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Kwara United midfielder, Toyeeb Gidado, has said that they are focused on their matchday 31 fixture against Remo Stars.

The Harmony Boys were held to a goalless draw by Rangers in their last match in Lagos.

Gidado admitted that the clash with Rangers was tough.

“Tough weekend against Enugu Rangers, focus on Remo Stars this weekend.” Gidado wrote on his social media handle.

Kwara United are unbeaten in their last three games.

The Ilorin-based side occupy 18th position on the league table with 33 points from 30 matches.

NPFL: Kwara United focused on Remo Stars clash – Gidado

Barcelona became the fifth team to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals, after they thrashed Newcastle 7-2 on Wednesday night.

The Catalans hosted the second leg of the last-16 tie, following a 1-1 draw at St James Park last week.

And it was the LaLiga side that took the lead through Raphinha’s precise finish.

Anthony Elanga equalized for the Magpies, but Marc Bernal restored Barca’s level again three minutes late.

Elanga’s second of the night seemed to ensure the game would be level at half time, but Hansi Flick’s men were awarded a penalty and Lamine Yamal converted.

The second half was all Barcelona, with goals from Fermin Lopez, Robert Lewandowski (brace) and Raphinha.

They join Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Sporting in the last eight.

Champions League: 5 teams qualify for quarter-finals

Former Liverpool player, Danny Murphy, has picked the favourite club to win the UEFA Champions League this season.

According to Murphy, Arsenal are probably the favourites to win the European top-flight league because of the side of the draw the Gunners find themselves on and their defensive solidity.

“Arsenal are so good defensively and even when they’re not playing well,” Murphy said on talkSPORT.

“They are probably favourites to win the Champions League because of the side of the draw they’re on, you would expect them to get to the final.”

Arsenal will take on Sporting CP in the quarter-final of the Champions League following a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16 second leg encounter on Tuesday.

Mikel Arteta’s side remains the only undefeated team in the Champions League this season.

UCL: They’re so good defensively – Danny Murphy picks club to win trophy

Former Bayern Munich star, Franck Ribery, has named the Bundesliga giants as the biggest favourites to win the UEFA Champions League this season.

Ribery was speaking ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League Round of 16 second-leg fixture against Atalanta on Wednesday.

According to the Frenchman, the Bavarians are extremely strong and are in good shape.

“I can say clearly, yes,” Ribery told La Gazzetta dello Sport when asked if Bayern Munich are favourites.

“Bayern is not only extremely strong, but also in good shape. In my opinion, they are the biggest favorite to win the Champions League.”

Bayern Munich thrashed Atalanta 6-1 in the first last week in Italy.

UCL: Franck Ribery names biggest favourite to win trophy

D’Tigress’ Victoria Macaulay has been included in the All-Star Team of the 2025 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

The competition ended in France on Tuesday with the T’Digress going down 81-73 to Germany in their last game.

Rena Wakama’s side finished the competition with two wins and three defeats.

Macaulay was one of the top performers for Nigeria at the competition.

The 35-year-old used her know-how and strength in the paint and finished as a leader for the African champions in efficiency and scoring.

France dominated the all-star team with two players, Janelle Salaun, who was named the Most Valuable Player MVP, and Marine Johannes.

Germany’s Frieda Buhner, and Leesuel Kang of Korea complete the all-star team.

FIBA WWCQ: D’Tigress star Macaulay named in All-Star team

Former Watford captain, Troy Deeney, has named the two teams that will stop Arsenal from winning their first ever Champions League trophy this season.

The Gunners qualified for the quarter-finals on Tuesday night, after they eliminated Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 on aggregate.

Mikel Arteta’s men will now take on Sporting Lisbon for a spot in the last four.

Although Deeney admitted that Arsenal are “answering every question” in England and Europe, he feels Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are better teams.

Deeney said on CBS Sports: “I think they can do more and can be fantastic but do I think they beat PSG? No.

“Do I think in a two-legged game they beat Bayern Munich? No.

“I know they beat them in the group stage but over two legs?”

UCL: Deeney names two teams that will stop Arsenal from winning trophy

Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards, has said Real Madrid are not favourites to win the Champions League this season.

Richards was reacting to Madrid’s 5-1 aggregate win over City in the last 16.

The LaLiga giants won 3-0 at the Bernabeu and 2-1 at the Etihad, thanks to a Vinicius Junior brace.

But Richards believes that Barcelona and Bayern Munich stand a better chance of winning the trophy.

He said: “Real Madrid winning the whole thing? Right now, I’d say no.

“The tie vs City, individual brilliance and Bernardo’s red won them the tie. Barcelona on their day could beat anyone. Bayern are also there.

“If I had to bet, I’d say no on Real Madrid winning because there’s better teams. Real Madrid have players for the biggest moments. That’s what the UCL is. Couple of seasons back they got past Chelsea, City, they weren’t playing well but they just got over the line.”

UCL: Micah Richards snubs Real Madrid, names two teams to win trophy

At least five teams have overturned three goals or more in knockout ties in the history of the UEFA Champions League.

They are Deportivo de La Coruña, Barcelona, Roma, Liverpool and Sporting CP.

Sporting CP is the latest team to overturn three goals or more in a knockout tie in the UEFA Champions League.

The Portuguese club on Tuesday defeated Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in a Round of 16 second-leg fixture to qualify for the last-8.

Sporting lost the first leg 3-0 against Norwegian club last week.

According to OptaJoe, the other teams that overturned three goals or more in the Champions League include Deportivo de La Coruña vs Milan in 2003-04 (quarter-final),
Barcelona vs PSG in 2016-17 (Round of 16), Roma vs Barcelona in 2017-18 (quarter-final), Liverpool vs Barcelona in 2018-19 (semi-final), and now Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt in the Round of 16 stage.

UCL: Five teams that overturned 3 goals or more in knockout ties

Remo Stars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, says he expect a difficult match against Kwara United in their next league fixture in Ikenne.

Abdallah said they are determined to consolidate on their last home win over Nasarawa United.

The experienced tactician acknowledged that a victory over Kwara United will boost their relegation survival push.

The Sky Blue Stars will face Kwara United at the Remo Stars Stadium this weekend.

“Nasarawa United and Kwara United matches are the most difficult for us in our battle with relegation,” Abdullah told Remo Stars media.

“Six points from the two matches will motivate the boys; it will elevate us above all the relegation contestants.

“It’s possible, and the players will have to work hard to get it done.”

NPFL: Remo Stars coach anticipates tough duel against Kwara United

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kun Khalifat FC have been drawn in the 2026 Imo FA Federation Cup.

The preliminary round of the competition is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 24th March.

Nigeria National League, NNL, side Heartland FC will take on non-league side Egbema FC in the first round at the OISA Stadium, Ngor Okpala.

A total of 29 teams will take part in this round of the competition.

Winners will advance to the next round, with top teams battling for the state’s title.

Heartland FC are the defending champions of the competition.

Heartland to face Egbema FC as Imo FA Federation Cup kicks-off