Category: Sports
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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…
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AFRICA’S TABLE TENNIS ELITE CLASH IN BENGHAZI!
Who will claim Africa Cup glory and a World Cup ticket? The 2026 ITTF Africa Cup kicked off Friday in Benghazi, Libya, featuring 45 players from 14 countries battling for continental honours and a spot in the 2026 ITTF World Cup (March 30–April 5). Egypt’s six-time champion Omar Assar faces stiff competition from Nigeria’s five-time…
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HAVERTZ STRIKES, ARSENAL BOOK LEAGUE CUP FINAL SPOT
Late drama at the Emirates as Arsenal edge Chelsea and reach their first final since 2018. Arsenal sealed a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory in the League Cup semi-final. Former Chelsea forward Kai Havertz scored in injury time, finishing a lightning counterattack that sent the Gunners through. The first…
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KANO POLICE, NUJ SCORE BIG WITH NEW TENNIS FACILITY
Sporting ties boost police–media collaboration in Kano The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Bakori, has unveiled a table tennis facility for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel, strengthening police–media relations in the state. Speaking at the NUJ Press Centre on Sunday, Bakori hailed journalists as critical partners in policing, noting that…
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NPFL: RANGERS BEAT KANO PILLARS 2-0 IN ENUGU
Flying Antelopes soar with a solid home win Rangers International FC of Enugu claimed a 2-0 victory over Kano Pillars on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Matchday 24 of the NPFL. Emmanuel Essien opened the scoring in the 12th minute, firing home a loose ball outside the box. In the second half, captain Chidiebere…
