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Players of Algerian club MC Alger have held a crisis meeting ahead of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round return leg against Rangers, with the team determined to overturn a two goal deficit and secure qualification for the group stage. DAILY POST reports that MC Alger suffered a 2 nil defeat to Rangers in the first leg at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Saturday, leaving the Algerian side with a difficult task ahead of Friday’s decisive encounter in Algiers. The return leg is scheduled to take place on October 23, with MC Alger needing a strong…

AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to be sidelined for several weeks after experiencing a hip problem, raising concerns over his availability for the Italian giants in the coming weeks. The Nigeria international missed Wednesday morning’s training session ahead of AC Milan’s UEFA Europa League encounter against Premier League club Bournemouth, according to reports. Chukwueze reportedly felt discomfort in his left hip, prompting concerns within the Milan camp about the severity of the injury and how long he could be unavailable. According to Italian outlet Sport Mediaset, the 27 year old is expected to undergo a specialist medical examination…

Rangers International chief executive officer Amobi Ezeaku has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome MC Alger as the Nigerian champions prepare for the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary-round tie. The Flying Antelopes head into the decisive encounter with a 2-0 advantage after securing victory in the first leg. The result gives the Enugu-based side a strong position ahead of Sunday’s return fixture at Stade Ali Ammar in Algiers, Algeria. Despite the advantage, Rangers will need another disciplined performance away from home to secure progression to the next stage of the competition. MC Alger, meanwhile,…

Victor Osimhen scored as Galatasaray produced a comeback victory to defeat his former club Lille 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, securing their first win of the 2026/27 campaign. The Nigerian striker found the net in the second half as the Turkish champions recovered from a difficult spell to claim all three points against the French side. Galatasaray made an explosive start, taking the lead just two minutes after kick-off through Yunus Akgün. The early goal gave the hosts an encouraging opening and appeared to put them in control of the contest. However, Lille responded quickly and…

MARTINS OHIA ONYEDIKACHUKWU PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER | CENTRE-FORWARD / RIGHT WINGER PLAYER INFORMATION Full Name: Martins Ohia OnyedikachukwuNationality: NigerianCurrent Club: Panchor Murai FCCurrent League: Brunei Super LeagueSquad Number: 27Primary Position: Centre-ForwardSecondary Position: Right WingerFormer Club: Chykap Football Club, Lagos, Nigeria PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Martins Ohia Onyedikachukwu is a Nigerian attacking footballer currently representing Panchor Murai FC in the Brunei Super League. Primarily deployed as a centre-forward, he is also capable of operating as a right winger, providing tactical versatility across the attacking line. Ohia’s playing profile combines central attacking responsibilities with the ability to contribute from wide areas. His positional flexibility…

Manchester United face a difficult Champions League test on Tuesday when they travel to the Estadio Metropolitano to take on Atlético Madrid. The hosts arrive with growing confidence after a strong run in La Liga, while United are struggling to find consistency under Michael Carrick. Opta’s supercomputer gives Atlético a 46 per cent chance of winning, compared with 29.7 per cent for the visitors, leaving the draw at 24.3 per cent. For Diego Simeone, the immediate objective is to secure Atlético’s first points of this season’s Champions League campaign. Their European journey began with a defeat to Liverpool, but their…

Arsenal return to Champions League action on Tuesday with Lille visiting the Emirates Stadium, and Mikel Arteta’s side will be expected to take another step towards the knockout stages. The Gunners are strong favourites according to Opta’s supercomputer, which gives them a 71 per cent chance of winning, while Lille have an 11.4 per cent probability of leaving London with all three points. Arsenal’s ambitions in Europe remain clear after they came agonisingly close to reaching the summit last season, only to fall short against Paris Saint Germain. Their latest campaign began positively with a 1 to 0 victory away…

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has warned his players that anyone who fails to meet the club’s standards will be excluded from the matchday squad, insisting that poor effort will not be tolerated. The Portuguese tactician made the remarks while defending Vinicius Junior amid growing criticism of the Brazilian winger’s performances this season. Vinicius has faced boos from sections of the Real Madrid supporters as he struggles to find his best form. The winger has also attracted attention following reports that he turned down a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window. Despite the criticism directed at the Brazilian,…

Galatasaray assistant coach İrfan Saraloğlu has explained why Victor Osimhen was introduced late in the club’s 3-1 victory over Kasimpasa, following the Nigerian striker’s return from injury. Osimhen came off the bench during Friday evening’s Turkish Super Lig encounter at Rams Park, making his first appearance since sustaining an injury in Galatasaray’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir in September. The former Napoli forward replaced Deniz Gul with 13 minutes remaining as Galatasaray looked to consolidate their advantage and secure all three points. Despite his limited time on the pitch, the Super Eagles striker made an impact by creating several scoring…

Fresh reports concerning the eligibility of Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi have reignited debate over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with questions being raised about the actions of FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Reports this week alleged that FIFA discovered about three months before the tournament that Mpasi had not completed the process of switching his international allegiance from France, where he had represented the country at youth level. FIFA reportedly became aware of the issue in March but did not take action against Congo DR. Reacting to the development, Ope Adebari, a…