive academic lives. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AEFUNAI) branch, has launched a week-long sporting fiesta aimed at improving the health, longevity, and productivity…
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GORDON’S FOUR-GOAL MASTERCLASS FIRES NEWCASTLE TO 6–1 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUT
Anthony Gordon delivered a stunning first-half performance, scoring four goals to put Newcastle United on the brink of Champions League last-16 qualification. Anthony Gordon scored four first-half goals as Newcastle United demolished Qarabag FK 6–1 in Baku in their Champions League playoff first leg. Gordon struck early in the third minute, added two penalties, and…
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SCHICK’S QUICKFIRE DOUBLE FIRES LEVERKUSEN TO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ADVANTAGE
Patrik Schick struck twice in just three minutes to hand Bayer Leverkusen a crucial away win and put them firmly on course for the Champions League last 16. Patrik Schick scored a rapid double to lead Bayer Leverkusen to a 2–0 victory over Olympiacos FC in their Champions League playoff first leg. The Czech striker…
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BODO/GLIMT STUN INTER MILAN WITH 3–1 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE UPSET
Norwegian underdogs Bodo/Glimt shocked European giants Inter Milan, putting themselves in control of their Champions League playoff tie. Bodo/Glimt pulled off a stunning 3–1 win over Inter Milan, with Kasper Hogh delivering a standout performance with a goal and two assists. Hogh set up Sondre Brunstad Fet for the opener in the 20th minute, before…
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TZOLIS’ LAST-GASP GOAL EARNS CLUB BRUGGE THRILLING DRAW WITH ATLETICO
Club Brugge snatched a dramatic late equaliser to deny Atletico Madrid victory and keep their Champions League hopes alive. Club Brugge KV fought back twice before Christos Tzolis struck in the 89th minute to secure a dramatic 3–3 draw against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League playoff first leg. Tzolis’ late goal was initially ruled…
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BROU LEADS NIGERIA’S CHARGE AT AFRICAN JUNIOR FENCING CHAMPS
Nigeria’s fencing prodigy takes on Africa’s best! Eighteen-year-old Inkosi Brou, grandson of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili, will spearhead Nigeria’s four-man team at the 2026 African Junior Fencing Championships in Dakar, Senegal (Feb. 16–20). Brou, Nigeria’s first global fencing medallist, is ranked 13th in men’s sabre and won silver at the 2024 World Tournoi Satellite…
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U-14 LEAGUE HEATS UP AS GOALS RAIN IN WEEK 3
Ajegunle’s rising stars lit up the pitch in Week 3 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 League, serving goals, grit and growing confidence in six action-packed games. Ajegunle United SC squeezed past Best of Best International FA 2–1, thanks to Ajibola Malik’s early strike and James Solomon’s late penalty — a performance that earned Solomon Man…
