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Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle Names Two Things He Wants To Achieve With Nigeria

Eric Chelle, head coach of the Super Eagles, has expressed his ambition to lead Nigeria to victory in both the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the FIFA World Cup.

Chelle, who has less than a year in his contract with the Super Eagles, spoke in a recent interview on the Histoires de Foot Podcast.

“I have a structure around me to try to progress as a coach. It is true that not long ago, I said that my dream was to be the first African at Real Madrid,” Chelle said.

“But that is not my only dream. I want to win the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.

“If we had gone through, I wanted to qualify for the World Cup with Nigeria, and I even wanted to win that World Cup.

“I have lots of dreams. I am 48 years old but still young and someone who wants to realise his dreams.”

Chelle led Nigeria to win the bronze medal during the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

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Champions League Round of 16 Teams Confirmed: Not Just the Usual Giants, Galatasaray, Real Madrid, PSG and More Join the Fray

The 2025/26 Champions League round of 16 is set with 16 teams, including surprises like Bodø/Glimt and Galatasaray. See who qualified via playoffs, the big names, and the most exciting matchups to watch after the February 27 draw.

Champions League 1/8 Finals Participants 2025/26: Full List and Key Storylines Ahead of Draw

The Champions League knockout stage is taking shape, and honestly, it’s more open than many expected. All 16 spots for the round of 16 are now filled after the playoff ties wrapped up. Eight teams sailed through the league phase straight to this stage, while the other eight had to battle through those tense two-legged playoffs. For supporters tracking every twist via free livescore football, this is where the real drama begins.

Look, this isn’t the usual lineup of only superclubs dominating everything. Sure, the heavy hitters are there, but some underdogs punched way above their weight to join them.

Teams That Skipped the Playoffs (Direct to Round of 16)

These sides finished in the top eight of the league phase and got a bye. No extra games, just straight into March’s action:

  • Arsenal
  • Bayern Munich
  • Liverpool
  • Tottenham
  • Barcelona
  • Chelsea
  • Sporting CP
  • Manchester City

That’s a lot of Premier League and big European names. They earned the rest and the seeding advantage in the draw.

Playoff Winners Who Made It Through

The real drama came in the playoffs. These teams fought their way in, often against tough opponents:

  • Galatasaray (edged out Juventus in a wild aggregate with extra time)
  • Real Madrid
  • PSG
  • Atalanta (beat Borussia Dortmund)
  • Bayer Leverkusen (solid win over Olympiacos)
  • Bodø/Glimt (huge shock, knocked out Inter Milan)
  • Newcastle United (overpowered Qarabag)
  • Atlético Madrid (ran riot against Club Brugge, including a Sorloth hat-trick in one leg)

Bodø/Glimt’s run stands out the most. A small Norwegian club, with their domestic season barely started, took down Inter, last season’s finalists, 5-2 on aggregate. They even won at San Siro. That’s the kind of story that makes the Champions League special. Not every year do you see a team from Norway’s far north this deep.Galatasaray also turned heads by getting past Juventus, showing Turkish football can still mix it with the elite.

Why This Round of 16 Feels Different

Not all qualifiers are the perennial top clubs. Real Madrid and PSG had to go through playoffs, something you don’t see often from those two. Madrid, with their history, still needed to grind out results against Benfica. PSG handled Monaco. It shows even giants can slip in the new league-phase format.But the underdogs add spice. Newcastle back in the mix with their Saudi-backed push.Atalanta is always dangerous in knockouts. Leverkusen is carrying last season’s momentum. And Bodø/Glimt, pure fairytale stuff.The seeded teams (top eight) avoid each other in the round of 16, so no Arsenal vs Bayern early. But the unseeded playoff winners can land anyone. That opens doors for big clashes.

Most Intriguing Things to Watch After the Draw

The draw happens on February 27, and it’ll set up some mouth watering ties. Here are the ones I’m most curious about:

  • Bodø/Glimt’s next adventure. They could face Manchester City again (they already beat them once in the league phase) or Sporting. Imagine the Arctic Circle hosting Pep’s side in March snow.
  • Galatasaray vs one of the English giants. Possible Liverpool or Tottenham matchup. The Türk Telekom Stadium atmosphere would be insane for an away Premier League team.
  • Real Madrid against a top seed. They drew Sporting or City in potential paths. Madrid in knockout mode is always scary, but facing City again would be fireworks.
  • PSG vs Barcelona or Chelsea. Mbappé gone, but PSG still loaded. A reunion with Barca or a London battle could get messy.
  • Atléticovs Liverpool or Tottenham. Simeone loves these gritty ties against English sides. Highintensity, cardseverywhere.
  • Atalanta or Leverkusen vs Arsenal/Bayern. Both Italian/German sides play open, attacking football. Could produce thrillers.

First legs March 10-11, seconds March 17-18. No room for error now.

This season’s format has shaken things up. More teams get a shot, and we’ve seen shocks. The usual suspects are still favourites, but don’t count out the newcomers. Bodø/Glimt has already proven that anything can happen.Whoever you support, the next few months look packed with proper European nights. The full set of UEFA Champions League fixtures drops tomorrow, and expect some chaos. Get ready for some proper drama.

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At Least They Didn’t Say I Wasn’t Good In Bed – Actress Anita Joseph’s Estranged Husband, MC Fish Throws Shade

MC Fish, the former husband of Nollywood actress Anita Joseph, has stirred fresh conversation online following a recent post many believe was directed at his ex-wife.

Taking to his Snapchat page, the entertainer shared a statement that appeared to reference the various allegations and criticisms that have trailed him since their split.

 

In the post, MC Fish suggested that despite everything that has been said about him, there is one accusation no one has made.

 

 

 

“Inside everything wey dem talk at least them no talk say I no good in bed,” he wrote in pidgin English.

While he did not mention Anita Joseph by name, the timing and tone of the message have fueled speculation that it may have been a subtle jab. The comment quickly drew reactions from followers, with some interpreting it as humor and others seeing it as a deliberate attempt to throw shade.

Interestingly, his remark touches on a pattern often seen during messy celebrity breakups. In heated separations, it is not uncommon for former partners to make claims about their ex’s bedroom performance as a way of shaming or embarrassing them publicly.

Such allegations frequently become part of the online narrative, especially when emotions are running high. Against that backdrop, MC Fish’s statement appears to preemptively address — or even mock — that possibility.

So far, Anita Joseph has not publicly responded to the post.

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Super Eagles: Why I Asked NFF For $130,000 Monthly Salary, Made 19 Demands – Eric Chelle Opens Up

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has confirmed that he presented specific conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation regarding a new contract.

Chelle has been locked in negotiations with the National Sports Commission, NSC, since he led the team to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in January.

 

 

However, some of the details were leaked to the media.

 

Reports claimed Chelle asked for €130,000 monthly alongside improved working conditions.

 

Chelle has now confirmed the circulated docuement is authentic and questioned how it became public.

“Today, if I’m being honest, I don’t really know. The first question I ask myself is how this document could have ended up in the media.

“That’s the question I’m asking myself,” he said in an interview with histoiresdefootpodcast.

Chelle also explained that the salary figure was in dollars, not euros.

And according to the Malian, the amount would cover the wages of his technical crew.

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Transfer: Why Ademola Lookman Didn’t Join Osimhen At Galatasaray – Agent Reveals

Italian football agent, George Gardi, has revealed the reason Ademola Lookman did not team up with Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray.

Recall that Galatasaray were keen to sign Lookman from Atalanta in the last two transfer windows.

Osimhen even revealed that he was talking to his fellow Nigerian international teammate to join him at Galatasaray.

However, Lookman ended up joining Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window.

Speaking on the development, Gardi, who played a role in many important transfers for Galatasaray, said that Lookman could have joined Osimhen at Galatasaray after his deal to join Inter Milan collapsed, but Atalanta refused to let him go.

“Especially with top-level players, sometimes transfers don’t fall through. There are endless variables,” Gardi told Tuttosport.

“Last summer, after his [Ademola Lookman’s] deal with Inter fell through, I tried for Lookman; I wanted to emulate the Osimhen operation.

“A loan with a purchase option. But his club didn’t want to let him go. I tried again in January, but this time the demands from the Bergamo club were too high.”

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President Tinubu Approves Reconstruction Of Three Federal Roads

Bola Tinubu has given immediate approval for the reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State, as well as the extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to link up with the East–West Road in Rivers State.

The president gave the approval during a meeting with the Minister of Works, David Umahi.

The three road projects in Niger State are expected to be reconstructed using reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability and long-term value.

They include; Mokwa–Bida Road (120km); Mokwa–Makeri Road (63km) and Bida–Labata Road (123.5km).

The extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road, the project will be executed on a dual carriageway capacity.

It is also expected to get constructed with concrete pavement, and equipped with solar-powered street lighting.

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INEC Announces New Dates For 2027 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a new schedule for the 2027 general elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027.

According to the commission, elections for governorship positions and State Houses of Assembly will now take place on February 6, 2027.

Previously, INEC had slated the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, while governorship and state assembly contests were to be conducted on March 6, 2027.

However, the commission reviewed the dates following the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the signing into law of the new Electoral Act, 2026.

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I’m Very Sure I Will Defeat Him – Portable Boasts After Receiving ₦40m To Fight Carter Efe

Nigerian street-pop singer Portable has revealed that he was paid ₦40 million to agree to a boxing match with popular content creator Carter Efe.

The singer shared the update through a video posted on his Instagram page, where he told his followers that the payment was made after he confirmed his readiness for the boxing match.

 

 

According to him, the money was given simply for accepting to participate in the fight.

 

Portable also revealed that music executive Soso Soberekon and businessman E-Money have each pledged to reward him with ₦50 million and a car if he wins the match against Carter Efe.

 

He expressed confidence in his ability to defeat his opponent.

The boxing match was arranged after Soberekon announced a cash prize of ₦50 million for the winner, which drew attention online.

Portable said: “I have received N40 million from the organisers. They paid me the money just for accepting to fight Carter Efe. I’m very sure that I will defeat him.

“Soso Soberekon, and E-Money said they will also give me N50 million each with a car if I defeat him.”

Following the offer, Carter Efe accepted the challenge and confirmed his willingness to face the singer in the ring.

In a separate video shared on his own page, Carter Efe called on the organizers to set a date for the fight, showing that both parties are ready to proceed.

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How Bad Economy Is Affecting Streaming Revenues In Nigeria – Music Producer, Sarz (Video)

Renowned Nigerian music producer Sarz (born Osabuohien Osaretin) has explained why music streaming earnings are significantly lower in Nigeria than in the United States and other Western nations.

Appearing in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Sarz noted that the revenue for a million streams on Spotify in the United States is between 3,000 to 5,000 dollars while in Nigeria, the revenue for the same streams is a meager 300 or 500 dollars despite the cost of marketing and promotion being almost the same.

“A million streams from the United States is maybe $3000-$5000..That same 1 million streams from Nigeria is arguably maybe $300-$500 but it will cost you the same amount to market or promote a song in Nigeria as much as it would cost you abroad,” he remarked.

Sarz explained that the disparity in revenue payments is due to economic reasons, stressing that subscribers in Western countries pay far more than Nigerians because they have better economies.

He noted that Nigerian love and desire to patronise music but lack the resources to afford premium subscriptions thereby making streams from Nigeria less economically valuable than Western countries.

On the way forward, Sarz said, “We [Nigerian entertainers and executives] are waiting for the state of the country to get better so other things can start improving.

“I think we have done very well with the resources that we have and with all the obstacles against us.

“I mean, people are streaming music, the people that can’t stream, can’t afford it. But people listen to music across the country and if they can’t afford streaming, it just means that they don’t have the money to.

“And how do we empower them? Back to the government. So, we are just waiting till the economy gets better.”

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Burna Boy’s Associate, Rahman Jago Confirms The Singer Has Converted To Islam

Rahman Jago, a Nigerian socialite and associate of Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, has confirmed that the singer has embraced Islam.

Burna Boy, who comes from a Christian background, sparked reports of his conversion to Islam after stating in a podcast a few weeks ago that he embraced Islam “at some point’ in pursuit of truth.

His religion has remained a subject of speculations since the podcast interview.

Recently, his associate Rahman Jago shared a video of Burna Boy praising Allah with himself and other men in what looked like a bar, on his X handle with the caption, “Allahu Akbar.”

Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, reposted the video, stating that the singer “seen so so happy” and urging Allah the make his journey with Islam easy for him.

Taking to the comments section, a curious fan asked Ahmad if the singer has truly converted to Islam. Ahmad responded that some of Burna Boy’s close associate stated that he converted but the singer is yet to confirm the report.

Quoting the curious fan, Rahman Jago stated that Burna Boy has now converted to Islam and he is now a Muslim.

“He converted. He is now a Muslim,” Jago wrote.

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