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English FA Cup: Quarter Final Fixtures

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Premire League giants, Arsenal FC will host Odion Ighalo’s Watford FC in the Quarter Finals of the English FA Cup if they come out victorious in their second leg of their 5th round game against Hull City. The all important match will be played just  48 hours after its Premier league London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

 Chelsea will face Everton in the pick of the ties  for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.

The blues thrashed a youthful Manchester City side 5-1 to earn their spot in the draw and will now travel to Goodison Park over the weekend of March 11/12.

The clash will be a rematch of the 2009 FA Cup final where Chelsea triumphed 2-1 and Louis Saha scoring the fastest goal in FA Cup final history after just 25 seconds on that day but goals from Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard ensured it was John Terry who lifted the trophy.

in other matches, should Manchester United overcome Shrewsbury on Monday night (7.45pm) they will host West Ham while championship side, Reading will host premier league side Crystal Palace.

Summarily,

FA Cup sixth round (March 11/12/13)

Everton v Chelsea

Reading v Crystal Palace

Arsenal/Hull v Watford

Shrewsbury/Man United v West Ham

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Newly Married Liverpool Striker Diogo Jota Dies at 28

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The football world is in deep mourning following the sudden passing of Diogo Jota, star striker for Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team. He was just 28 years old.

Jota lost his life in a tragic road incident in Spain alongside his younger brother in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, 2025.

The devastating news comes less than two weeks after his wedding to his longtime partner, Rute Cardoso, which took place on June 22, 2025. The couple shared three children and had just begun a new chapter together.

Since joining Liverpool in 2020, Jota became a fan favorite for his sharp instincts, energy, and goal-scoring brilliance. He also proudly represented Portugal on the international stage, winning hearts with his commitment and character.

This is a heartbreaking loss for his family, friends, teammates, and the entire football community.

Rest in peace, Diogo Jota.
You will never walk alone. ❤️

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NFF Denies Blacklisting Leon Balogun from Super Eagles

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Leon Balogun, whose sudden absence from the Super Eagles squad raised concerns, especially after his comments on players’ welfare, has been cleared by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF). The NFF has denied that his exclusion is related to his outspoken interview.

In a statement, NFF spokesman Ademola Olajire addressed the rumors, stating that the claims were incorrect.

“The interview in question was in June 2021. Since then, Balogun has participated in seven games for the Super Eagles. This is verifiable. He was included in the squad for AFCON but missed out due to injury. He returned in 2022, playing in both World Cup qualifier matches against Ghana and in the AFCON qualifiers under coach Jose Peseiro,” Olajire explained.

He continued, “Claims that Balogun’s absence is due to his interview are unfair to the NFF. We do not make player selections for coaches, and the concerns raised by Balogun in that interview were addressed by us. No directive has been given by the NFF to blacklist him from the Super Eagles.”

With Eric Chelle’s list on the horizon, fans are hopeful for a potential Balogun return. His wealth of experience and continued presence in top-tier football make him a valuable asset, and many, including this writer, believe his inclusion would still be beneficial for the national team. Fingers crossed!

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Ghana Coach Relieved to Avoid Nigeria in Group Stages

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Ghana’s Black Satellites head coach, Desmond Ofei, has expressed his team’s relief at not being in the same group as Nigeria for the upcoming U-20 AFCON.

This follows their 2-1 loss to Nigeria in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Togo last year.

“We’re happy not to be in Group B because it’s a very competitive group,” Ofei shared with Joy Prime Sports. “I believe we’re in a position where we can control the flow of this tournament from our side.”

Ghana has been placed in Group A for the competition.

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