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March 31, 2025 Manchester City Climb into 7th Consecutive FA Cup Semi-Final
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Manchester City Climb into 7th Consecutive FA Cup Semi-Final

Manchester City kept their trophy hopes for this season alive by coming from behind at Bournemouth to set up an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.

EVANILSON’s scrambled 21st-minute finish put the Cherries ahead at half-time and left City boss PEP GUARDIOLA facing the prospect of ending a campaign empty-handed for the first time since 2016-17, his debut season at the club.

ERLING HAALAND had a first-half penalty saved by KEPA ARRIZABALAGA and wasted two other golden opportunities as City struggled for rhythm in the face of Bournemouth’s intensity.

But Guardiola worked his magic at the break by sending on Nico O’Reilly for Abdukodir Khusanov, and four minutes into the second half the 20-year-old – operating at left-back – created the equaliser with a perfect cross for Haaland to turn in at the far post.

Another change, this time enforced, allowed City to go ahead after 63 minutes. O’Reilly played in Omar Marmoush, just on for the injured Haaland, and the Egypt attacker’s strike crept under Kepa who should have done better.

March 26, 2025 Eagles 2026 World Cup Hopes Further Dimmed by Zimbabwe in Uyo
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Eagles 2026 World Cup Hopes Further Dimmed by Zimbabwe in Uyo

A last-minute goal from  Zimbabwe’s TAWANDA CHIREWA further dimmed Nigeria hope of clinching the 2026 World Cup qualifying ticket  as the Warriors of Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday.

VICTOR OSIMHEN had put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute with a well-placed header from tantalizing OLA AINA cross. The Super Eagles appeared to be heading for three points until CHIREWA struck in the 90th minute, slipping past defenders and toe-poking the ball under goalkeeper STANLEY NWABALI.

The match, played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, saw Nigeria dominate possession and create several chances.

March 24, 2025 Governor Umo Eno Assures Eagles of ALL Support to Overcome Zimbabwe in Uyo
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Governor Umo Eno Assures Eagles of ALL Support to Overcome Zimbabwe in Uyo

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has promised to provide a football friendly environment for the Super Eagles of Nigeria to conquer the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday.

The Governor who spoke through his Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, stated this during the team’s first training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday, where he officially welcomed the team to the state for the all important qualifying match.

While congratulating the team for the spirited performance that earned them a deserving victory over Rwanda in Kigali, Governor Eno charged them to put behind Friday’s outing and focus on the next game in order to get the maximum points which will further brighten their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“You made Nigerians happy when you won in Kigali, and that victory is still being celebrated till now, but let me encourage you not to dwell there, that is in the past, press on for what is to come, which is the game against Zimbabwe and please, do not be complacent.
“Uyo has always been a good hunting ground for the Super Eagles, and I’m sure that will continue on Tuesday and beyond, but as a government, we will do everything possible to ensure you get the victory on Tuesday,” he stated.

The Governor called on all Akwa Ibomites in particular, and Nigerians generally to turn out en masse with their green and white colours to cheer the Super Eagles to victory against their opponent.

Meanwhile, the Akwa Ibom Sports Commissioner, Elder Paul Bassey has announced that the Nigeria Football Federation is planning to give 500 free jerseys to the first 500 fans that will come to the stadium on Tuesday.

Nigeria is currently occupying the fourth position in Group C with six points after five round of matches and will next face Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday March 25 by 5pm.

March 19, 2025 Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Sports Visits Ibom Angels Camp Ahead of 2nd Stanza
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Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Sports Visits Ibom Angels Camp Ahead of 2nd Stanza

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey has tasked the state female team, Ibom Angels FC to go all out for victory when they square up against their opponent, Delta Queens FC as the second stanza of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) begins.
The Uyo-based team will be taking on their Delta State counterparts in the opening fixture of the second stanza at the Uyo township stadium on Wednesday, March 19 by 4pm.
Addressing the management, coaches and players of the team during a working visit to the team’s camp at the Uyo township stadium, the sports commissioner commended their commitment from the playoffs in Calabar, Cross River State where they qualified to the league and their performance in the first stanza.
He said the state government under the leadership of Pastor Umo Eno will continue to prioritize their welfare and give them the necessary support to succeed including prompt payment of salaries, adding that the only way to reciprocate the gesture of the governor was to get good results starting with the game against Delta Queens on Wednesday.
“I came primarily to encourage and motivate you ahead of the second stanza of the league. This is my first time of visiting your camp as a Commissioner and I can say that it is still work in progress because this environment is better secured and comfortable compare to the former camp where there were incidences of robbery attacks. Secondly, I’m here to reassure you of the government support, you have a match tomorrow and I decided to come and encourage you to do your best that the whole state, including the governor is backing you to succeed,” Elder Bassey stated.
The sports commissioner who was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Lady Rose Bassey assured the players that the team bus earlier promised by Governor Umo Eno will soon be released to them and also donated beverages, toiletries, packs of bottled water and other items to the team.
Responding on behalf of the team, the captain Abasiofon Uwah thanked Governor Umo Eno for the support given to the team and promised to work hard to achieve success in the second stanza of the league and beyond.
Ibom Angels currently occupying the 6th position in Group B after garnering 7 points from 7 matches in the first stanza, will be hoping to revive their campaign under experienced Coach Edwin Okon as the second stanza gets underway.

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