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Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi will not be available for selection once again when Nottingham Forest take on Midtjylland in the Europa League on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Tricky Trees will be looking to book their ticket to the quarterfinals of Europe’s second-biggest club competition when they lock horns with Danish giants FC Midtjylland. ​The first leg is slated for Thursday at the City Ground, and Nottingham Forest will be hoping to secure a first-leg advantage from the fixture. Taiwo Awoniyi of celebrates with Ola Aina and Morato of Nottingham Forest after scoring. Copyright: imago ​Nottingham Forest have two Nigerian…

Okiki Adeduyite The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro be relocated to the Agbowa area of Epe in Lagos State. PUNCH Online obtained a statement from the Assembly’s Public Affairs Directorate indicating that the recommendation followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Rules and Business during plenary on Tuesday. According to the statement, the resolution followed a petition addressed to the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, titled, “Urgent Appeal Regarding Ongoing Mass Forced Eviction and Illegal Demolition Threatening Tens of Thousands in Makoko,…

For a man with his eye on the White House in 2028, US Vice President JD Vance has kept a low profile since the start of the Iran war. The former US Marine, who served in Iraq, built a political brand as a non-interventionist who wanted to keep America out of any more long, foreign wars. But the 41-year-old now finds himself treading a tightrope between loyalty to Donald Trump on Iran and to the conflict-sceptic MAGA faithful he’ll need to win the Republican nomination in two years. Even Trump admitted they had their differences on “Operation Epic Fury.” “He…

Arsenal travel to Germany this week for a huge European night as they face Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash at the BayArena, Soccernet.ng reports. The return match will be played at the Emirates Stadium in London next week, where the Gunners will hope to finish the job and book a place in the quarter-finals. Interestingly, no Nigerian player will be directly involved in this particular game. Nathan Tella is currently injured, while Victor Boniface is not included in Leverkusen’s Champions League squad after returning from a loan spell at Werder…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen provided the assist for Galatasaray’s solitary goal in their 1-0 victory over Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Galatasaray welcomed English giants Liverpool to Rams Park for their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash. When the two sides met earlier in the competition, the Cimbom ran out 1-0 winners. As such, fans expected another thrilling, tightly-contested encounter. ​Galatasaray started the match nervously, losing possession during their build-up and gifting opportunities to the Reds. Ibrahima Konate challenges Victor Osimhen Copyright: ImagoxDavidxRawcliffex However, Arne Slot’s men lacked their usual clinical edge and failed to capitalize on these early defensive…

A Norwegian court sentenced Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga to six months in prison for committing a sexual act without consent, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Nordmere and Romsdal District Court delivered the verdict on March 10. In addition to the prison term, VG reports that the 19-year-old has been ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner (around ₦1.45 million) in legal costs. Daga, who plays for Molde FK, has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal the decision. Photo Credit: Daniel Daga / X Daniel Daga plans appeal after Norwegian court verdict The case stems from an incident reported to Norwegian police…

Mikel Arteta will be hoping to lead Arsenal to a Premier League triumph at the end of the season, but not everyone is a fan of his side’s corner kick antics, Soccernet.ng reports. Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has described the Gunners’ football as ‘ugly’, slamming their mode of scoring from set pieces as unlawful. As per Yahoo Sports, Arsenal have scored the most goals from set-pieces in the English Premier League this season (19), five more than any other team. Patrick Dorgu celebrates his goal to make it 1-2 during the Arsenal vs Manchester United.…

Fenerbahçe SK president Sadettin Saran has explained how the Turkish giants lost out on signing Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, who eventually joined Atlético Madrid during the winter transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman had made his intention to leave Atalanta BC clear last summer, but the Serie A club were reluctant to sanction a move despite receiving several approaches for the 28-year-old attacker. The situation left the 2024 CAF Player of the Year unhappy in Bergamo for much of the early part of the campaign. Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid looks on. Copyright: iMAGOxOscarxJ.xBarrosox Get Our Sports News First…

Former Turkey midfielder Sinan Engin has praised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for his brilliant performances against Liverpool, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 27-year-old Nigerian striker has continued to receive plaudits for his performance against Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie. ​Osimhen assisted Mario Lemina’s 6th-minute goal, which proved to be the decider after 90 minutes and gave the Cimbom the advantage heading into the second leg at Anfield next week. Mario Lemina of Galatasaray SK celebrates with Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Sara. Copyright: ImagoxBSRxAgencyx ​Although he did not score, Osimhen made his presence…

Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has revealed that his best player is former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nnadi’s career has grown in leaps and bounds over the last two years. He has gone from playing for Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria to Zulte Waregem in Belgium, and now to one of the most historic clubs in Europe, Olympique Marseille. ​He only just completed his transfer from Waregem to Marseille in a €6 million deal during the January transfer window. He is slowly working his way toward becoming a regular in the starting eleven, amid stiff competition from much more…