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All eyes will be on Victor Osimhen when Galatasaray face Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League Round of 16 showdown at the RAMS Park on Tuesday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker has been the focal point of Galatasaray’s attack this season, combining power, speed and relentless pressing to trouble defenders across Europe. His seven goals have been vital to the Turkish champions’ progress in the competition, and the clash with Liverpool offers another stage for him to show his quality. Victor Osimhen. Copyright: Galatasaray/X Liverpool, known for their high-intensity style and organised defence, will expect a difficult…

Victor Osimhen will carry a major risk into Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool on Tuesday night, as the Nigerian striker is only one yellow card away from suspension, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray welcome the English club to Rams Park for the first leg of their Round of 16 tie, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45. Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano will take charge of the match. Osimhen has already picked up two yellow cards in the competition this season, in games against Juventus and Atletico Madrid. If he receives another booking against Liverpool, he will be suspended for the return…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has emphasised the importance of the 2027 general elections, saying they will pit Nigerians against bad leadership. Obi made the remarks in Anambra State, where he officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday. The former governor of Anambra State, who has vowed to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, also called on Nigerians to participate in the ongoing online registration of the ADC. “With the agreement of all national leaders, some of whom are here where we are flagging…

The Federal Government has commended the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, for strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the state following the graduation of about 3,000 trainees from nine Vocational Enterprise Institutes and Centres across the state. The commendation was contained in a statement released on Sunday signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the statement, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a major step toward empowering young Nigerians with practical and employable skills. “This initiative by Governor Zulum is a…

Chima Azubuike A legal practitioner and GREBS Fellow, Mwalin Naomi-Abdu, on Sunday called for stronger enforcement of laws protecting women’s rights, particularly in the areas of inheritance, protection from violence and access to justice. Speaking to mark International Women’s Day 2026, Naomi-Abdu said many women continue to suffer injustice despite existing legal protections such as the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act. She noted that the 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” alongside the campaign message “Give to Gain,” should inspire concrete actions that translate laws into real protection for women and girls. “For too long, women…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has a fresh injury concern to navigate as young striker Salim Fago Lawal was forced off while on duty for Viktoria Plzeň, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 23-year-old striker was named in the starting lineup for the trip to Malšovická Aréna to face Hradec Králové. The former Czech champions entered the tie as heavy favorites and lived up to the billing with a dominant performance. They dominated the early exchanges but had to wait until the 44th minute when Salim Fago opened the scoring in the 44th minute. Salim Lawal for Viktoria Plzen. (Photo by Imago)…

Super Eagles and Sevilla striker Akor Adams was on the score sheet in his side’s 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano tonight, Soccernet.ng reports. Sevilla’s form in the La Liga this season has been shades of different patches, as Matias Almeyda’s men have found it hard to secure a consistent run of wins. In 28 league games, Sevilla have secured just seven wins; meanwhile, they’ve lost five more than the number of victories they’ve secured. Matias Almeyda gestures during the Spanish league match played between Sevilla FC and Athletic Club at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. Copyright: ImagoxJoaquinxCorcherox Get Our Sports News First…

Super Eagles trio Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze will not win the English FA Cup this season after Fulham were knocked out of the competition, Soccernet.ng reports. The Premier League side suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat to Championship club Southampton at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. The result ended Fulham’s run in this season’s tournament at the Round of 16 stage. Iwobi has already won the FA Cup once in his career, lifting the trophy with Arsenal in 2017. However, Super Eagles teammates Bassey and Chukwueze must now wait at least another season for their first success in…

Gift Orban and Daniel Oyegoke played key roles as Hellas Verona secured a surprise 2-1 away victory over Bologna in a dramatic Serie A clash on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. Orban provided the assist for Verona’s second goal as the visitors came from behind to record only their third league win of the season. The 2024 Super Eagles invitee was making his first appearance after serving a suspension. He had missed Verona’s last three league matches following a controversial red card during the 2-1 defeat to Parma in mid-February. Hellas Verona striker Gift Orban. Copyright: xIPAxSport/ABACAxIMAGO Despite the break from action,…

The Athletic Club vs Barcelona fixture was a tough game, but the Blaugrana ran out with a narrow win…. Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has taken a playful jab at Real Madrid following Barcelona’s narrow 1-0 victory over Athletic Club, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The race for the La Liga title is getting tughter as the season enters its home stretch. This year, the script remains familiar, with the usual suspects—Barcelona and Real Madrid—slugging it out at the summit. ​On Friday, Real Madrid kept the pressure on with a dramatic stoppage-time winner from Federico Valverde to defeat Celta Vigo 2-1. That victory…