December 15, 2014

Real Madrid had no involvement in venue switch - Ancelotti

Real Madrid had no involvement in venue switch - Ancelotti
The Blancos coach has insisted to Goal that it was Fifa who decided to relocate the Club World Cup semi-final fixture against Cruz Azul to Marrakech
Real Madrid did not instigate the change of venue for Tuesday's Club World Cup semi-final, Carlo Ancelotti has told Goal.

Manchester City, Arsenal & Chelsea should all progress in Champions League - Hamann

Hamann: Manchester City, Arsenal & Chelsea should all progress in Champions League
The former Bayern Munich midfielder believes utilising Yaya Toure in a more advanced role will give Manuel Pellegrini's side a better chance of seeing off Barcelona in round two
If Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini gets it right all three English clubs will make it through to the last eight of the UEFA Champions League, says Dietmar Hamann.

Champions League draw: Arsenal luck out, PSG and Monaco get rough route

 Champions League draw: Arsenal luck out, PSG and Monaco get rough route
The draw for the last 16 threw up some lopsided matches, with the likes of Arsenal and Real Madrid faring better than the French clubs.

Europa League draw: Roma to face Feyenoord, Liverpool meet Besiktas

Europa League draw: Roma to face Feyenoord, Liverpool meet Besiktas
The Serie A outfit will have to deal with the Eredivisie giants, while a tricky trip to Turkey awaits Brendan Rodgers' struggling Reds
Roma have been paired with Feyenoord during Monday's draw for the Europa League round of 32 in Nyon.

Liverpool, meanwhile, will face Besiktas as they aim to redeem themselves after their disappointing Champions League exit.

Other noteworthy ties include Inter's meeting with Celtic, Tottenham against Fiorentina, and Athletic Bilbao versus Torino.

Holders Sevilla were paired with Borussia Monchengladbach, while Champions League drop-outs Sporting Lisbon will meet Wolfsburg.

The first legs of the round of 32 will take place on February 19, with the returns scheduled for February 26.

THE LAST 32 DRAW
Home Team (first leg)   Away Team
Young Boys vs Everton
 Torino vs Athletic Bilbao
Sevilla vs Borussia Monchengladbach
 Wolfsburg vs Sporting Lisbon
 Ajax vs Legia Warsaw
Aalborg vs Club Brugge
Anderlecht vs Dinamo Moscow
 Dnipro vs Olympiacos
 Trabzonspor vs  Napoli
Guingamp vs Dynamo Kiev
 Villarreal vs Salzburg
Roma vs Feyenoord
 PSV vs Zenit
Liverpool vs Besiktas
 Tottenham vs Fiorentina
Celtic vs Inter

Breaking News: Two robbers shot in Okokomaiko by police this afternoon - more photos

Two robbers were shot this afternoon Dec. 13th in Mechanic Iyana, in the Isashi Okokomaiko area of Lagos after they tried the rob a woman. The robbers were about getting away when the policemen chased them, shot them and took them away. See another pic after the cut...

Breaking News: Man Charged With Defrauding Nigerian Students of $148,000

The former director of Pittsburg State's College of Business is facing federal charges of defrauding Nigerian graduate students recruited to attend the school.

Tiwa Savage and Patoranking at Headies 2014

Tiwa and Patoranking pictured during their performance at 2014 Headies Awards last night

Photos: How a makeup artist transformed a woman with burn scars

Make Up artist Damilola Quadri of @DeeqLooks transformed bride Busola Akinola for her traditionally wedding which held recently. Amazing transformation!

See Nigeria Celebrity participate in Headies 2014 red carpet-more photos


Very stylish Nigerian celebs stormed the Headies red carpet this year. Pictured above, Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro and Dakore and Olu Akande. See more pics after the cut...

Patoranking's Hyundai SUV for winning next rated at Headies

Girlie O crooner Patoranking got himself a brand new Hyundai SUV last night after beating other musicians like Yemi Alade, Runtown, Skales and Orezi to win Next Rated Artist for the year 2014. See more exclusive pics after the cut...

Breaking News: From Headies 2014 Awards - more photos

Everyone from Funke Akindele, Julius Agwu and wife, and Oritsefemi attended the Headies Awards 2014 last night. See the photos after the cut...

Ancelotti - 'Ronaldo and Messi need each other'

  The Italian says the rivalry between the two superstars drives both to become better players and talks about the importance of Por...