Day: November 22, 2017

Chelsea Thump Qarabag To Qualify For Round Of 16 In UCL

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Eden Hazard, Willian and Cesc Fabregas scored to send Chelsea into the knockout phase of the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Qarabag. Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League’s round of 16 with a comfortable 4-0 win over 10-man Qarabag on Wednesday. Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas and a double from Willian sealed the three points for Antonio Conte’s side in Baku and ensure they will progress to the knockout phase of the competition. Qarabag, thrashed 6-0 in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge in September, started well…

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Muslim cleric arrested with fresh human parts in Ibadan

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An Islamic cleric alongside two others have been arrested by the Police Command in Oyo State for being in possession of two fresh human heads and legs. The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Odude, paraded the suspects in Ibadan on Wednesday. Odude said that the suspects confessed to have severed the body parts from corpses at a Muslim cemetery in Isale General Area, Ogbomoso. He said the suspects were arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the command on November 11, following a tip-off by a member of the public. “The…

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ROBBERY MESS: Police Declare Singer, Burna Boy Wanted

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In a statement made available to the media late last night on behalf of the Lagos State police commissioner, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, police public relations officer, Lagos state police command, wrote; “The Lagos state Police Command would like to inform members of the public that Damini Ogulu a.k.a ‘Burna Boy’ is YET to report himself to the police and still on the run contrary to reports making rounds on the internet that the musician has honoured police invitation. The command would also like to inform the public that only Burna…

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Spurs Advance To Last 16 With Win Over Dortmund

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Striker Harry Kane says Tottenham have proved the doubters wrong by finishing top of one of the toughest groups in this season’s Champions League. Spurs won at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday to secure their place at the head of the group with a game to spare. That followed a 3-1 win against Real Madrid at the start of November which ensured their place in the last 16. “The group we had, a lot of people doubted us and we wanted to prove them wrong,” said Kane. “Hopefully we can build…

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Monaco Crash Out Of UCL

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Last season’s Champions League semi-finalists Monaco are out of Europe following defeat by RB Leipzig. Leonardo Jardim’s side have collected two points from five matches and finish bottom of Group G, meaning they do not even drop into the Europa League. Needing to win to keep alive their hopes, Monaco found themselves 3-0 down after 31 minutes following a Jemerson own goal and two strikes from Timo Werner. Radamel Falcao pulled a goal back for Monaco, before Naby Keita ended the home side’s hopes just before half-time. “We’ve always paid…

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Ronaldo sets record as Real reach last 16

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Cristiano Ronaldo broke another Champions League record as holders Real Madrid thrashed Apoel Nicosia to qualify for the last 16. Ronaldo scored twice in the second half to take his tally to 18 Champions League goals in 2017 – the most in a calendar year. Real have been on a poor run but were dominant as they picked up their biggest away win in the competition. Real will face a group winner in the last 16 as Tottenham won Group H. Zinedine Zidane has won the Champions League in each…

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