So Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo will not happen after all. After errors were committed in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw on Monday, the European governing body has voided the results of the first draw and decided to conduct a redraw three hours later at 9 a.m. ET. The issue stems from
UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Fixtures as Messi faces Ronaldo
Messi and Ronaldo will face off in the Champions League knockout stages The UEFA Champions League last 16 draw is took place in Nyon, Switzerland, this Monday December 13 with the ceremony getting underway at 6:00 a.m. ET. live on Paramount+ and CBS HQ. There are 16 teams in the draw after the UCL group stage with group
Genort Rohr sacked and Replaced by Eguavoen
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has terminated the contract of Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr. It has appointed ex-international, Augustine Eguavoen to replace him as the Technical Adviser on an interim basis. SaharaReporters learnt that Eguavoen’s appointment is with immediate effect. Franco-German Gernot Rohr had been in charge of the Super Eagles for the past
F1: Verstappen wins world title after thrilling last-lap overtake
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won his first Formula 1 world title in dramatic circumstances at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. His rival Lewis Hamilton had appeared in control of the race, despite controversy on the first lap, until a late safety car. The race was restarted with one lap to go with Verstappen on
To Avert Strike, FG Pays ASUU N52.5bn Revitalisation Fund, Earned Allowance
The federal government has stated that it has paid lecturers N30 billion Revitalisation Fund and N22.5 billion Earned Academic Allowance, stressing that it has made lot of progress in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding reached with the university workers. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, who spoke to THISDAY at
Buhari regime bans UK, Canada, others in retaliation over red-listing of Nigeria
The federal government has banned citizens of Canada, UK, Saudi Arabia and Argentina from entering the country in retaliation to the travel restriction placed on Nigeria and other African countries for fear of the Omicron variant. Aviation minister Hadi Sirika, a senior member of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, disclosed during a meeting with
Victor Osimhen Returns after a horrific face injury
Victor Osimhen is on course to return to action against AC Milan next week with the possibility of playing with a protective mask. Osimhen, 22, suffered multiple fractures in his face after colliding with Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar in a Serie A clash on November 21. The Nigeria international underwent surgery two days later,
MTN begins paperwork to fund the 100km Enugu-Onitsha Road project
MTN begins paperwork to fund the 100km Enugu-Onitsha project. Jkcyno news gathered that Last year, N6bn Sukuk was released to Raynold’s construction company, RCC and N4bn to Arab Contractors for two sections, with several Kilometers covered so far. MTN is bringing N46bn under the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit (RITC) Scheme for completion. This newly adopted
Tommy Hilfiger Talks Fashion Business With Wizkid
Nigerian music giant, Wizkid recently had a conversation with fashion giant, Tommy Hilfiger. The conversation hosted by British model and fashion designer, Leomie Anderson was held at Tommy Hilfiger store on Regent Street, London. In a short video shared this week on the official Instagram handle of the fashion brand, Wizkid is seen discussing with
Ronaldo Scores to push Manchester united past Norwich
Cristiano Ronaldo extended Ralf Rangnick’s unbeaten start as Manchester United interim manager as the Portugal striker’s penalty clinched a 1-0 victory at struggling Norwich on Saturday. Ronaldo won and converted the second half spot-kick that gave Rangnick a second successive Premier League victory since he replaced the sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. United found it difficult