Author: Vincent Osuwo

Lazar Samardzic came off the bench to score in stoppage time to give Atalanta a thrilling Champions League victory over Marseille. The visitors appeared to be in for a trying evening, with Charles de Ketelaere’s early penalty saved and Ademola Lookman’s second-half goal called out for offside by the video assistance referee. They had also squandered a number of good opportunities, with Raoul Bellanova heading wide from a cross despite being well placed at the far post. But, just as it appeared that both teams would settle for a draw, Samardzic, who had only been on the field for five…

Inter Milan escaped a scare against Kazakhstan’s Kairat to win narrowly and maintain their perfect start to the Champions League season. The Italians had won their previous three league games, scoring nine goals without reply. That domination appeared to continue as they made a solid start to this game, but Lautaro Martinez squandered several good chances and had one cleared off the line as the hosts struggled to break through. However, Inter captain Martinez broke the tie just before halftime, scrambling in from close range after his original shot was blocked. Inter appeared to be on their way to a…

Bayer Leverkusen’s first Champions League victory of the season came courtesy of substitute Patrik Schick, who scored to defeat Jose Mourinho’s wasteful Benfica. The Portuguese missed several opportunities in Lisbon before the Czech attacker broke the deadlock in the 65th minute. Anatoliy Trubin saved Schick’s initial shot, but Benfica failed to clear their lines, and the ball fell pleasantly for Schick to head in. Mourinho’s side had many chances to open the scoring, with Dodi Lukebakio and Nicolas Otamendi both hitting the post in the first half. In a hectic few minutes before halftime, Lukebakio and Otamendi both had shots…

Lamine Yamal scored a spectacular goal as Barcelona rallied from behind to draw against Club Brugge in a memorable Champions League match. The hosts thought they had won the game in injury time when Romeo Vermant snuck in on Wojciech Szczesny and scored into an empty net, but the goal was disallowed by the video assistant referee due to a foul. Club Brugge took the lead in the sixth minute when Carlos Forbs ran down the right and squared the ball for Nicolo Tresoldi to score. However, less than two minutes later, Barcelona equalized with Ferran Torres’ first-time finish from…

Phil Foden scored two goals to help Manchester City secure an impressive 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Erling Haaland’s superb form was the talk in the build-up to facing his former side, but it was Foden who grabbed the headlines ahead of Tuchel unveiling his next England squad on Friday, as City surged into the Champions League’s top eight. The 25-year-old solidified his claim for an England recall by scoring two wonderful goals on either side of another Haaland effort to put himself firmly in contention for next week’s final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and…

Victor Osimhen gave a breathtaking performance on Wednesday night, firing Galatasaray to a 3-0 win over Ajax in the UEFA Champions League with a superb hat trick. Osimhen was in unstoppable form at the Johan Cruyff Arena, scoring all three goals in a commanding display that showcased his deadly finishing and relentless energy. The Nigerian striker’s first goal came in the 59th minute—a clinical strike that silenced the home crowd. Osimhen then doubled his tally from the penalty spot in the 65th minute after being taken down in the box, comfortably shooting past the Ajax goalkeeper. When Galatasaray was awarded…

Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has urged Anambra citizens and political candidates to guarantee a peaceful and transparent electoral process during the state’s governorship election on November 8, 2025. On Wednesday, Obi addressed media at his home in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state, and urged locals to exercise their democratic and civic rights in large numbers. The former Anambra governor urged political actors to uphold the rule of law and prioritize the state’s peace and security, emphasizing that politicians must pursue their interests within the framework of the law.…

Olohundare Jimoh, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has justified his decision to proclaim Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, wanted, claiming that he was acting within his constitutional authority to safeguard public order. Jimoh stated on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program on Wednesday that he acted legally to prevent what he described as a planned “violent protest” in Lagos. “I have the right to declare him wanted. Any person who says I don’t have such a right should go to court,” the police commissioner said. Jimoh added that security personnel acted quickly after Sowore allegedly placed monitoring…

Hundreds of University of Jos, UNIJOS dentistry students have taken to the streets to protest their courses’ lack of certification, which has resulted in some remaining in school for more than ten years without graduating. On Wednesday, the students barricaded the university gate at its Permanent site, chanting solidarity songs and brandishing placards with various slogans, including “Save us from unending depression,” “Our future is on hold,” “Accredit us now,” and “We are tired of UNIJOS,” among others. Mr Johnson Titus, President of the Jos University Dental Students Association, spoke on the students’ behalf and urged that management recognize their…

No fewer than 66 people have been killed, while hundreds of thousands fled their homes as one of the strongest typhoons this year ripped through the central Philippines, authorities say. Typhoon Kalmaegi inundated entire cities on Cebu, the most populous central island, resulting in 49 fatalities. Twenty-six others are missing, according to a civil defense official speaking on the radio on Wednesday. People are seen in videos sheltering on rooftops, while automobiles and shipping containers are swept through the streets. The official death toll includes six crew members of a military helicopter that crashed on Mindanao Island, south of Cebu, after…