Category: Sports
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NIGERIA MOURNS AFCON LEGEND HENRY NWOSU
Green Eagles star of 1980 passes away at 62. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was plunged into grief on Saturday following the death of Henry Nwosu, one of the nation’s football icons. The former midfield maestro reportedly died in a Lagos hospital at the age of 62. Nwosu, celebrated as one of the finest left-sided…
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3SC STUN LEAGUE LEADERS RIVERS UNITED WITH LATE WIN IN IBADAN
Ibadan’s Shooting Stars pulled off a dramatic victory, edging league leaders Rivers United 2–1 with a stoppage-time goal in a thrilling NPFL clash. Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) defeated table-toppers Rivers United FC 2–1 in a rescheduled Match Day 24 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The…
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HAVERTZ LATE PENALTY RESCUES ARSENAL IN 1–1 DRAW AT LEVERKUSEN
A dramatic late penalty from Kai Havertz helped Arsenal F.C. secure a 1–1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen, ending the Gunners’ eight-game winning streak in the UEFA Champions League. Leverkusen looked set for victory after Robert Andrich headed home from a corner just seconds into the second half, handing Arsenal their first deficit in this season’s…
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PSG THRASH CHELSEA 5–2 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THRILLER
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain took a huge step toward the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League after a dramatic 5–2 win over Chelsea F.C. in the first leg of their last-16 clash in Paris. The match at Parc des Princes swung back and forth early on, with Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé putting PSG ahead…
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BODO/GLIMT STUN SPORTING 3–0 TO EDGE CLOSER TO UCL QUARTER-FINALS
Norwegian underdogs Bodø/Glimt continued their fairytale UEFA Champions League run with a commanding 3–0 win over Sporting CP in the first leg of their round-of-16 clash in Norway. Playing in front of a buzzing crowd at Aspmyra Stadion, the Norwegian side delivered another stunning performance to record their fifth straight victory in their debut Champions…
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IRAN THREATENS WORLD CUP BOYCOTT AFTER KHAMENEI KILLED IN AIRSTRIKES
Iran says it cannot take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a wider regional conflict. Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said the security situation makes participation impossible. “Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we…
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BAYERN DEMOLISH ATALANTA 6–1 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENING LEG
Bayern Munich put on a masterclass in Italy, thrashing Atalanta 6–1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday, leaving the return leg in Munich all but secured. The German giants stormed to a three-goal lead inside 25 minutes, with Josip Stanisic opening the scoring in the 12th minute, followed…
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ATLETICO THRASH SPURS 5–2 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST-LEG SHOWDOWN
Atletico Madrid delivered a ruthless attacking display on Tuesday night, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 5–2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash and taking a commanding advantage ahead of the return leg in London. The Spanish side struck early and often at the Metropolitano Stadium, punishing Tottenham’s defensive errors in a devastating…
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LEMINA STRIKES EARLY AS GALATASARAY EDGE LIVERPOOL IN UCL CLASH
Galatasaray grabbed a crucial first-leg advantage in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, defeating Liverpool 1–0 in a tightly contested encounter on Tuesday night. The Turkish champions struck early when Mario Lemina headed home in the seventh minute, converting a clever assist from Victor Osimhen, who nodded a corner back across goal. The early…
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YAMAL’S LAST-GASP PENALTY RESCUES BARCA AGAINST NEWCASTLE
Teen star Lamine Yamal struck deep into stoppage time to rescue FC Barcelona from defeat, scoring a dramatic penalty that secured a 1–1 draw against Newcastle United in their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 first leg. Newcastle looked set for a famous win at St James’ Park after Harvey Barnes fired the hosts ahead in the…
