Author: Tumininu Yussuf

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has addressed the media ahead of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash with Benfica at Stamford Bridge (20:00 BST). The fixture looks to produce a dramatic and emotional night marked as Jose Mourinho returns to his old stomping ground. The Italian tactician provided injury updates, reflected on the club’s recent form, and spoke respectfully about facing one of Chelsea’s most iconic managers. “Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos all have small problems,” Maresca revealed. “They will be assessed this afternoon to see whether they can be available.” Maresca also analyzed the need to balance priorities…

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has rewarded Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, with $15,000 following their 4–0 victory over Rwanda in the second leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. The match, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, saw the Falconets confirm their superiority with a 5–0 aggregate win, having previously edged the first leg 1–0 in Kigali. The victory secures Nigeria’s passage to the third round, where they will face Senegal, who lead Algeria 2–0 on aggregate. The decisive third-round fixtures are scheduled between February 6 and 14, 2026.…

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The Premier League is no stranger to late drama, but Saturday’s stoppage-time spectacle smashed all records, delivering unforgettable twists and turns across England. According to Opta, eight goals were scored in the 90th minute or later on Saturday, the most ever in a single day in Premier League history. A ninth came on Sunday to seal a remarkable weekend. From thrilling winners to calamitous defensive errors, every goal told a story. Here’s how the unforgettable strikes unfolded: 9. Erling Haaland (90′) — Manchester City vs. Burnley Final score: Manchester City 5–1 Burnley Manchester City’s talisman had endured a frustrating afternoon,…

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