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Robert Lewandowski scored twice against former club Dortmund as Barcelona stormed to victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, April 9. Barcelona will take a four-goal advantage to Dortmund next Tuesday after an exceptional attacking performance inspired a memorable victory at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barcelona took control almost immediately, dominating possession and forcing Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel into early action. All before ten minutes had passed, Lamine Yamal saw a curling effort saved and fizzed another wide after a sensational piece of skill while Robert Lewandowski, once the man Dortmund looked to…

Real Madrid are reportedly considering making a move for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen during this summer's transfer window. The Nigeria international has been in excellent form on loan at Galatasaray during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 28 times and registering five assists in 32 appearances in all competitions. Osimhen, as it stands, will return to Napoli this summer, but he is widely expected to leave the Italian giants on a permanent basis, with a number of clubs believed to be interested in his signature. Manchester United continue to be heavily linked with the 26-year-old, who has scored 76 goals and registered…

Southampton have become the earliest team to be relegated from the Premier League in the competition's history, with today's (Sunday, April 6) 3-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur confirming their demotion to the Championship for the 2025-26 campaign. The Saints entered the clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium knowing that they would need to avoid defeat to Ange Postecoglou's side to keep their survival hopes alive. However, a brace from Brennan Johnson and late Mathys Tel penalty secured all three points for Spurs, with the pressure being eased on head coach Ange Postecoglou, who is being linked with a move away…

The Graphic Online wrote: "The Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra became the scene of a devastating tragedy on Saturday night (March 29, 2025) when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed mid-fight against Ghana’s Jonathan Mbanugu. "The 40-year-old, known in the boxing fraternity as ‘Success,’ was rushed by ambulance to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where doctors fought desperately to revive him. "Despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead, leaving the boxing community in shock and mourning. Uncertain bout "The ill-fated clash was initially scheduled for Friday night on the undercard of the ACE Power Promotions ‘Street to Champions’ event…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) has expressed regret at the sudden death in the ring of Nigerian boxer, Segun 'Success' Olanrewaju, describing it as unfortunate and a big loss to the boxing community. The body is also awaiting,from Ghanaian authorities, the autopsy report on the death of the 40-year-old boxer. The former National and West African light-heavyweight champion died at the weekend in Ghana after collapsing while fighting against Accra-born John Mbanugu, aka 'Power,' in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League. Speaking to journalists shortly after the board paid a condolence visit to…

Undefeated since late December, Barca are the only team in Europe’s top-five leagues who have yet to lose in 2025. Barcelona eased to a 3-0 home win against Osasuna to move three points clear of defending champions Real Madrid in LaLiga. Despite resting key forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, the Catalan club raced into a two-goal lead through a Ferran Torres tap-in and a Dani Olmo penalty – after a retake,reports Al Jazeera on Thursday night,March 27. Second-half substitute Lewandowski headed home the third in the 77th minute to wrap up a sixth-straight win for Barca. In truth, it could…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, said the state is ready to welcome athletes from across the nation to the 2026 National Sports Festival (NSF) to be hosted by the South-East state. Mbah said his administration was already working to upgrade sporting facilities in the state such as the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Games Village in Agwu, among others, to make them not only befitting for the purpose, but also for sports development in the state. He disclosed these at his investiture as President of Enugu Sports Club as well as the commissioning of the remodeled clubhouse…

If the Premier League is considered one of the best leagues, it's because, among many other factors, it promises excitement until the very last breath. This season, barring a major upset, the title will go to Liverpool, but there will be plenty more to look forward to until the curtain falls on Matchday 38. One of them is the fight for Europe. Between fourth-placed Chelsea and twelfth-placed Crystal Palace, there's just a 10-point gap, promising an intense and exciting battle… one that could end up with up to eleven places in Europe next season! Yes, you read that right,writes today's…

Former world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman died on Friday, March 21, at 76 after a decorated career as an athlete, pastor and businessman. In a statement on Saturday morning, March 22, Foreman’s family wrote on Instagram that the boxing legend had died “surrounded by his loved ones” the night before. "A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose,” his family wrote. “A humanitarian, an Olympian and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, he was deeply respected. A force for good, a…

Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria to her first win in World Cup 2026 qualifying while Algeria and South Africa moved to the top of their groups. The on-loan Galatasaray forward netted both goals in Nigeria's 2-0 Group C victory in Kigali, Rwanda, and the Super Eagles are now four points behind South Africa halfway through the campaign. Nigeria's bid for a place at the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada was in the balance after taking just three points from her first four matches. Only the nine group winners are assured of a place at the expanded 48-team World…