Hydro FC and Comrades FC beat Faka United and Smarts FC respectively to set up a meeting in the final of the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala while the two losing semi finalists meet in the third place match to battle for bronze.Comrades FC team photo before the game against Smarts FC. Photo Credits: HF WORLDThe highly anticipated meeting between Smarts and Comrades FC, both whom were the two most entertaining teams in the competition as Smarts FC has scored the most goals of any team so far, 12, while Comrades FC had scored in each of their games before…
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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on Monday afternoon had his pre match press conference as Chelsea entertain visiting French champions, Lille at the Stamford Bridge stadium on Tuesday evening.Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on February 18, 2022 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)The German talked about a hot of topics including Romelu Lukaku’s struggles at the club, the Champions League new rule, the opponents Lille, injury updates amongst other topics.Thomas Tuchel on Romelu Lukaku’s struggles and lack of touches in games:”What can I do? I don’t know. Now we…
The quarter final of the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala saw the surprise package of the competition, ANP FC bow out in a 2-0 loss to Hydro FC thanks to a brace from Israel Salami, who is now the outright top scorer in the competition with his fourth and fifth strikes.Road to the final of the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala. Photo Credits: Moore’s Graphics.The first half ended goalless as neither side was unable to find the right side of the net even though both were presented fairly decent opportunities. That however changed in the second half and Hydro FC…
Having recorded their first win of the new calender year last time out, Arsenal will be back at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon to entertain Brentford as the race for the top four starts heating up.Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta in a match against Manchester City. Photo Credits: Twitter.The Gunners have failed to capitalize on some slip ups this season having recorded some disappointing results like the loss to Everton, who had not win in eight games before hosting the Mikel Arteta’s side at the Goodison.Arsenal also failed to beat Burnley at the Emirates in a 0-0 draw, while they have…
The final day of the group games in the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala has come and gone as it was a day of delight for Smarts FC, Comrades FC and Exceptional FC as they all book their places in the final eight on the day, joining ANP FC, who already sealed qualification in their second game.Quarter finals draw and route to the final. Photo Credits: Moore’s Graphics.The first game of the day was supposed to be played between Exceptional FC and Mariners FC but the later failed to show up after already being eliminated, thus a 3-0 win was…
In an highly controversial opening game of day five of the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala, Javelin Boys came out on top in their group C fixture, winning 3-1 against Predators FC to secure their place in the next round of the competition.Javelin Boys made it to the last eight after a 3-1 win over Predators FC. Photo Credits: HF WORLDWale popularly known as Waposh gave them a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute of the encounter from the spot, after he was brought down in the box by an opposition defender. His effort managed to beat the Predators’ goalkeeper,…
ANP FC becomes the first team to qualify for the quarter finals in the ongoing HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala in the wake of their win over Hell Boys as they maka it two wins from as many games in group D.ANP FC has become the only team to qualify for the quarters in the HF WORLD’s Exquisite Soccer Gala. Photo Credits: HF WORLDDespite being the least rated team in the competition due to the concentration of players from 100 level and of the same department, Department of Animal Physiology, no one gave then a chance at the start of…
The UEFA Champions League returns this week and the round of 16 first leg games will be played as many teams look to put behind their poor run in the league and start brightly, the first of a double-header in the knockout rounds of the Champions League with brand new rule set to be in use.Champions LeagueThe new rule has it that the away goal rule will no longer be in use, meaning teams will no longer feel pressured of not scoring away to their opponents as long as they can always get the job done in their own ground.The…
Matchday Two and day three of the HF World’s Exquisite Soccer Gala kicked off at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeouta FUNAAB Sports Center Ogun state, Nigeria on Monday morning with the clash between Kennyology FC and Empire FC.Results of DAY THREE games. Photo Credits: Moore’s GraphicsBoth side lost their first games with Kennyology FC losing 2-0 to The Expendables while Empire FC fell to Faka United by a lone goal and at kickoff, both know a win for either side will spell the end for the other in the competition.It was Empire FC that had the better start to…
After the teams involved on day one have made quite some impression with The Expendables, Faka United, Hydro FC and Predators FC all emerging victorious in their respective games, the teams playing on day two were eager to make good accounts of themselves and they did not disappointing, although one at the expense of another.The result of games played on Sunday 13th February.The first game of the day was a thrilling contest between Smart FC and Mariners FC but only one side will find it thrilling as Mariners FC were on the receiving end of a 6-0 win for a…