Borussia Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Barcelona in the second leg wasn’t enough to see them through into the semi-final, as they lost to the Spanish side 5-3 on aggregate. Serhou Guirassy’s hat-trick in the match—and his performance generally in the Champions League—didn’t go unnoticed, and if that was an audition to get signed by the...
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Nigeria to Battle in Group B Alongside Two African Football Giants
The TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations draw has been concluded. Nigeria has been placed in Group B alongside Morocco, Tunisia, and Kenya. There are two other groups, Group A and Group C. Group A features the host nation Egypt, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. Group C comprises the Central African Republic,...
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Aston Villa’s 3-2 Win at Villa Park Not Enough as They Bow Out Proudly in the Champions League Quarter-Finals
Aston Villa’s 3-2 win at Villa Park wasn’t enough as their Champions League journey came to an end after a 5-4 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Villa came into the game hoping to overturn a 3-1 first-leg deficit, but things didn’t go according to the script Unai Emery had prepared, as they went behind in...
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Modric Becomes Swansea ‘Investor And Co-Owner’
Real Madrid and Croatia legend Luka Modric has become an “investor and co-owner” with a minority stake in Championship side Swansea City. The 39-year-old midfielder has joined Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Jason Cohen among the ownership group. That cohort purchased the shares of former majority owners Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan last...
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Nigerian Football Legend Christian Chukwu dies at 74
Christian Chukwu, legendary former Super Eagles captain and coach, has died at the age of 74. His death occurred earlier today, though the exact circumstances remain unclear as of the time of this report. In 2021, Chukwu was forced to deny widespread false reports of his death, issuing a public statement during his 70th birthday...
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Newcastle Complete League Double Over Manchester United For The First Time In Premier League Era
Manchester United were thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle United. The Magpies were clear favourites coming into the game, having been on a great run of form since clinching the League Cup at Wembley. However, only a few people expected such an embarrassing result for United. Newcastle went ahead in the 24th minute after an exquisite pass...
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NPFL Matchday 33 Round-Up
Matchday 33 of the NPFL delivered some intriguing results. Ikorodu City defeated Niger Tornadoes 3-0, making it nine goals in their last two league matches. The Lagos-based side also became the first team to reach the 50-goal mark this season. Remo Stars were held to a disappointing goalless draw at home by relegation-threatened Katsina United....
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Ex-LSU Wide Receiver Kyren Lacy Tragic Death At 24
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was found dead Saturday night in Houston, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities, according to a Harris County (Texas) sheriff’s report released Sunday. According to Harris County authorities, police responded to a call from a female family member who said Lacy had discharged a firearm...