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Barcelona fire four past Viktoria Plzen.

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Barcelona capped off their Champions League campaign with a 4-2 victory over Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Blaugrana entered the game with nothing more than pride on the line after their drop to the Europa League was confirmed last week, while Plzen were guaranteed to finish bottom

As a result, Xavi fielded several youngsters in his starting XI, with Barcelona opening the scoring after just six minutes.

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While not one of those youngsters, Marcos Alonso scored his first career goal in the competition, Ansu Fati‘s strike from distance proving too hot for Jindrich Stanek, with the Spaniard sliding in to score from close range.

Plzen supporters were vocal in supporting the home side but their spirits were dampened just before the half when the Blaugrana doubled their lead.

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Jordi Alba burst down the left and chipped a ball over the top that found Ferran Torres in the middle to ram home. Initially ruled offside, the goal was later given following a VAR review.

The home side were handed a lifeline when Pablo Torre fouled Tomas Chory in the penalty area, with the 27-year-old striker stepping up to fire home past Inaki Pena.

Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, right, vies for the ball with Plzen’s Lukas HejdaPetr David JosekAP

Barcelona restored their two-goal advantage minutes later, Ferran Torres combining with Raphinha after a wonderful run before sending his first-time effort through the legs of Stanek.

Plzen made things interesting, Chory heading home his second of the night in the 63rd minute, before Barcelona wrapped up proceedings with 15 minutes remaining.

A great ball from Raphinha set up Pablo Torre, who fired home his first Barcelona and Champions League goal after some expert control and a delightful finish.

Plzen came close to scoring a third in the closing stages, but Erik Jirka‘s strike was expertly saved by Inaki Pena, before touching the upright.

Europa League aim

With Barcelona ending their Champions League campaign in style, coach Xavi has stated the club’s aim is now to win the Europa League.

“The overall evaluation of our group campaign has to be negative,” Xavi said after the game.

“We had qualification in our own hands and didn’t manage it. We didn’t take our opportunities.

“Now we are candidates for the Europa League. it’s a beautiful competition and we will fight to win it.

“First half I liked how we played. Even so we conceded too many goal chances to them. Defensively we are suffering more than normal. In attack we were good.

“Young Pablo [Torre] played well. For him and the attacking midfielders it was a difficult match they had to attack spaces and that’s not his primary strength.

“He’s got other notably qualities but he fully understood what the match required, scored our fourth and then went off but we feel it’s going to be muscle-cramp and not more.”

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ADC Hails NBA Intervention, Urges INEC To Remain Neutral In Party Leadership Crisis.

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the intervention of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in its ongoing leadership dispute, describing the legal body’s position as a validation of its long-standing claims of judicial abuse.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the NBA’s caution against forum shopping and abuse of court processes supports its stance that attempts to challenge its leadership in court are legally flawed.

The ADC said the NBA had clarified that courts do not have jurisdiction over internal affairs of political parties and that seeking interim or interlocutory orders in such matters contravenes the Electoral Act.

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According to the party, this position aligns with its belief that the legal process is being manipulated for political purposes rather than genuine dispute resolution.

It described the situation as a coordinated attempt to weaponise the judiciary, which the NBA had reportedly condemned as abuse of court process driven by forum shopping and malicious litigation.

The ADC further linked the crisis to broader political tensions, alleging that it reflects anxiety within the ruling party amid insecurity, economic hardship, and declining public trust ahead of the 2027 elections.

The party warned that any court orders obtained contrary to due process would be legally defective and unenforceable.

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While commending the NBA for urging disciplinary action against erring legal practitioners and judicial officers, the ADC called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain strictly neutral.

It stressed that INEC must not take any action that could legitimise what it described as unlawful judicial interference in party affairs.

The party added that the matter goes beyond internal politics and concerns the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy, vowing to pursue all lawful means to defend its position.

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APC Has Not Anointed Any Governorship Aspirant — Jandor.

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An aspirant for the 2027 Lagos governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has said the party has not adopted any consensus or anointed candidate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement issued by his spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, Jandor aligned with the official position of the Lagos APC leadership, stressing that no aspirant has been selected ahead of the party’s primary election.

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He insisted that all interested aspirants will participate in a credible and competitive primary to determine the party’s flagbearer.

However, he noted that if the party leadership eventually opts for a consensus arrangement, he would respect and fully support the decision regardless of who emerges.

According to the statement, Jandor reaffirmed his commitment to the race, saying he is actively strengthening his grassroots support base and engaging widely with party stakeholders across Lagos State.

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He also cautioned against mistaking individual campaigns or group endorsements as the official position of the APC leadership.

Jandor maintained that only an official pronouncement from the party leadership would determine its final choice of candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

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2027: Oyo APC Guber Aspirant Buhari Rallies Women Support For Tinubu Re-Election Bid.

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The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District and a 2027 governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Buhari Abdulfatai, has urged Nigerian women to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He said Tinubu’s continuity in office was necessary to sustain ongoing reforms and promote equity, justice, and fairness across the country.

Buhari made the call while speaking with journalists at the end of a three-day women’s capacity-building programme held in Oyo North.

He commended the President for creating an enabling environment that allowed lawmakers to initiate empowerment programmes targeting women, especially in small and medium-scale enterprises within agricultural value chains.

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The senator disclosed that 120 women from across Oyo State benefited from the training, with each receiving ₦100,000 to support their businesses.

He urged beneficiaries to use the funds wisely to improve their livelihoods and continue supporting the administration’s policies.

Buhari also encouraged participants to pray for the President, describing him as committed to improving the welfare of women and youths.

He explained that beneficiaries were drawn from all three senatorial districts in Oyo State, expressing confidence that Tinubu would emerge as the APC presidential candidate in 2027.

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According to him, both he and the President recognise the crucial role of women in securing electoral victory for the party.

He added that more empowerment and capacity-building programmes would be rolled out in the near future to further support women and small business owners.

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