Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, in search of a UEFA Champions League semi final ticket, for the third time in the club’s history. The German side are expected to ride on home advantage and knockout stage experience to see off the Gunners, who are appearing in the quarter finals of the competition for the first time in fourteen years. Tune in to SuperSport Premier League (GOtv channel 66), at 8pm to watch the action unfold live. In his press conference on Tuesday, Bayern Munich Manager, Thomas Tuchel, said his team has experience…

Gateway United kept their hopes alive for picking the NNL playoff spot with a 2-1 victory over rivals Inter Lagos FC at MKO Abiola International Stadium. The team, led by Samson Omiponle, remains unbeaten in seven games, securing four consecutive home wins, and has amassed 22 points, trailing the table topper Osun United by four points. The outgoing Head of Service in the state, Mr. Kola Peter Fagbohun, performed the ceremonial kickoff. Right from the start, Gateway United showed attacking intent, with Samuel Christian attempting a long-range effort. Stand-in captain Ediddon Adrian also had a chance, hitting the crossbar with…

The MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta will be agog on Sunday, 31st March 2024 when the grand finale of the state FA Cup takes centre stage.The first port of call on the day will be the Women’s final between Remo Stars Ladies and Castmog Football Club starting from noon.It will then be an affair of Nigeria National League (NNL) campaigners in the Men’s final when Beyond Limit Football Academy lock horns with Stormers Sports Club starting from 3pm.On their way to the final, last season’s finalists Beyond Limit Football Academy accounted for Premier League team Remo Stars via penalty shootout after…

The official draw for the season five of Egba Youth Football Championship will take place on Thursday, 21st March, 2024.Venue of the draw is Abule Egba Bar and Lounge, Oke Lantoro, Abeokuta beginning from Noon. According to the statement by the Patron and EYFC chief host, Dr. Kehinde Ololade, SSA on Health to Governor Dapo Abiodun , representatives of the participating teams are expected to be seated by 11am for the draw.The statement indicates that The Ogun FA Chairman and NFF executive board member, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, President All Stars Mudal Lawal Stadium Asero, Alhaji Salmon Akinbo, President All Stars…

By NGIJ Team In recent years, Nigeria has been grappling with a pressing issue known as land grabbing, where land rights are violated and increasingly stripped away from local communities and vulnerable individuals. This contentious practice, often fuelled by powerful individuals, corporations, and government entities, has triggered a series of wide-ranging consequences, leading to social unrest, economic disparities, and ecological imbalances. Land grabbing refers to the acquisition and conversion of communal or individual land without the consent of the rightful owners. This often involves displacement, coercive tactics, and the manipulation of legal loopholes by powerful actors seeking personal gain. While…

As Nigeria finds itself at a critical crossroads, grappling with simultaneous challenges of a food crisis and a foreign exchange (forex) shortage.This is even as the nation seeks solutions to mitigate these pressing issues, the debate over whether to open its borders for importation has intensified.The food crisis gripping Nigeria has raised concerns about food security and access to essential nutrition for millions of citizens.Adverse weather conditions, supply chain disruptions, and other factors have contributed to dwindling food supplies and soaring prices, placing a significant strain on households and exacerbating the vulnerability of already marginalized communities.Meanwhile, the forex shortage has…

Eleven years after the Super Eagles triumphed as AFCON champions, they will get another chance to add a fourth continental trophy to their cabinet on Sunday against Cote D’Ivoire. The final of the 2023 TotalEnergies AFCON will be broadcast live on GOtv.Stanley Nwabali’s heroic penalty saves handed the Super Eagles victory over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a keenly contested semi-final clash. Nigeria will be keen to become continental champions at the expense of the tournament host. Tune in SuperSport Football (GOtv ch 61) at 8pm on Sunday to watch the match broadcast live.Jose Peseiro’s men defeated the…

Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 38 Civil Society Organisations, under the umbrella of the Coalition Of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have described online reports linking Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, to alleged multibillion naira oil bunkering and contract-splitting fraud as “the handiwork of a frustrated syndicate involved in stealing of Nigeria’s crude oil.” Some online media platforms had reposted an allegation that a preliminary investigations estimated that the Naval Chief had accepted over $170 million in bribes over the past six months alone.However, in a statement jointly signed by the CNPP’s Deputy…

The WWE universe is eagerly anticipating the 2024 Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View event where the WWE Universal Championship belt and a coveted challenger slot at Wrestlemania is on the line for your favourite superstars. The stakes are high and the superstars know it too! Here are four exciting things to look forward to ahead of the live broadcast of the Royal Rumble on the WWE channel (ch 68) on GOtv at 1:00am on Sunday. Is The Roman Reigns Era Coming to an End? Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, is set to face a historic triple-way threat from Randy Orton, AJ Styles and…

Sixteen teams have advanced into the knockout stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2023 currently ongoing in Cote D’Ivoire. The race to advance to the quarter final promises to be keenly contested as the games are set to broadcast live on GOtv. From the group stage results, favourites and dark horses have emerged. Below is a rundown of the fixtures which will also be available for livestreaming on the GOtv Stream app. Angola vs Namibia Group D leader, Angola, will go head-to-head with Namibia in their battle for a place in the quarter-final of the AFCON. After drawing…