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Clinical PSG Bury Chelsea To Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals
Paris Saint-Germain snuffed out any chance of a Chelsea comeback with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among the scorers in a clinical 3-0 victory at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday which took the holders through to the Champions League quarter-finals 8-2 on aggregate.
FG Declares Thursday, Friday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19 March, and Friday, 20 March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
W/Cup Play-Off: FIFA Rejects Nigeria Petition Against DR Congo, NFF Appeals
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it is appealing the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, which rejected its petition challenging the eligibility of certain players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off in Rabat, Morocco, last November.
Iran ‘Negotiating’ With FIFA Over Moving World Cup Games To Mexico
Iran’s football federation is “negotiating” with FIFA to relocate the country’s first-round World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to the conflict in the Middle East, Iran’s embassy in Mexico said Monday.
FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo after World Cup play-off incidents
FIFA has sanctioned both Nigeria and DR Congo following disciplinary incidents recorded during a 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture between the two countries.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Claw Back To Maul Philippines In FIBA Qualifiers
The D’Tigress have clawed their path back to winning ways after they mauled the Philippines, 101–84, in their third game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament.
Premier League: Newcastle Dent Chelsea’s Top-Four Bid
Newcastle forward Anthony sealed a 1-0 win against Chelsea on Saturday that dealt a major blow to the Blues’ bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Henry Nwosu, Youngest Member of 1980 AFCON-Winning Squad, Dies at 61
Former Nigerian international and legendary midfielder, Henry Nwosu, has passed away after a brief illness. He died at about 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja, where he had been receiving intensive medical care.
UCL: Gala president promises Osimhen, others €5m bonus
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and his teammates will receive a €5m bonus if the Turkish giants eliminate Liverpool FC from the UEFA Champions League.
Watkins Ends Drought As Aston Villa Beat Lille In Europa League
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as the Aston Villa striker sealed a 1-0 win against Lille in the Europa League last-16 first leg on Thursday.