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Champions League reality check shakes Premier League’s best-in-the-world claim
18+ hour, 59+ min ago (1028+ words) Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde scored the first hat-trick of his professional career to lead his side to a strong 3-0 win over Manchester City When the revamped UEFA Champions League league phase concluded a few weeks ago, the mood around…...
Abuja nurses decry ‘one-chance’ attack on colleague, demand justice
3+ week, 5+ day ago (337+ words) The FCT chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has condemned the assault of one of its members by suspected "one-chance" criminals in Abuja. The condemnation is contained in a statement signed by the chapter"s…...
ANALYSIS: Why NPFL’s top scorers rarely break through abroad
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1354+ words) For decades, Nigeria's domestic league was not merely a local competition; it was a recognised export hub for elite football talent. Perform well in the Nigerian league, and Europe came calling'sometimes swiftly, sometimes inevitably. These moves came after an even…...
EPL: Man City keep title hopes alive as Haaland seals late win over Liverpool
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (393+ words) Manchester City earned a famous 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, ending the Reds" eight-game unbeaten home run and cutting Arsenal"s lead at the top of the Premier League table. The victory was a rare one for City…...
EPL roundup: Liverpool drop points again as Man City narrow Arsenal’s lead
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) Liverpool's troubles in the Premier League continued on Saturday as the defending champions were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw at Leeds United. In the day's early kickoff, Arsenal also recorded a disappointing result against Aston Villa; paving way for Manchester…...
EPL Roundup: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal as Liverpool return to winning ways
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (357+ words) Chelsea - Arsenal derby at Stamford Bridge Arsenal dropped points again on Sunday after settling for a 1-1 draw with 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title continues. Mikel Merino scored in the second half to save Arsenal, but…...
Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie wins WSL Save of the Month
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has added another milestone to her rising European profile after winning the English Women's Super League Save of the Month award for November. The Brighton & Hove Albion No. 1 beat a strong field that included Aston…...
‘One mistake changed everything’ - Finidi laments second-half Champions League collapse in Cairo
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (625+ words) Rivers United head coach Finidi George has delivered a brutally honest assessment of his team's 30 defeat to defending CAF Champions League holders Pyramids FC, after a match that swung sharply from discipline to disaster at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo....
EPL Roundup: Super Eagles trio bounce back with Fulham, Liverpool crumble at Anfield
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (371+ words) After the disappointment of Nigeria's World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo, some Super Eagles stars found solace in the Premier League this weekend, helping their teams secure crucial victories and positive performances. Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist as Fulham…...
EPL Round-up: Super Eagles stars suffer defeats as Arsenal, Man City win
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (419+ words) After the international break, it was a mixed weekend for Nigerian stars in the Premier League, as Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Tolu Arokodare all ended up on the losing side with their respective clubs. While Arsenal and Manchester City…...