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 DFB-Pokal: Awoniyi's Union Berlin Host Afeez Aremu's St. Pauli DFB-Pokal: Awoniyi's Union Berlin Host Afeez Aremu's St. Pauli The quarterfinals of the DFB-Pokal kick-off this week and will see Taiwo Awoniyi's Union Berlin host Afeez Aremu's St. Pauli on Tuesday night. Union Berlin beat Turkgucu Munchen 1-0 in the first round of the cup competition before picking up a 3-1 extra-time victory over Waldhof Mannheim in the next round. They faced city rivals Hertha Berlin in the last 16 of the competition last month, winning 3-2. The hosts have never made it past the quarterfinals of the DFB-Pokal, losing 3-1 to Bayer Leverkusen in their last attempt, and will now be hoping for better luck this time around. St Pauli carried out one of the biggest upsets in recent DFB-Pokal history as they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the last 16 of the tournament. They saw off FC Magdeburg and Dynamo Dresden in the earlier rounds. St Pauli will make their debut in the quarterfinals...

 SGFC Athletics Clinch Maiden Edition Of Evolution Cup SGFC Athletics Clinch Maiden Edition Of Evolution Cup SGFC Athletics have emerged the champions of the maiden edition of Evolution Cup after defeating Beyond Limits in the final 5-4 on penalties. The final of the NLO pre-season invitational tournament played on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne saw a display of soccer artistry at its best. Beyond Limits drew the first blood in the game when Dimeji Dada fired them to the lead with a sublime strike in the 32nd minute. It was all Beyond Limits affairs in the first half as they dictate the pace of the game from end to end even as they failed to make most of their chances. The SGFC boys would have their goalkeeper, Sdoje Daniel thanked as he stood between the sticks, saving them a lot of damages SGFC regained their hope in the game when their second-half substitute, Hyginus Wisdom scored in the 46th minute to give them a leveler. The game would later be stretched to the s...

 NPFL 22: Rivers United Overcome Nasarawa United by 2 - 1 NPFL 22: Rivers United Overcome Nasarawa United by 2 - 1 WHAT HAPPENED Nyima Nwagua was the star performer as Rivers United extended their lead on top of the NPFL log to four points after a frantic - yet deeply satisfying - 2-1 win over Nasarawa United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Saturday.  Backed by the sound from the drums and trumpets of the ever-vibrant Rivers United football club supporters club, the Pride of Rivers early onslaught paid off when Nyima Nwagua set up Chijioke Akuneto for the game's opener after 23 minutes. Ishaq Kayode grabbed his 10th goal of the ongoing season and the game's second 17 minutes later but Michael Tochukwu reduced the deficit by 72 minutes. In the latter stages, the game boiled up into a great league tie. Both sides battered each other with attacks. Rivers United’s incisiveness was crucial but so was the handling of Sochima Victor. Nasarawa United showed why they are one of th...

 Super Eagles Captain, MUSA on the Scoresheet as Karagumruk Defeated Basaksehir Super Eagles Captain, MUSA on the Scoresheet as Karagumruk Defeated Basaksehir By Sherif Abdallah Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa was on target for Fatih Karagumruk in a thrilling contest as he inspired his team to beat Istanbul Basaksehir 1-2 to record an away victory in the Turkish Super League on Saturday.   Start Part-Time Job and Earn Money Online. https://MyIncomePayout.com/?userid=358336 The Nigerian International scored Karagumruk's second goal  in the 41st minutes after Fabio Borini's equaliser in the 39th minute  Egyptian International, Ahmed Trezeguet on loan from English Premier League side , Aston Villa had opened the scoring in the 25th minutes much to e delight of the home side.  The win put Fatih Karagumruk ninth on the League log  with 39 points from 27 games. Ah, d Musa is expected to lead the Super Eagles squad s Nigeria aims to qualify for  the Wor...

 NPFL 22' MD15: Our Mission Here Is To Win - Akwa United Coach Jolomi Attune NPFL 22' MD15: Our Mission Here Is To Win - Akwa United Coach Jolomi Attune By Akila Matawal It will be a big clash when Plateau United faces Akwa United today at the New Jos Stadium in one of the match weeks 15 encounters of the current Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Start Part-Time Job and Earn Money Online. https://MyIncomePayout.com/?userid=358336  Akwa United Coach, Jolomi Atune, under whose guidance the team has won back-to-back games, is confident heading into the tie and clearly states that victory is the target for the Promise Keepers. "What prepared for this task. We know every team will play. We are ready to win. All that we know is win, win, win. "God's willing we will win here. We champion who is home or away. Our mission here is to come and win." The Nigerian champions are yet to taste defeat at the New Attunetadium for two consecutive seasons, pick...

 It Is A Homecoming Game For Me -  Mayi Anticipates Tough Challenge Against Plateau United It Is A Homecoming Game For Me - Mayi Anticipates Tough Challenge Against Plateau United By Akila Matawal Mercurial midfielder of Akwa United, Seth Mayi, is looking forward to Sunday's clash against his former employers and hometown club Plateau United in an NPFL fixture at the New Jos Stadium in Plateau State. Mayi made this known in a prematch interview on Saturday night at the team's hotel in Jos. "It's always a good feeling to be back home. I have been looking forward to this match because here there's family and friends, a lot of history, a lot of emotions and feelings." "I always love Plateau United because this is my home. it's not easy coming here but football is business. It is where you are paid that you will work for." Startex-Remoime Job and Earn Money Online. https://MyIncomePayout.com/?userid=358336 The ex-Remo Stars midfield maestro further...

 Aremu Starts as St. Pauli Records a Resounding Victory in Bundesliga 2 Aremu Starts as St. Pauli Records a Resounding Victory in Bundesliga 2 Super Eagle are hopeful Afeez Aremu made a return to the starting XI in the Bundesliga 2 on Saturday to propel FC St. Pauli to a resounding victory. The former Flying Eagles defensive midfielder played the full throttle to ensure St. Pauli beat FC Ingolstadt 04 3-1 on the road to go top of the German second-tier. The 22-year-old was impressive in the middle of the park. He put up a great shift in the office. Black Stars attacking midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh scored a stunning free-kick to give the visitors the lead in the 22nd minute. Dennis Eckert equalised for the Ingolstadt in the 35th minute but that didn’t last long as Guido Burgstaller restored the advantage for St. Pauli two minutes later. Start Part-Time Job and Earn Money Online. https://MyIncomePayout.com/?userid=358336 Danish forward Simon Makienok completed the important victory...

 Sunkanmi Odusina the Hero as Gateway Utd Edge Past Vandrezzer Sunkanmi Odusina the Hero as Gateway Utd Edge Past Vandrezzer Sunkanmi Odusina scored the only goal of the game as Gateway United pipped visiting Vandrezzer Football Club 1-0 today at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto Abeokuta. In matchday three of the Nigeria National League encounter, the two teams began with some end-to-end attacking displays, but the defenders on duty were extremely resolute in the first half. Gateway United increased the tempo in the second half and was rewarded with the opening goal immediately after the restart A long ball into the visitor's box led to a defensive mix-up in the Vandrezzer defense, Odusina Sunkanmi finished exquisitely to send the home crowd into a frenzy.  Opportunities came towards the end of the game, but none was converted as Gateway United recorded their second win of the season. Gateway United has now picked six points from a possible nine, while Vandrezzer rem...

 Motunrayo Ezekiel: Meet Naija Ratels Young Sensation Who Netted a Hat-trick Against Pelican Stars Motunrayo Ezekiel: Meet Naija Ratels Young Sensation Who Netted a Hat-trick Against Pelican Stars How New Kid On The Block Motunrayo Ezekiel Destroyed Pelican Stars With Clinical Hat-trick. There Is No Word To Describe How Talented Motunrayo Ezekiel Is - Barrister Paul Edeh. 'The Girl Is A Force Of Nature' - Edeh Admits Admiration For Motunrayo Ezekiel. Naija Ratels President, Barrister Paul Edeh has said Wednesday Hat-trick Heroine, Motunrayo Ezekiel had predicted she would score thrice against Pelican Stars, two days earlier.   Edeh also admitted his admiration for the  'Extraordinary Talent' Motunrayo Ezekiel, while hinting that her hat-trick wouldn't have been possible if not for the support of her teammates.  The 18- year old despite still being in the early stages of her career has developed herself into one of the best players in the Nigeria Women Football L...

 Michael Tochukwu, the Mercurial Asset in the Heart of Nasarawa United Midfield Michael Tochukwu, the Mercurial Asset in the Heart of Nasarawa United Midfield When you think of a midfielder in football, you mean someone who can pass the ball and keep possession. Since joining Nasarawa United last season(2019/20) from GBS of Jos, prodigy, Michael Tochukwu has been a phenomenal figure for the Solid Miners, providing killer passes that led to goals and scoring opportunities and also scoring himself. The thick and physically healthy young sensation has made his presence in the middle of the pack felt, improving the game in, game out. He is highly territorial, shielding the ball while under pressure and turning defenders and markers inside and out. He can spin away from pressure and switch the field of play. He barely loses possession of the ball and is a specialist of long diagonal passes to open up the game for his team. In addition to the aforementioned qualities, the left-footed Mic...

 SGFC Athletics Set Up Evolution Cup Final With Beyond Limits SGFC Athletics Set Up Evolution Cup Final With Beyond Limits The curtain will fall on the maiden edition of the Evolution Cup on Saturday when SGFC Athletics lock horns with Beyond Limits for the ultimate prize at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Expectedly, the last leg of the group stage matches played on Friday was characterized by twists, turns, and thrills to the delight of fans and supporters alike. Earlier in the day, Abraysports FC played out a 1-1 draw with Magic Stars in a game that could be described as a 'stateless' encounter- just another battle to further see how the teams would fare going forward. For the first time in the tournament, Beyond Limits were knocked off the balance as they lost 4-3 to Rolly FC in the second game of the day. Although it was their first defeat in the championship, the team had already escaped all the 'scare' with an advantage of nine points secured after ...

 Ogun F.A Holds Draw for 2022 Bet9ja Ogun State Football League Ogun F.A Holds Draw for 2022 Bet9ja Ogun State Football League The Ogun State Football Association on Friday 25th January 2022 held the draws for its 2022 Bet9ja State Football League. The draw was held at the conference room of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.   A total of 37 clubs will jostle for the top prizes available at this edition. The groups will have their games in four centers of Egba, Yewa, Ijebu, and Remo. There are two groups for Egba and Yewa center, while Ijebu and Remo centers have just one group. In group A at the Egba center are Oluwole FC, Marvelous FC, Shelter Planner FC, Allen Taylor FC, Harvard FC, and Mission Soccer. Group B has Chummie FC, Encore FC, Patriots FC, Best Wale FC, Kings FC, and Lesigski FC. At the Ilaro centre, Group A has Heavy Sports FC, EL-Cardiz FC, OBJSA FC, GDMBC FC, Chosen Generation FC, Agbado Community FC, and Mikel Orji FC. Power D...

 Resurgent Edo Queens FC - The Journey So Far Resurgent Edo Queens FC - The Journey So Far Ayoola Adeleke The NWFL Premiership season resumes amidst goals galore in centers across the country and a lot of expectations are hung on the shoulders of clubs in the league- big teams especially as the tickets for the Super Six are at stake for all clubs, Edo Queens inclusive.  This piece is however centered around Edo Queens' journey so far in the 2021/2022 season. Let's flashback a bit before talking about this season. 2020/2021 season was going to be the season when Edo Queens would be seen contest for the Premiership title after gaining the ticket as a result of finishing fourth behind Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, and Nasarawa Amazons. Hopes were high with Coach Osaze Stanley drafted in to tinker the team after Coach Rowlandson Odeh was placed on suspension in what the management tagged an administrative decision. Coach 'Seyi' as Stanley Osaze is widely known was poised f...

 The Danger of Taking Football Matters to Ordinary Courts The Danger of Taking Football Matters to Ordinary Courts In August 2017, nineteen Football stakeholders took the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), its President Madam Isha Johansen, its two Vice Presidents; Brima Mazolla Kamara, Alie Kargbo, and its two Ex-Officio members; Alie Badara Tarawallie and Harold Nat Johnson to court, seeking an injunction to restrain the five Executive members from running the affairs of the Sierra Leone Football Association and also from operating the association’s bank accounts after their term of office ended on August 3 “until the determination of the substantive matter”. Upon serving the sermon to the SLFA Secretariat and the five Executive members, the court ordered a temporal injunction with immediate effect and added: “An order to appoint a receiver in the persons of one of the Regional Chairmen who have legitimacy as Vice President is hereby granted”. Following this ruling, FIFA i...

 Sports Diplomacy Colloquium: Ministry, NIIA Highlight Positive Power of Sports Sports Diplomacy Colloquium: Ministry, NIIA Highlight Positive Power of Sports The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development(FMYSD)and the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs(NIIA)have highlighted the power of sports to promote peace and positive change in the world. The Ministry and the NIIA collaborated to organize the first ever conference on Sports Diplomacy as the driver of Nigeria's foreign policy agenda for Africa. The colloquium was held on Thursday at the NIIA Headquarters, at Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Youth and Sports Development Minister Sunday Dare and the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Professor Eghosa Osaghae both used the occasion of the conference to elaborate on the need to use sports to enhance social well-being and build bridges among nations and peoples. Osaghae said in his welcome remarks that sports have become a ...

 Eddy Dombraye's Family Trapped in Ukraine, Seeks Divine Intervention Eddy Dombraye's Family Trapped in Ukraine, Seeks Divine Intervention By Sunday Agunbiade The family of the Technical Adviser of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi, Eddy Dombraye has been reportedly pegged in Kyiv, the Capital City of Ukraine. SportsEmbazzy reports that ex International who narrated his video chat experience with his kid today with the sports Embassy of Nigeria said his boy was pleading, asking his Dad to come for his rescue. "Oga Sunny, I have been calling my family every ten minutes to know the situation of things in Ukraine. "I have done my possible best to bring down my wife and 5-year-old son to Nigeria due to the restive atmosphere going on between Ukraine and Russia in the last few weeks to Nigeria but has met with frustrating deadlock.  From the look of things, I don't think Coach Eddy will be in a great state of mind in his game against Dakkada FC on Saturday but then, ...

 NPFL 22' MD15 Preview: Rivers United vs Nasarawa United NPFL 22' MD15 Preview: Rivers United vs Nasarawa United Everything you need to know ahead of Rivers United's 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 15 game against Nasarawa United FC WHEN AND WHERE The Pride of Rivers welcomes the Solid Miners to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Saturday 26 February 2022 and the match kicks off at 4 pm (NIG). Follow from 2:30 pm on matchday our live text coverage on our official Facebook page (Rivers United F.C) and we'll also have live updates on Twitter: @RiversUnitedFC  An extended highlight of the match will be available to watch on both platforms after the game. COACH STANLEY EGUMA'S VIEW:  "No two games are the same. Every match is a different match, it's a different ball game. We will try to map out our strategy to grab the maximum points". NPFL TABLE Rivers United currently sits one point clear at the summit with 29 points from 14 matche...

 EPL: Lacazette Believes Arsenal are 'Coming Back Better Now' in the Race for Top-Four EPL: Lacazette Believes Arsenal are 'Coming Back Better Now' in the Race for Top-Four Alexandre Lacazette believes that Arsenal are 'coming back better now' after a horror start to 2022after a dramatic 2-1 win over Wolves kept them in control of the top-four race. The French striker forced a stoppage-time own goal from Jose Sa as the Gunners came from behind to beat Bruno Lage's Wolves - who were also chasing a top-four spot before the game and took the lead through Hwang Hee-chan's first-half strike. But two goals in the final ten minutes, including a late own goal from Jose Sa, earned the Gunners a precious three points - with stand-in club captain Lacazette claiming that confidence is growing in Mikel Arteta's squad. Lacazette told Amazon Prime: 'We had a difficult January, but I think we are coming back better now in February and we want to do the same unti...

 UEFA Condemns the Ongoing Russian Military Invasion in Ukraine UEFA Condemns the Ongoing Russian Military Invasion in Ukraine The European football ruling body (UEFA) has shared the international community’s significant concern for the security situation developing in Europe and strongly condemns the ongoing Russian military invasion in Ukraine. UEFA Statement: As the governing body of European football, UEFA is working tirelessly to develop and promote football according to common European values such as peace and respect for human rights, in the spirit of the Olympic Charter. We remain resolute in our solidarity with the football community in Ukraine and stand ready to extend our hand to the Ukrainian people. We are dealing with this situation with the utmost seriousness and urgency. Decisions will be taken by the UEFA Executive Committee and announced tomorrow. Ads: Start Part-Time Job and Earn Money Online. https://MyIncomePayout.com/?userid=358336 Thinking of a new year revam...

Russia/Ukraine Face-Off: Manchester United Could End sponsorship Deal with Russian Airline Aeroflot Russia/Ukraine Face-Off: Manchester United Could End sponsorship Deal with Russian Airline Aeroflot Manchester United are unwilling to renew their sponsorship agreement with the Russian airline Aeroflot following Russia's military attack on Ukraine. Aeroflot has been one of the main sponsors of the Red Devils since 2013 and the current deal between the two parties runs until the summer of 2023. Under normal circumstances, Manchester United would try to renegotiate the deal within a year before it expires. However, due to the situation in Eastern Europe, the club's Board of Directors is contemplating terminating the deal and reaching an agreement with another airline. Schalke 04 remove the Gazprom logo Meanwhile, Schalke 04 confirmed through an official statement that they are removing the logo of the Russian company Gazprom from the team's shirts in protest against Russia...

 LMC Approves Night Kick-Off for 3SC Home Matches ..... As Club Management Makes Arrangement for Ticket Sales and Fix Prices LMC Approves Night Kick-Off for 3SC Home Matches ..... As Club Management Makes Arrangement for Ticket Sales and Fix Prices The League Management Company (LMC), has granted the request of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, for their home matches to be played under floodlight. According to a letter dated February 23, 2022, which was signed by Salisu Abubakar, COO, LMC Ltd., and addressed to the Secretary, Oyo State Football Association,  the league organizing body, said it gave its nod o the request after due considerations. "After due considerations, the LMC hereby grants Shooting Stars approval for their home matches to be played at 7.00 pm, with effect from Matchday 16 game number 158 3SC v Enugu Rangers", reads the part of the letter. The LMC however called for special security arrangements for the night matches, especially for security...

 36 Lion product Collins Sor Grabs Brace in Europa Conference League Win 36 Lion product Collins Sor Grabs Brace in Europa Conference League Win It was Collins Sor third game since joining Slavia Praha from Banik Ostrava and he made it count by scoring a brace for in the Europa League on Thursday night. The game ended 3-2 in favour of the reigning Czech Republic top-flight champions at Sinobo Stadium (Praha). The forward struck two clean goals that were enough to give the hosts a 6-4 aggregate win in their round of 16 encounters against Turkish giants Fenerbahce. Both goals were assisted by Ibrahim Traore and Tomas Holes, first in the 27th minute and then in 63 minutes. The 21-year-old was substituted on 83 minutes and replaced by Stanislav Tecl. Sor was a rumored target of top clubs in Europe during the January transfer window and could get new suitors after this impressive showing in Praha. He has scored three goals in all competitions since pitching tent with Slavia Praha this ...