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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Ademola Lookman, Atletico advance, Galatasaray thrashed, Osimhen injured

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2 weeks ago

March 19, 2026

Ademola Lookman and Atletico Madrid have set up an all-Spanish quarterfinal tie against Barcelona after they advanced past Tottenham Hotspurs, while Galatasaray crashed out with star striker Victor Osimhen injured at Liverpool.

Atletico fell 3-2 at Spurs to go through to the last eight 7-5 on aggregate having won the first leg in Spain 5-2 a week ago.

Ademola Lookman started the game, but was replaced after 63 minutes.

Next month, it will be a rematch for them from the Copa del Rey against Barcelona, who host the first leg.

Galatasaray and Osimhen were not so lucky after they were thumped 4-0 at Liverpool to be eliminated 4-1 on aggregate.

Osimhen was forced off by injury in the 46th minute after he struggled with the injury as early as the 10th minute,

The reward for Liverpool is a quarterfinal tie against PSG with the first game in Paris.

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Top Premier League clubs swoop on Super Eagles-eligible defender

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4 hours ago

April 3, 2026

Kenny Malone

Top Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor at the end of the season.

The two Premier League clubs are seeking to sign the young defender, who recently made his debut for Italy U21s but he is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles, in the summer.

According to FussballDaten, he could cost around €50 million.

Scouts from Arsenal have reportedly watched Ahanor, 18, live in recent months.

Arsenal are believed to be evaluating bids of approximately €35 million, recognising Honest Ahanor’s long-term potential.

Atalanta currently view the youngster as not for sale and would prefer to retain him for at least another season.

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Super Eagles next stop Unity Cup defense, Portugal World Cup warm-up

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4 hours ago

April 3, 2026

Kenny Malone

While other teams will be preparing for the 2026 World Cup, the Super Eagles will have a chance to defend the Unity Cup they won last year in England and then take on Portugal in a friendly in June.

The Unity Cup is scheduled for between May 26 to 30 in London.

The Super Eagles beat Jamaica in the Unity Cup final last year to give Eric Chelle his first trophy as a coach.

They will then face Poland on June 3 in Warsaw, before they take on Portugal on June 10, which will be a World Cup warm-up for the host team.

Portugal will battle Nigeria’s World Cup conquerors DR Congo in the first round of the World Cup along with Colombia and Uzbekistan.

The Super Eagles fell 4-0 to Portugal as they prepared to feature at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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New boy Fernandez celebrates Super Eagles first goal first start

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1 day ago

April 2, 2026

Elliot Michael

Emmanuel Fernandez has taken to social media to celebrate his first Super Eagles goal in his first start.

The Glasgow Rangers central defender replaced the absent Semi Ajayi for the friendly against Jordan Tuesday night in Turkey and hit target four minutes from the interval to give Nigeria a 2-1 lead.

He described it as an “enjoyable experience”.

“Honoured and grateful to play for Nigeria,” he posted on X

“First Start, First Goal.

“Enjoyable experience.”

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