HOLDERS CHELSEA EASE INTO QUARTER-FINALS WITH WIN AT LILLE

HOLDERS CHELSEA EASE INTO QUARTER-FINALS WITH WIN AT LILLE

Wayne Lumbasi Chelsea have secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory against Lille at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, giving them a 4-1 win on aggregate. Chelsea, operating on a special license from the British government that has limited their spending and impacted their operations, showed great composure to ease into the […]

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 COURT UPHOLDS UEFA DECISION TO EXPEL RUSSIAN TEAMS

COURT UPHOLDS UEFA DECISION TO EXPEL RUSSIAN TEAMS

Wayne Lumbasi The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has denied an appeal by Russia to temporarily lift a suspension against their national teams and clubs from UEFA competitions. The Football Union of Russia had hoped to lift the suspension to allow their teams to compete, prior to a final decision by CAS against UEFA […]

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 MANCHESTER UNITED CRASH OUT OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

MANCHESTER UNITED CRASH OUT OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Wayne Lumbasi Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League as Atletico Madrid triumphed 1-0 at Old Trafford to record a 2-1 aggregate win and advance to the quarter-finals. Old Trafford demanded a classic European night, but only got a vintage Atletico performance, to produce another dismally routine Champions League exit for the Red Devils. United had […]

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 CHELSEA WINGER REJECTS LATEST MOROCCO CALL-UP

CHELSEA WINGER REJECTS LATEST MOROCCO CALL-UP

Wayne Lumbasi Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech has rejected the chance to play for Morocco in their 2022 World Cup play-off against DR Congo later this month. The 28-year-old, who has not played for the Atlas Lions since June 2021, announced his decision to quit international football after a falling-out with Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic. “I love my country […]

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 SPAIN QUALIFY FOR FIRST RUGBY WORLD CUP SINCE 1999

SPAIN QUALIFY FOR FIRST RUGBY WORLD CUP SINCE 1999

Wayne Lumbasi If there ever was a match to show the dynamics of rugby outside the ‘Big Test’ establishment, it was in Madrid. A great prize for playing, a competition between neighbors, a first half to remove you from your seat and the second to create tension and quite a few mistakes.  Spain booked their place at […]

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 RONALDO NAMED ALL-TIME TOP SCORER

RONALDO NAMED ALL-TIME TOP SCORER

Wayne Lumbasi Cristiano Ronaldo has gone down in history as the all-time top scorer after his hat-trick brought a 3-2 victory to Manchester United against Tottenham on Saturday. Ronaldo’s second goal for Manchester United against Tottenham on Saturday evening saw the Portuguese break Josef Bican’s previous record of 805 goals. The 37-year-old has now racked […]

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 UNIQUE CULTURAL PRACTICES OF SOME AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

UNIQUE CULTURAL PRACTICES OF SOME AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

Wayne Lumbasi Africa has a very diverse culture. It is rich in natural resources and offers breathtaking tourist attractions.  * Some of these practices are waning or not observed like they were in the past. The following are some unique cultural practices found in the continent: GUEREWOL FESTIVAL  In the Wodaabe community of Niger, the human […]

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 CHELSEA OVERCOME OFF-FIELD CHAOS TO SEE OFF NORWICH

CHELSEA OVERCOME OFF-FIELD CHAOS TO SEE OFF NORWICH

Wayne Lumbasi Chelsea’s players ignored the uncertainty surrounding the club and serious allegations against its chairman, with goals from Trevoh Chalobah, Mason Mount and Kai Havertz cementing them in third place.  Chelsea overcame the chaos of a turbulent day off the pitch to grind out a 3-1 win at Norwich and stay in the driving seat […]

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