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UCL Highlights: Marega unleashed, AS Roma deceased, & the Manchester Miracle
It’s confirmed, the Malian forward is a real beast. He was again involved in the goals as FC Porto reached the quarter-finals and etched himself in history joining a very exclusive list of footballers with 6 goals in 6 matches.
UCL: Ajax schooling Real Madrid, the climax of football entertainment
Ajax were fearless and unrelenting in their pursuit of the champions’ scalp. They came to the Bernabeu, saw and conquered. The Dutch Eredivisie side are now in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time 16 years.
UCL Preview: Rising vs Reigning stars in Lyon-Barca clash
La Liga champions, Barcelona, have prioritised the UCL trophy and do have all the needed ammunition to bring the prize home. However, the “factory” of Europe’s brightest talent, Olympique Lyonnais, know how to upset big guns and will be ready for Messi and company.
UCL Preview: Key roles for Africans in the Liverpool & Bayern clash
With Van Dijk suspended and Firmino a doubt, it all bows down to Mane, Salah, Naby Keita and Joel Matip to play leading roles for Liverpool as they welcome fellow five-time champions league winners and current Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich to Anfield.
Africans In The UCL: Morocco well represented as Ajax lose to VAR assisted Madrid
It’s advantage Real Madrid heading into the second leg of their tie with Ajax. However, De Godenzonen can take many positives from their 2-1 loss to the defending Champions League title holders - check our our take on why.
Africans In The UCL: Aurier the winning wing-back as Hakimi & Dortmund fall to Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur are one-foot into the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after seeing off Bundesliga leaders, Borussia Dortmund 3-0. Ivory Coast’s Aurier had a game to remember whereas that of Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi was one to forget.
FT World Cup 2018: Round of 16 Preview [Argentina vs France]
Round of 16 Knockout Match Preview: France vs Argentina. A World Cup 2018 favorite will be eliminated.
