Nigerian forward Victor Olatunji made UEFA Champions League history on Wednesday in Sparta Prague's 3-0 win over Austrian club RB Salzburg at the epet ARENA in Prague, Czech Republic. The Sokoto-born forward scored the host's second goal and assisted the third to become the first Nigerian player to score and assist on their Champions League debut, and just the third African to do so, joining Gabon's...
The new 36-team league phase format of the UEFA Champions League kicked off on Tuesday with nail-biting matches between some of Europe’s best teams. Defending champions Real Madrid, and six-time winners Liverpool and Bayern Munich are surged to vitals victories in their respective opening matches. Los Blancos needed a big second half to see of German club VfB Stuttgart 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, with goals...
The 2024/25 Champions League kicks off this week, with a brand-new format which will feature Europe's top teams in intense battles for league phase supremacy. The group stage was replaced with the new 36-team league system for the first-round stage, with two additional matchdays in the league phase. With the opening game edging closer, Afrosport highlights the top five games to pay attention to on matchday...
Football's most glamorous competition, the UEFA Champions League, makes a grand return, and this year's edition features 12 additional teams, making it 36 teams in total. This season promises plenty of thrilling matchups, based on the new league format and the main actors will once again showcase their skills and talents to serve viewers another rollercoaster ride. As we gear up for the competition's owner on...
The UEFA Champions League, Europe’s foremost club competition, premieres on Tuesday as the journey to crowning a new champion of Europe begins. This season’s Champions League will debut the new league format, featuring 36 teams, which means more matches will be played and therefore more opportunities for youngsters to prove themselves. From living legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Wayne Rooney all the way to...
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