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Inter Milan, yesterday defeated Barcelona 4-3 in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, to secure a place in the final of this year’s Champions League... Both teams had played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in Spain last week. At the San Siro, the Serie A raced into a two-goal lead, thanks to LAUTARO MARTINEZand a HAKAN CALHANOGLU penalty, but Barca fought back to level through ERIC GARCIA and DANI OLMO. HANSI FLICK’S men then went ahead through RAPHINHA […]

Super Eagles midfielder, ALEX IWOBI has been nominated for the Fulham’s Goal of the Month award for April. IWOBI was nominated for his goal in Fulham’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Craven Cottage on April 20 as he slotted the ball past Robert Sanchez from the edge of the box in the 20th minute of the encounter. This was his ninth goal of the season for Marco Silva’s side.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Morocco yesterday played out a goalless draw in their Group B clash at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo. Both teams struggled to create any clear-cut scoring opportunities throughout the match. The Flying Eagles dominated the first half but managed just one shot on target, while Morocco took control after the break, posing a little threat to goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt. The North Africans remain top of the group, though on goal […]

Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United earned a commanding lead in their Europa League semi-final with a shock 3-0 first-leg victory at 10-player Athletic Club. United were three up at half-time after breaching Europe's tightest home defence at the Estadio de San Mames, where the LaLiga side hadn't lost since August.  It took something special to unlock Athletic Club when HARRY MAGUIRE momentarily turned into a winger, showing quick feet on the […]

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has reached an agreement to coach Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. A reliable Football Transfer Expert, Fabrizo Romano stated yesterday on his X account that Ancelotti and the Brazilian national team had reached a preliminary agreement for the Italian to become the head coach of the Seleção for the 2026 World Cup.  He reported that Ancelotti will secure the deal in June before the Club World Cup. […]

General Manager of Enugu Rangers FC International, Amobi Ezeaku has called on his players to put in their best effort and aim for victory in the oriental derby against Enyimba. In a short video shared by the Nigerian Players Gallery, Ezeaku told the players that the matchagainst Enyimba would be crucial for the team, noting that the club had provided everything necessary for success, and all that was left was for them to […]

Arsenal have eliminated Real Madrid from the UEFA Champions League, after they won 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu last night. The Gunners, who travelled to Spain with a healthy 3-0 lead from the first leg, had the chance to extend that advantage after they were awarded a first-half penalty.  BUKAYO SAKA, who missed a first-half penalty, sent Arsenal ahead and although VINICIUS JUNIOR pulled one back after a defensive mixup between DAVID RAYA and WILLIAM […]

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will depart Abuja for Cairo, Egypt this weekend for their final preparation ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The seven-time champions will spend one week in Cairo before the commencement of the competition. Flying Eagles will face Tunisia, Kenya and Morocco in Group B. Nigeria’s opening fixture of the competition is against Tunisia on Saturday, April 28. The competition will serve as qualifiers for […]

Newcastle manager, EDDIE HOWE will miss the club’s next two Premier League games after being diagnosed with pneumonia HOWE watched the Magpies’ 4-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday from his hospital bed after being admitted on Friday, having been feeling unwell for several days.  Newcastle have now said the 47-year-old will also miss Wednesday’s home match against Crystal Palace and Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa, with assistants JASON TINDALL and GRAEME JONES due to prepare the team […]