Sports News Today Headlines Wednesday 8th March 2023

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CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United confront Motema Pembe, target early qualification

Rivers United take on Daring Club Motema Pembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo today in their CAF Confederation Cup matchday four encounters to secure a place in the quarter-finals. The Nigerian champions defeated the Congolese side 1-0 away on matchday three. Ghana midfielder, Paul Acquah netted the winning goal early in the second half.
CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United confront Motema Pembe, target early qualification

Champions League: Carragher predicts team to qualify for quarter-final between PSG, Bayern

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has predicted that Bayern Munich will qualify for the Champions League quarter-final stage ahead of Paris Saint-Germain. Bayern and PSG will clash in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg fixture on Wednesday night in Germany. The Bundesliga giants defeated PSG 1-0 in the first leg in Paris last month. Bayern
Champions League: Carragher predicts team to qualify for quarter-final between PSG, Bayern

Work commences at Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi

Renovation works have commenced at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi, the Benue State capital. The ground is the home venue of Nigeria Premier Football League outfit Lobi Stars. The contract signing agreement between the Benue State Government and the contractor handling the project, Michelle Sports Constructions Limited took place last week. DAILY POST reports that
Work commences at Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi

U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles coach, Bosso to submit provisional list April 10

Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso will have till April 10 to submit his provisional list of 50 players for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Bosso will name his final 21-man squad for the World Cup from the list. The Flying Eagles are among the four African teams that will feature at the U-20
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles coach, Bosso to submit provisional list April 10

EPL: His price tag will be huge – Fabrizio Romano speaks on Arsenal signing Osimhen

Transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, has reacted to rumours linking Napoli striker Victor Osimhen with a summer move to Arsenal. Osimhen had been linked with a move to Arsenal at the end of the season. Arsenal’s English Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea are also interested in the 24-year-old. However, according to Romano, Arsenal seem
EPL: His price tag will be huge – Fabrizio Romano speaks on Arsenal signing Osimhen

UCL: He reminds me of Robin Van Persie – Thierry Henry hails Chelsea star

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, heaped praises on Chelsea’s Champions League match-winner, Kai Havertz. Henry said that Havertz reminds him of former Arsenal striker, Robin van Persie. Havertz scored a penalty in Chelsea’s Champions League round of 16 second-leg 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. And Henry was impressed with the Germany international’s link-up play for Chelsea
UCL: He reminds me of Robin Van Persie – Thierry Henry hails Chelsea star

El-Kanemi Warriors captain calls for dedication from teammates

El-Kanemi Warriors captain, Lucky Erimuya has called on his teammates to show more dedication as they fight to escape relegation this season. The Maiduguri club won just one game from nine in the first stanza of the season. El-Kanemi Warriors have already unveiled a new technical crew led by Muniru AbdulAziz. “We the players need
El-Kanemi Warriors captain calls for dedication from teammates

UCL: I’m delighted, he put top performance – Potter hails man of the match

Chelsea manager, Graham Potter has hailed Marc Cucurella after the defender was named man of the match for the Blues’ Champions League round of 16 second-leg 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night. Potter said he was delighted for Cucurella, adding that the Spaniard put in a top performance during the encounter. Cucurella was
UCL: I’m delighted, he put top performance – Potter hails man of the match

UCL: Real reason referee asked Havertz to retake penalty against Dortmund – Walton

Former professional referee, Peter Walton has insisted the correct decision was made when Kai Havertz was told to retake his penalty as Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Referee Danny Makkelie spotted both sets of players had encroached the box as Havertz hit the post with his spot-kick. Makkelie
UCL: Real reason referee asked Havertz to retake penalty against Dortmund – Walton

UCL: Rio Ferdinand rates Chelsea’s chances

Premier League legend, Rio Ferdinand has said that he does not see Chelsea winning the Champions League this season. The Blues made it a back to back win in their last two games after a Champions League victory against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Graham Potter’s side defeated the German side 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and
UCL: Rio Ferdinand rates Chelsea’s chances

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