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JUST IN: Bruno Labbadia Appointed As New Head Coach Of Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointment of German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. Labbadia becomes the 37th individual to take on the role.
NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi confirmed early Tuesday morning that the Executive Committee approved the Technical and Development Sub-Committee’s recommendation to hire Labbadia, with the appointment taking effect immediately.
Born in Darmstadt, Germany, on February 8, 1966, Labbadia enjoyed a distinguished playing career, including winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 1994. His playing career saw him represent clubs such as Darmstadt 98, Hamburger SV, FC Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich, FC Cologne, Werder Bremen, Armenia Bielefeld, and Karlsruher SC.
As a coach, he has managed notable teams including Hertha Berlin, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Wolfsburg, Hamburger SV, and Bayer Leverkusen, and he holds a UEFA Pro License.
Labbadia is the sixth German to manage the Super Eagles, following Karl-Heinz Marotzke, Gottlieb Göller, Manfred Höner, Berti Vogts, and Gernot Rohr. Notably, Höner guided Nigeria to the runner-up position at the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations, while Rohr led the team to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Labbadia’s immediate task involves leading the Super Eagles in two crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic on September 7 in Uyo and Rwanda on September 10 in Kigali. He will also oversee four additional qualifiers in October and November.
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High Stakes for English Clubs as UEFA Semi-Finals Reach Conclude on GOtv

The second legs of the European semi-finals take centre stage this week, with six ties across the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League set to decide who advances to the finals. Five English clubs remain in contention, and each will be looking to complete the job or mount a comeback after the opening legs.
On Tuesday, Barcelona and Inter Milan resume their heavyweight clash following a pulsating 3–3 draw at the Olympic Stadium. Xavi’s side, already crowned Copa del Rey winners and top of La Liga, were twice behind before salvaging a draw in the first leg. Inter, who eliminated Bayern Munich in the previous round, will fancy their chances at the San Siro, where the return leg promises to be just as dramatic.
Arsenal will need to overturn a 1–0 deficit when they travel to Paris to face PSG on Wednesday. The Gunners were undone by a solitary goal at the Emirates last week and now face a daunting challenge against a French side that has already knocked out Liverpool and Aston Villa in earlier rounds. Arsenal, who are chasing their first Champions League final appearance since 2006, must produce a resolute performance in the French capital.
In the Europa League on Thursday, Manchester United carry a commanding 3–0 lead into their second-leg fixture against Athletic Bilbao. The Reds were clinical in Spain and will look to manage the return leg at Old Trafford to book their place in the final. United’s domestic form may have faltered, but their European campaign has been efficient.
Tottenham Hotspur also take a two-goal cushion into their second leg against FK Bodø/Glimt. Spurs, struggling in the Premier League, produced one of their better performances in the first leg, winning 3–1 in London. A professional outing in Norway would see them through to the final, keeping hopes of silverware and European qualification alive.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are on the brink of reaching the UEFA Europa Conference League final after dispatching Djurgårdens 4–1 in the first leg in Sweden. The Blues, unbeaten in the competition this season, will aim to complete the job at Stamford Bridge and move one step closer to their first European trophy since 2021. Catch all the games on GOtv.
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UEFA Semi-Finals Week on GOtv: Arsenal, Man United, and Chelsea Target Finals

The business end of European football begins this week as the first legs of the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League semi-finals take centre stage. With five English clubs still in the mix, GOtv viewers are in for a thrilling run of high-stakes football action across three nights.
Champions League: Arsenal Face PSG Test, Barcelona Eye Treble
Arsenal will return to Champions League action on Tuesday, with a blockbuster clash against Ligue 1 champions PSG at the Emirates. Kick-off is at 8:00 PM on GOtv Channel 66 (SS Action). The Gunners earned their spot after a dominant 5-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid, but face a PSG side that’s already eliminated Liverpool and Aston Villa in the knockout stages. Arsenal will be hoping to avoid becoming the third English casualty on the Parisians’ path to the final.
On Wednesday, Barcelona host Inter Milan in another heavyweight Champions League tie. Kick-off is at 8:00 PM on GOtv Channel 66 (SS Action). Fresh from winning the Copa del Rey over the weekend and sitting top of La Liga, Flick’s men are chasing a historic treble. However, Inter, who knocked out Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, will be no pushovers.
Europa League: United and Spurs Out to Salvage Seasons
The Europa League semi-finals kick off on Thursday, with both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur needing strong results to rescue otherwise disappointing domestic campaigns.
United will be away to Spanish outfit Athletic Club, with kick-off at 8:00 PM on GOtv Channel 66 (SS Action). Erik ten Hag’s side have struggled in the Premier League and are currently in 14th place, but edged past Lyon in a 13-goal thriller (7-6 on aggregate) to stay alive in Europe.
Tottenham, meanwhile, face Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt at home. Kick-off is also at 8:00 PM on GOtv Channel 65 (SS EPL). Spurs, sitting 16th in the league, have endured a torrid campaign but narrowly beat Frankfurt 2-1 over two legs to reach this stage. A path to the final, and potentially Champions League football next season, remains on the line for both clubs.
If both English sides can navigate their semi-finals, a blockbuster all-English final could be on the cards.
Conference League: Chelsea Look to Keep Perfect Run Alive
Chelsea have been the standout team in the UEFA Conference League this season, winning 11 of their 12 matches. They’ll look to extend that dominance when they take on Djurgårdens IF at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. Kick-off is at 8:00 PM on GOtv Channel 61 (SS Football). With their domestic top-four hopes fading, this competition presents a golden opportunity for silverware and continental pride.
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GOtv Boxing Night 33: Happy Boy Wins N1m as Badoo Defeats Coffi

Super bantamweight boxer, Sodiq ‘Happy Boy’ Adeleke was the biggest winner at GOtv Boxing Night 33, which held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Saturday.

Adeleke claimed N1m cash prize attached to the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy for Best Boxer after a third-round technical knockout of Muideen Abiodun in their national challenge bout.In the headline fight, teenage sensation Raheem “Badoo” Animashaun maintained his unbeaten record by knocking out Jean Coffi of the Benin Republic in the third round, securing his 15th professional victory. In his post-bout remarks, the boxer, who is a law undergraduate, dared opponents in his weight division to take a shot at the West African Boxing Union (WABU) super flyweight title, which he currently holds. Other highlights of the night included Tobiloba “Silent Assassin” Ijomoni’s victory over Abolade Akintunde in a light welterweight bout, and Emmanuel “Ability Famous” Abimbola edging William “Kaki” Amosu via split decision in a closely contested clash.

Sikiru “Omo Iya Eleja” Shogbesan relied on his experience to defeat Segun “Odi” Gbobaniyi by unanimous decision in their national lightweight challenge, while Tosin “Sojar Boy” Osaigbovo scored a sixth-round technical knockout against Adeogun Awwal, who stepped in as a late replacement for Ghana’s Emmanuel Otoo.In the super featherweight division, Lateef “Captain” Azeez defeated Sodiq “Golden Boy” Oyakojo by split decision to round off a thrilling evening of boxing.GOtv Boxing Night 33 was organised by Flykite Productions and sponsored by GOtv Nigeria.
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