8 articles tagged with “Champions League”
Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas received a life sentence for corruption while European football's elite prepare for Champions League knockout fixtures. England defender Kyle Walker retired from international duty.
Bayern Munich crushed Atalanta 6-1 and Atletico Madrid defeated Tottenham 5-2 in Champions League round of 16 first leg matches, while Nigerian sports clubs gear up for multiple tournaments across golf, polo and cricket.
Victor Osimhen has eclipsed his childhood hero Didier Drogba's Champions League goal tally while earning a spot in UEFA's Team of the Week, highlighting a strong period for African talent in European football.
Mamelodi Sundowns returned to the top of the Betway Premiership after Kaizer Chiefs suffered a damaging 2-1 home defeat to struggling Stellenbosch FC, denting Amakhosi's championship ambitions four days before the Soweto derby.
Brentford secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor while Barcelona's Yamal delivered a hat-trick and Liverpool prepared for Champions League knockout stage action.
South African teams face pivotal tests on three continents as Proteas prepare for T20 World Cup showdown with India, while Mamelodi Sundowns battle for Champions League survival and Premier League drama unfolds.
Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon scored four goals against Qarabag as European football delivered a night of upsets and late drama, while South African football faces its own pivotal moments in domestic competitions.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen says emotion drove his transfer to Galatasaray, while Kinshasa prepares to host an exhibition bout between Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon scored four goals in a Champions League rout.