Category: Baba Ijebu

UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day B)

The second leg Match Day A in this Round of 16 produced unbelievable matches and results. Juventus need a magical night on Tuesday to overcome a two-goal deficit against Atletico Madrid to progress to the last eight. Barcelona and Bayern Munich play the return legs at home after earning a scoreless first leg; with the… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day B)

FESIG League Preview – (Premier League top-four race)

Old foes, Arsenal and Manchester United square off at the Emirates stadium in a game that could be pivotal in the top four race in England. Mario Balotelli will face his former team OGC Nice show up at the Orange Velodrome. There is no margin for error for either Borussia Dortmund or Bayern Munich in… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Premier League top-four race)

UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day A)

Borussia Dortmund and Manchester United need magical performances on Tuesday and Wednesday night to overcome their tough first leg results as they bid for a place in the final eight of the Champions League. For Ajax AFC, there is nothing to lose, rather it is about creating an upset against struggling defending champions, Real Madrid… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 – 2nd Leg Match Day A)

Dare to dream: Getafe creep slowly towards Champions League Birth

After 26 rounds of games in 2018-19 LaLiga BBVA season, a look at the Primera League table starts with the top three expected to lead the race right in front but in fourth position is where you begin to question the legitimacy of what you are seeing. It’s not a mistake, Getafe – the small… Continue reading Dare to dream: Getafe creep slowly towards Champions League Birth

FESIG League Preview – (Derbies; El Clasico, Rome, North London and Merseyside)

It is a weekend of derbies across Europe with some of the fiercest rivals locking horns. It doesn’t come bigger than the El Clasico in Spain; the irresistible force of Lionel Messi and Barcelona up against the immovable object of Sergio Ramos and Real Madrid in the second part of two El Clasico taking place… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Derbies; El Clasico, Rome, North London and Merseyside)

Kylian Mbappé: A Record Breaker!

On Sunday evening at Pars des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid Kylian Mbappé aged 20 years, two months and three days became the youngest player to reach the 50-goal Ligue 1 milestone breaking a 37-year-old record. This record was previously held by previously held by Yannick Stopyra – the former French international who broke into Sochaux… Continue reading Kylian Mbappé: A Record Breaker!

FESIG League Preview – (The North West Derby)

One of the biggest derby in the England – the North West Derby between fierce rivals sees top four contender – Manchester United battle it out against title chasing – Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Bayern Munich can level up on points with leaders Borussia Dortmund in a revenge game against Hertha Berlin at… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (The North West Derby)

UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day B)

It is crunch time in the UEFA Champions League; the knockout stage of the competition begins in the Round of 16 with eight exciting fixtures across Europe. Last week, the first four matches took place and the remaining four will be played this week. Jurgen Klopp welcomes old foes – Bayern Munich to Anfield with… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day B)

UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day A)

It is crunch time in the UEFA Champions League; the knockout stage of the competition begins in the Round of 16 with eight exciting fixtures across Europe. Our focus is on Match Day A which has four matches over two days with the remainder for next week. With the huge call for technology in football,… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Preview – (Round of 16 Match Day A)

Tribute to Emiliano Sala

At moments like this, we are left with the realization that nothing matters more than life. Argentine-born Emiliano Sala was on his way to his new club to start a new adventure in his professional career when the aircraft taking him suddenly vanished off radar. The body recovered from the wreckage of the plane on… Continue reading Tribute to Emiliano Sala

The new sensation at the Santiago Bernabeu – Vinicius Junior

Believe it or not, 13th time European champions; a team with FIFA World Cup winners – Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos and Raphael Varane; 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric and several world class players including Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Casemiro and Isco has been relying on a teenager – Brazilian starlet Vinicius Jr. in the past… Continue reading The new sensation at the Santiago Bernabeu – Vinicius Junior

FESIG League Preview – (Unai Emery takes on compatriot Pep Guardiola)

Paris Saint-Germain travel to Stade Groupama to face Lyon in the big clash in Ligue 1 without Brazilian super star Neymar who is out of football action for 10 weeks. The top four battle in Italy is getting more intriguing with a big game in Rome between fifth place Roma and fourth position Milan. Resurgent… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (Unai Emery takes on compatriot Pep Guardiola)

FESIG League Preview – (The Reds Devils take on the Gunners in epic FA Cup battle)

The oldest cup competition – the English FA Cup reaches its fourth round with biggest round of this round taking place in London as Arsenal host Manchester United at the Emirates stadium. Carlo Ancelotti returns to the San Siro for the second time in a space of a month to face his former team Milan… Continue reading FESIG League Preview – (The Reds Devils take on the Gunners in epic FA Cup battle)