The Aisha Burahi Cup came to a fine close on September 21, 2021. The tournament which had run for a week closed off with a thrilling match between Nigeria and South Africa.
MTN Nigeria has congratulated The Super Eagles for emerging victorious in their World Cup Qualifiers game against Cape Verde on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Cristiano Ronaldo to wear iconic No 7 shirt again at Manchester United; Ronaldo reclaims number from Edinson Cavani who takes No 21 shirt vacated by Daniel James; Ronaldo said: “I would like to say a huge thank you to Edi (Cavani) for this incredible gesture.”
Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Massimiliano Allegri’s starting XI as Juventus drew their Serie A opener against Udinese. With ongoing speculation surrounding his future, reports suggested Ronaldo asked not to be picked.
It was the most dramatic moment in an eventful night in the Italian top flight, with six red cards in four matches and three big-name managers returning to the touchline.
Euro 2020 is upon us, and football fans can look forward to an exciting month of non-stop football action. Will England shine? Will France dominate? Or can Ronaldo lead Portugal to another Euro title?
Nicklas Bendtner has confirmed his retirement from professional football at the age of 33. The 33-year-old striker, who made 81 appearances for Denmark during a 12-year international career, made a name for himself during memorable spells at Arsenal, Juventus, Wolfsburg and Rosenborg, to name just a few.
The Stamford Bridge giants, Chelsea silenced Manchester City 1-0 at the Estadio do Dragao to be crowned as kings of Europe for the second time in their history. Chelsea’s Kai Havertz repaid some of his huge transfer fee as his first-half goal sealed a 1-0 win for his side over Manchester City in the Champions League final on Saturday.
As football fans all over the world unite to protect the beautiful game, Heineken has strengthened the movement’s resolve by announcing the Heineken UCL Challenge, hosted by Nancy Isime, VJ Adams and Uti Nwachukwu.
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Former Manchester United winger, Ryan Giggs, is shocked after being snubbed for the Premier League’s Hall of Fame.
Four-time Premier League Golden Boot winner, Thierry Henry and Newcastle United’s all-time leading goalscorer, Alan Shearer, have been named as the first players to be inducted into the official Premier League Hall of Fame.
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Amaju Melvin Pinnick was treated to a night of celebration as he assumed his FIFA Executive Council role. The event, which took place on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Live Lounge, Lagos, saw friends and family convene to celebrate his important contributions to football in Nigeria and Africa.
#NeverWatchingAlone With 380 million fans tuning in every week, the UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious club football competition. As the biggest clubs across the globe clash for the trophy, fans watch on and absorb all the spectacle on show. Music superstar, Chike, media personalities, Nancy Isime, Uti Nwachukwu, Samantha Walsh, and VJ Adams, have just announced exciting activities in collaboration with Heineken for the 2020/2021 UCL season.
Former Manchester United midfielder, David Beckham, has insisted his former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is doing an “incredible job” at the club Beckham and Solskjaer played together for seven successful years together at United between 1996 and 2003.
In anticipation of the knockouts phase of the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League season, Heineken has unveiled a new campaign tagged “You’re Never Watching Alone: Share the Passion”. Proud sponsors of the European club competition for 26 years, the brand revealed the campaign was conceived with the knowledge of Nigerians’ fervent love for football and sharing topical football moments.
Rest of the squad clear, but Kai showing mild symptoms The £71m star, signed from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, tested positive for coronavirus on Monday and has been self-isolating since, missing the Blues’ 3-0 win against Rennes in the Champions League on Wednesday.
