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Niger Tornadoes Players Granted 10-Day New Year Break.
In a recent announcement, the management of Niger Tornadoes has granted the players a well-deserved 10-day break to celebrate the New Year with their families. This decision comes on the heels of the conclusion of the first stanza of the 2024/25 season, during which the team faced a challenging match against defending champions Rangers, ultimately losing 1-0 at the Bako Kontagaro Stadium in Minna.
Currently, the Ikon Allah Boys find themselves in ninth position on the league table, having accumulated 24 points thus far. As the team prepares for the upcoming challenges, they will return to action with a crucial away match against Rangers in Enugu, marking the start of the second half of the season.
The resumption of play is scheduled for January 19, providing the players with an opportunity to recharge and regroup as they aim to improve their standing in the league. The management encourages all fans to support the team during this festive period and looks forward to a successful second stanza.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to depart from Moscow tonight, en route to Russia for a highly anticipated international friendly match. This follows their participation and victory in the 2025 Unity Cup invitational tournament held in London, where they triumphed over Jamaica in a 5-4 penalty shootout at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford.
The team, led by Eric Chelle, will travel to Russia via Morocco. They are set to face Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday. This match marks the first-ever encounter between the two nations at the senior level.
The Super Eagles enter this historic fixture with a strong record, remaining unbeaten in their last four games, securing three wins and one draw.
Chelsea Football Club has set its sights on Europa Conference League success, as manager Enzo Maresca leads a 23-man squad to Wroclaw, Poland, for the final against Real Betis. The Blues aim to conclude their season with silverware on Wednesday night.
Fresh off securing a Champions League spot with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, Maresca has selected a robust squad for the encounter. The goalkeeping options include Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, and Lucas Bergstrom.
The defensive lineup features captain Reece James, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, and Trevoh Chalobah.
In midfield, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Mathis Amougou, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo are all available for selection.
The attacking options are Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Tyrique George, and Jadon Sancho. Chelsea looks to capitalize on this talent to secure a victory against the LaLiga side.
Lionel Messi, the former captain and iconic figure of FC Barcelona, has publicly congratulated his former club on their recent La Liga title victory. The Inter Miami forward took to Instagram, reposting the club’s celebratory post and adding a simple, yet significant, “Congratulations.”
Barcelona secured their 28th La Liga title this season after a 2-0 victory against Espanyol. This victory, secured under the management of Hansi Flick, completes a treble for the Catalan giants, adding to their previous triumphs in the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey. While they faced disappointment in the Champions League, falling to Inter Milan, the La Liga title solidifies a successful season for the Blaugrana. Messi’s acknowledgement underscores his continued connection with the club despite his departure in 2021.
