Manchester United qualified for the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League with an emphatic win at Old Trafford on Thursday night. United came into the match trailing 2-1 in the first leg against Midtjylland in Denmark last week. The Louis Van Gaal’s side first went a goal down in the first half, but…
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GTBank Hails World Class Play At 2016 Lagos Polo
After a successful two-week of exciting polo, music, fashion, champagnes and cocktails, the 2016 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament finally came to a grand close on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, Lagos. From thrilling performances by players and music stars, to the dazzling GTBank Lounge where guests were treated to…
FA Cup: United Book Place In Q-Finals
Manchester United are through to the fifth round of the 2016 Emirates FA Cup. The Louis Van Gaal’s side defeated Shrewsbury Town 3-0 on Monday night. Goals from Chris Smalling, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard in the 37th, 45th and 61st minutes respectively sealed the game for the red side of Manchester. The win came…
Barcelona To Start Academy In Lagos
Spanish football giants, Barcelona FC has partnered with the Lagos State to establish its first Football Academy in the metropolis. Representatives of the popular club were in Lagos to meet with the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday to discuss how to make the dream a reality. Ambode, who welcomed the idea, promised several La…
Ogun State Principals Cup Kicks Off
The conference hall of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, Abeokuta on Thursday, February 11, 2016 played host to government officials, football administrators and school representatives as Guaranty Trust Bank officially announced the commencement of the 4th edition of its flagship youth soccer competition, the Ogun State Principals Cup. The competition which has become an integral…
Guardiola Confirmed Next City Manager
Bayern Munich boss, Pep Guardiola, has been confirmed to take over as Manchester City boss. The 45-year-old Spaniard agreed a three-year contract to become City manager in the summer. He will succeed City’s present Chilean coach, Manuel Pellegrini, who is expected to leave the club on June 30, 2016. According to a statement by Manchester…
Guinea Chase Nigeria Out Of CHAN 2016
Home based Super Eagles were on Tuesday eliminated by Guinea from the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) taking place in Rwanda. Nigeria was defeated 1-0 by Guinea in their last Group C match on Tuesday and qualified for the next round alongside Tunisia, the group leaders. Tunisia mauled Niger Republic 5-0, which got a red…
Naira Rain On Victorious 1985 Eaglets
Members of the 1985 world-conquering Golden Eaglets team will receive N2 million each from the Federal Government for their exploits, President Muhammadu Buhari has promised. The President also said other athletes that did the country proud at various competitions will get cash rewards as well. At a reception held in Abuja to honour the team…
Leicester Grab Late Win As Liverpool, City, Chelsea Held
Claudio Ranieri’s men snatched a late win from Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday at White Hart Lane in a Barclays Premier League match. The Foxes scored seven minutes before time in the second half to take away three points from the Lane. Robert Huth score a header from a corner to keep Leicester City second behind…
Messi Wins Record 5th FIFA Ballon D'Or Award
Barcelona star, Lionel Messi, was on Monday announced as winner of the prestigious FIFA Ballon D’Or award at a ceremony held in Zurich, Switzerland. The Argentine grabbed his fifth best player of the year award at the expense of Christiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid and his teammate at Barcelona, Neymar. Messi raked in the highest…