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Rwanda Hijacked the Champions League. Why Can't Nigeria Sell Itself?
April 20, 2026

Rwanda Hijacked the Champions League. Why Can’t Nigeria Sell Itself?

On May 30, the UEFA Champions League final takes place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Whoever lifts the trophy, one logo is already guaranteed to be on the winning kit. It won’t be Nigerian. Three of the four UCL semifinalists (Arsenal, PSG, and Atlético Madrid) carry Visit Rwanda branding on their shirts. Bayern Munich... Read More
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May 31, 2023

Romelu Lukaku’s Link with Megan Thee Stallion: Fans Say It is Over for Man City

Romelu Lukaku, the star player who has propelled Inter to the Champions League final, has set tongues wagging with his appearance alongside American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The duo was seen holding hands and displaying affection at teammate Lautaro Martinez’s wedding in Italy. Social media erupted with excitement, and fans are speculating about the impact... Read More
The Sports Blog
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April 11, 2023

Osimhen ruled out of the first leg of Champions League Quarter-Finals

In a disappointing setback for Napoli, their star player and leading Serie A scorer, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League quarter-final first leg against AC Milan. This news comes as a result of Osimhen’s failure to recover in time from a thigh injury he sustained while on international duty. According... Read More
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February 25, 2019

Five African Players to Watch out for in the UEFA Champions League Knockout Stage

This season’s Champions league has stepped up to a notch as the first leg of the round of 16 had just concluded on Wednesday, and the second legs scheduled to be played on the 5, 6, 12 and 13th of March 2019. The champions league is no doubt the biggest stage of club football and... Read More
The Sports Blog
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April 25, 2018

The Big 5: APC governors adopt President Buhari as consensus candidate, Salah torments his old club in the Champions League and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, called on Churches for religious tolerance and prayers for those in government to overcome numerous challenges facing the nation. Osinbajo, who made the remark at the inauguration of the Deeper Life Bible Church new Headquarters Auditorium, Gbagada, Lagos, said that... Read More
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April 11, 2018

The Big 5: President Buhari makes 23 new appointments, Roma stun Barcelona to reach the UCL semis and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Some Nigerians living in London yesterday protested against President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesters stormed the Abuja House in Kensington London, where the President is staying, blaming him for the nation’s problems. The protesters said they would take their action to the venue of the Commonwealth Heads... Read More
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February 28, 2018

UEFA make changes to Champions and Europa League from next season

European football leading body UEFA has decided to ring some changes as regards its two leading club competitions – the Champions League and the Europa League. The change in the Champions League is geared towards ensuring 26 teams qualify automatically for the competition. In this new format, the best 4 teams that ply their trade... Read More
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February 22, 2018

Plateau United, MFM FC progress into last 32 of the CAF Champions League

Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions league, Plateau United and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club (MFM F.C.) have proved their mettle in the competition by beating Eding Sport of Cameroon and Real Bamako of Mali respectively to qualify for the round of 32 games. It is the first time both Nigerian clubs would... Read More
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February 20, 2018

[The Sports Blog] Wigan remains Manchester City’s FA Cup nightmare as Champions League knock out phase continues

League One side Wigan Athletic ended Manchester City’s dreams of winning a historic quadruple this season with a 1-0 win at the DW stadium in last night’s Emirate FA Cup fifth-round tie. Manchester City’s quest for an unprecedented quadruple having been in contention for the English Premier League (looks done and dusted), The Carabao Cup... Read More
The Sports Blog
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November 1, 2017

UCL: Chelsea suffer shock defeat, PSG, Bayern advance (HIGHLIGHTS)

The Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain and the German giants, Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League knockout stage with wins on Tuesday night, while Chelsea suffered a shock defeat. Roma went top of Group C after thrashing Chelsea 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico courtesy of a Stephan El Shaarawy brace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN3BkPJYpGM In another shock result in Group... Read More
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August 4, 2017

How is Neymar’s move to PSG going to change things during the UEFA Championship?

by Wareez Odunayo It’ s no longer news that Brazilian forward, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona after the Spanish club accepted a huge fee of €222 million – the player’s buyout clause. Neymar’s world record transfer has sent tongues wagging in football circles. Many sports pundits are of the... Read More
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April 21, 2017

#UCLdraw: It’s a Madrid derby in the semis as Atletico faces Real, Juventus draw Monaco

by Dolapo Adelana The semi-final draws of the UEFA Champions League sees two Spanish rivals, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid square against one another. The draw held this morning also sees Italian giants, Juventus face French side Monaco. Real Madrid beat German side Bayern Munich 6-3 on aggregates to reach the semis, while Atletico saw off... Read More
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April 19, 2017

Barcelona, Dortmund knocked out of the UEFA Champions League

by Dolapo Adelana Italian champions, Juventus FC have knocked out Spanish side, Barcelona from the UEFA Champions League. Juventus provided a defensive masterclass in the second leg to secure a place in the semi-final with a 3-0 aggregate. Two goals from Paulo Dybala and one from Giorgio Chiellini proved vital as The Old Lady outclassed Barcelona... Read More
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November 24, 2016

Dangote, Otedola attend Arsenal Vs PSG game (PHOTO)

Billionaires Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola on Wednesday attended Arsenal’s Champions League game with Paris Saint Germain. The game which held at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium ended 2-2, as both teams shared the points. Dangote, who is a die hard Arsenal fan was seated alongside Nigerian counterpart, Otedola, as both men enjoyed a beautiful night of... Read More
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September 16, 2016

First photos: Heineken launches UEFA Champions League 2016/2017; unveils new TVC with Mourinho

Heineken, the world most famous and travelled beer, launched the new season of the Champions League with a ‘kick-off’ event at the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. Football fans were hosted to a lifetime experience of fun and football as hundreds of football lovers gathered to take part in the official launch... Read More
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September 14, 2016

Champions League Roundup: Iheanacho scores in City’s 4-0 win | Ronaldo scores stunning freekick | Leceister win 3-0 in their first ever UCL game

Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho scored in Manchester City‘s 4-0 whitewash of German side Borrusia Moenchengladbach. Iheanacho slotted in City’s fourth goal in the 90th minute of the game after coming off the bench. Argentine striker Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick to give Pep Guardiola‘s men a perfect start to their Champions League campaign. A stunning freekick... Read More
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September 13, 2016

Just In: Man City’s Champions League match against Borussia Monchengladbach postponed

UEFA has postponed the Champions League match between English club Manchester City and German side Borussia Monchengladbach. The game scheduled for 7:45pm Nigerian Time was meant to be Pep Guardiola‘s first match with City in the group stage of the competition was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Both teams had already released their line ups... Read More
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September 13, 2016

Heineken to unveil new video as Jose Mourinho gets sets to address football fans before UEFA Champions league kick-off

Heineken, the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, is set to launch the new season of the tournament with a video featuring controversial Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho. Billed as Mourinho’s address to football fans across the world, the video will go online before the kick-off of the 2016/2017 UCL season on Tuesday, 13... Read More
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August 25, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo wins UEFA Best Player in Europe award

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA’s best player in Europe. The Portugal captain was announced as winner during the UEFA Champions League draw beating Real Madrid teammate, Gareth Bale and French forward, Antoine Greizmann. While receiving the award Ronaldo said to Bale and Griezmann: “You deserve [to win the award] too because you are unbelievable players.”... Read More
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March 20, 2015

Ifreke Inyang: These are the 4 teams that will qualify for Champions League semi-finals

Let’s do cliches. The men have been separated from the boys. On Friday, the eight clubs adjudged to be the best left in the UEFA Champions League, were drawn against each other. Here are the four tasty ties and my predictions: Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona Barcelona. I don’t think PSG were supremely commanding in the two... Read More
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