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UEFA Conference League: Chelsea thrash Djurgarden 4-1

By Olaolu Joseph Chelsea have one foot in the Europa Conference League final after cruising to a 4-1 first-leg semi-final win over Djurgarden in Stockholm. Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke struck in the first half to settle early nerves for the Blues against their Swedish hosts. Substitute Nicolas Jackson added a second-half brace before 18-year-old Isak Alemayehu netted a consolation…

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UEL semifinal: Tottenham claim 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt

Tottenham took a big step toward the Europa League final with a deserved first-leg win over Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt — but a late goal might have left a small window of doubt. It was one of Spurs’ best performances of an otherwise disappointing domestic season and leaves them just two games away from a first trophy since 2008. Ange Postecoglou’s…

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Europa League: Man Utd claim dominant first-leg win over Bilbao

Manchester United secured a commanding 3-0 victory to take a significant step toward reaching the Europa League final, thanks to a stunning first-half performance against 10-man Athletic Bilbao. The result gives them a strong advantage heading into the semi-final second leg at Old Trafford. Playing in a raucous San Mamés Stadium, United initially rode their luck. Inaki Williams missed a…

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Flying Eagles edge Tunisia in AFCON U-20 opener

By Olaolu Joseph Nigeria’s Flying Eagles kicked off their campaign at the 18th CAF TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with a narrow 1-0 victory over Tunisia. Auwal Ibrahim scored the decisive goal in the 37th minute, finishing off a brilliant assist from the lively Odinaka Okoro to secure all three points in the Group B opener played Thursday evening…

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‘We’ll make archery popular in Oyo’ – says new association Chairman

By Olaolu Joseph The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Oyo State Archery Association, Mr. Seyi Alaba, has pledged to promote and develop archery across the state. Alaba, who also serves as the captain of Ibadan Golf Club, made this commitment earlier in the week during the inauguration of executives for various Sporting Associations in Oyo State, held at the State…

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Ex-professionals launch grassroots football revival in Oyo

Former professional footballers from Ibadan have come together under the Ibadan Ex-Professional Footballers Association to launch a grassroots football development initiative aimed at reviving Oyo State’s legacy as a hub for football talent. The Chairman of the association, Mr. Temitope Obideyi, disclosed this in an interview, stating that the initiative seeks to identify and nurture young talents, especially those from…

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UCL semi: Six-goal thriller as Barca, Inter draw first leg

By Olaolu Joseph Barcelona and Inter Milan have it all to play for in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final, after a pulsating 3-3 draw in the first leg. It was a night of goals at Camp Nou as the Italian side silenced the passionate Barca crowd, pushing their hosts to the limit. Inter took the lead…

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NPFL boss worried over poor continental performance of Nigerian clubs

By Olaolu Joseph Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, has expressed concern over the poor performance of Nigerian clubs in continental competitions. In an interview on Monday, Elegbeleye described the situation as worrisome and assured that the current league management would take steps to reverse the trend starting from the next campaign. “My major concern…

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NSC, NFF extend Supporters Club IMC Tenure by one year, bar election

The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have approved a one-year tenure extension for the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, with a firm resolution that a general election will follow the extension. This decision was reached on Tuesday during a strategic meeting involving NSC Director General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, and key…

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No pressure facing Tunisia, — Flying Eagles coach

By Olaolu Joseph As Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, gear up for their opening match in the 18th CAF TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, head coach Aliyu Zubairu has insisted his side is not under any pressure. The Flying Eagles are set to face Tunisia in a Group B encounter on Thursday evening at the June 30 Stadium…

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