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By our man in Spain BARCELONA, Spain – The very bricks and mortar of the Spotify Camp Nou seemed to breathe a collective sigh of relief and then roar with defiance last night, as FC Barcelona came from behind to deliver a massive statement in the La Liga title race, defeating rivals Atlético Madrid 3-1. While the stadium’s ongoing, colossal rebuild has dominated headlines off the pitch, it was the action on the hallowed, partially-uncovered turf that grabbed the spotlight as Hansi Flick’s men refused to wilt under intense pressure from Diego Simeone’s visiting Rojiblancos. The hosts fell…
By SCM Sports Writer ST. JAMES PARK – The old, grand theatre of St. James’ Park was supposed to be a fortress, a symbol of Newcastle United’s soaring ambitions, but last night it became the stage for a dramatic, late-show Spurs equaliser that sucked the life out of Tyneside. In a match that erupted into chaos in the final twenty minutes, Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero netted a stunning, acrobatic overhead kick deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw, silencing the famously passionate Geordie faithful who thought they had the three points wrapped up. For the majority…
By SCM Sports Correspondent CRAVEN COTTAGE, LONDON – In a match that belonged in the history books and very nearly the asylum, Manchester City somehow survived a spectacular second-half meltdown to stagger out of Craven Cottage with a ludicrous 5-4 victory over a ferocious Fulham side. The grand old ground on the banks of the Thames, usually known for its picturesque charm, was transformed into a screaming, heaving cauldron of chaos as a game that looked done and dusted by half-time ended with City clinging on for dear life. For 54 minutes, it was business as usual…
AFC BOURNEMOUTH 0 – 1 EVERTON By SCM Sports Writer BOURNEMOUTH – The Vitality Stadium, a ground that feels less like a Premier League fortress and more like a snug fishing hut tucked away on the South Coast, has finally surrendered its hold over Everton. For years, the Toffees have pitched up at this tiny, atmospheric ground and left with nothing but sand in their boots and a sinking feeling. But last night, under the cold, crisp glare of the floodlights, a solitary, scrappy, deflected 78th-minute strike from Jack Grealish broke the hoodoo, giving David Moyes’s patched-up Blues…
By SCM Sports Correspondent BILBAO, SPAIN — It’s known simply as ‘The Cathedral.’ A fortress built on Basque pride, where the air vibrates with an intensity few clubs outside of Anfield or Celtic Park can match. For 90 minutes last night, San Mamés was supposed to be Real Madrid’s spiritual graveyard, the place where their shaky title hopes finally died. Instead, Kylian Mbappé didn’t just walk into the church—he stole the offering plate, switched off the lights, and left the 51,000-strong congregation in stunned silence. Real Madrid delivered a masterclass in controlled aggression, defying the red-and-white fury of…
By our man in Ibadan IBADAN, NIGERIA — The electric atmosphere of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba proved the difference-maker as Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) secured a crucial and hard-fought 1-0 victory over local rivals Remo Stars in their rescheduled NPFL clash today. Known affectionately as the ‘Oluyole Warriors’, Shooting Stars turned their newly-minted home ground into an unbreachable fortress to claim bragging rights in the fiery South-West Derby. The stadium, which recently underwent a significant facelift, was a cauldron of noise, with thousands of home fans painting the stands blue and white, their deafening support driving…
By SCM Football Correspondent PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA — Rivers United snatched a dramatic late winner against Kano Pillars yesterday, securing a vital 1-0 victory in a hard-fought Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter played out in the magnificent surroundings of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The stadium, a sprawling, modern architectural marvel that has played host to international fixtures and cup finals, proved a fitting stage for the high-stakes clash between two of Nigerian football’s heavyweight clubs. Despite the stunning, 40,000-capacity arena urging them on, the hosts struggled to break down a resilient Kano Pillars side, who…
L-R: Chukwuemeka Agada, Regional Sales Manager, The Alternative Bank; Akanni Owolabi, Regional Head, Edo/Delta, The Alternative Bank; Chief (Dr.) Samuel Eshenake, Secretary, Uvwie Local Government Council; High Chief Hope Akasa (JP), Unuevworo of Uvwie Kingdom, and Hon. Andrew Agagbo, Vice-Chairman, Uvwie Local Government Council, at the launch of The Alternative Bank’s branch in Effurun, Delta State on Tuesday. Admin I Wednesday, Dec.03.2025 EFFURUN, Delta – The Alternative Bank (AltBank), a Nigerian non-interest bank, has opened its flagship branch in Effurun, Delta State, a bold move in its mission to reshape banking in Nigeria. Strategically positioned to serve…
By SCM Correspondent WEMBLEY – A 22-year-old man and a woman have been dramatically arrested by detectives probing the horrific stabbing murder of a young man in Wembley. The massive Met Police investigation was launched after the victim, 22, was knifed on High Road, Wembley, just before 1pm on Monday. Despite the desperate efforts of paramedics, the victim sadly died later in hospital. His heartbroken family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. RAID ARRESTS The dramatic arrests came earlier today (Tuesday) after cops swooped on an address in Harrow, NW9. A 22-year-old man was cuffed…
By SCM Staff Writer ABUJA — Nigeria has formally joined the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Programme, a strategic move aimed at enhancing the country’s trade competitiveness, promoting export diversification, and strengthening priority value chains. The AATB Membership Agreement was signed in Abuja on the sidelines of the 5th AATB Board of Governors Meeting, solidifying a partnership expected to unlock significant opportunities for trade-led development. Strategic Partnership Framework The agreement was signed by H.E. Mr. Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and Eng. Adeeb Y. Al Aama, CEO of the International Islamic Trade…
