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Champions League quarter-final draw confirmed [Full fixtures]

The draw for this year’s Champions League quarter-final have been conducted on Friday.
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, was tasked with picking the balls.
Arsenal will take on Bayern Munich, while Atletico Madrid play Borussia Dortmund.
Holders Manchester City have been drawn against Real Madrid for the third year running.
Paris Saint-Germain will play Barcelona
The first legs of the quarter-final fixtures will be played on April 9 and 10, with the second-leg fixtures on April 16 and 17.
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
PSG vs Barcelona
When are the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal dates?
The first legs of the 2023/24 Champions League quarterfinals will take place over April 9 and April 10, 2024. The second legs will be held a week later on April 16 and April 17.
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UEFA Champions League semifinal draw 2024 in full
This is how the bracket looks for the semifinals of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League.
Atletico Madrid/Borussia Dortmund vs. Paris Saint-Germain/Barcelona |
Arsenal/Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid/Manchester City |
When are the UEFA Champions League semifinal dates?
The first legs of the 2023/24 Champions League semifinals will take place over April 30 and May 1, 2024. The second legs will be held a week later on May 7 and May 8.
UEFA Champions League knockout round schedule and fixtures
Quarter-finals
Fixture | Date — First Leg | Date — Second Leg |
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich | Apr. 9/10, 2024 | Apr. 16/17, 2024 |
Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund | Apr. 9/10, 2024 | Apr. 16/17, 2024 |
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City | Apr. 9/10, 2024 | Apr. 16/17, 2024 |
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona | Apr. 9/10, 2024 | Apr. 16/17, 2024 |
Semi-finals
Fixture | Date — First Leg | Date — Second Leg |
Winner of QF 2 vs. Winner of QF 4 | Apr. 30/May 1, 2024 | May 7/8, 2024 |
Winner of QF 1 vs. Winner of QF 3 | Apr. 30/May 1, 2024 | May 7/8, 2024 |
Final
Date | Time (local) | Fixture |
June 1, 2024 | 8:00 p.m. | Winner of SF 1 vs. Winner of SF 2 |
Teams out of the UEFA Champions League: Every team eliminated
Here is a full list of the teams to have been knocked out of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League and the round they departed.
Team | Date Eliminated | Round Eliminated |
Red Star Belgrade (SER) | Nov. 8 | Group stage |
Young Boys (SWI) | Nov. 8 | Group stage |
Royal Antwerp (BEL) | Nov. 8 | Group stage |
Union Berlin (GER) | Nov. 9 | Group stage |
Braga (POR) | Dec. 12 | Group stage |
Benfica (POR) | Nov. 9 | Group stage |
RB Salzburg (AUS) | Nov. 9 | Group stage |
Feyenoord (NED) | Nov. 28 | Group stage |
Celtic (SCO) | Nov. 28 | Group stage |
Lens (FRA) | Nov. 29 | Group stage |
Sevilla (SPA) | Nov. 29 | Group stage |
Galatasaray (TUR) | Dec. 12 | Group stage |
Man United (ENG) | Dec. 12 | Group stage |
Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) | Dec. 13 | Group stage |
Milan (ITA) | Dec. 13 | Group stage |
Newcastle United (ENG) | Dec. 13 | Group stage |
Lazio (ITA) | Mar. 5 | Round of 16 |
Real Sociedad (SPA) | Mar. 5 | Round of 16 |
FC Copenhagen (DEN) | Mar. 6 | Round of 16 |
RB Leipzig (GER) | Mar. 6 | Round of 16 |
Napoli (ITA) | Mar. 12 | Round of 16 |
Porto (POR) | Mar. 12 | Round of 16 |
PSV (NED) | Mar. 13 | Round of 16 |
Inter Milan (ITA) | Mar. 13 | Round of 16 |
When and where is the UEFA Champions League final 2024?
The 2024 UEFA Champions League final is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 1 at Wembley Stadium, London, UK.
The match has been confirmed as an 8 p.m. BST kickoff in the UK, 3 p.m. ET in the USA and Canada, and 5 a.m. AEST in Australia.
Country | Date | Kickoff Time |
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Australia | Sun, June 2 | 5 a.m. AEST |
Canada | Sat, June 1 | 3 p.m. EDT |
Hong Kong | Sun, June 2 | 3 a.m. HKT |
India | Sun, June 2 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Malaysia | Sun, June 2 | 3 a.m. MYT |
New Zealand | Sun, June 2 | 7 a.m. NZST |
Singapore | Sat, June 1 | 3 a.m. SST |
UK | Sat, June 1 | 8 p.m. BST |
USA | Sat, June 1 | 3 p.m. EDT |
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I hawked Olive oil, Zobo at church before fame — Super Falcons’ Ajibade
“I was once one of those young girls out there hawking olive oil, kunu, and zobo drinks in most of the deliverance programmes, but today, I give glory to God.”

•Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, on Saturday, shared her journey from humble beginnings to continental success in a testimony at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries’ Prayer City, Ogun State.
Ajibade, who led Nigeria to its 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco, attended the August edition of the church’s monthly ‘Power Must Change Hands’ programme.
The Punch reports that the Atletico Madrid forward told the congregation that she once hawked olive oil, kunu, and zobo drinks within the church premises before rising to fame as a professional footballer.
She said in part, “Whenever things are tough at my club or with the national team, I pray,
“I do my part through hard work but never forget to seek God’s help.”She added,
“I was once one of those young girls out there hawking olive oil, kunu, and zobo drinks in most of the deliverance programmes, but today, I give glory to God.”
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Tinubu appreciates Super Falcons with $100,000 cash award, 3-bedroom apartments including OON honours
Members of the team’s technical crew also received $50,000 each as part of the presidential recognition.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all 24 players of Nigeria’s victorious WAFCON team, along with a cash reward of $100,000 each and a three-bedroom apartment for each player.
Members of the team’s technical crew also received $50,000 each as part of the presidential recognition.
The announcement was made during a special reception held in honour of the team at the State House on Monday.
Led by team captain Rasheedat Ajibade and head coach Justin Madugu, the champions arrived at the Presidential Villa at 4:35 p.m. to a rousing welcome from President Tinubu and other dignitaries
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Four Super Falcons players make WAFCON 2024 Best XI
Leading the list is Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was also named Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament.

FOUR of Nigeria’s Super Falcons players made the WAFCON 2024 Best XI, according Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The full Best XI include: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)Michelle Alozie (Nigeria) Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria) Esther Okoronkwo (Nigeria) Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco) Grace Asantewaa (Ghana)Refiloe Jane (South Africa)Bambanani Mbane (South Africa)Karabo Dhlamini (South Africa)Portia Boakye (Ghana)Ibtissam Jraidi (Morocco)
Leading the list is Chiamaka Nnadozie, who was also named Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament.
Her commanding presence and decisive saves were pivotal to Nigeria’s success, especially during tense knockout fixtures.
Also earning a spot in the Best XI is right-back Michelle Alozie. The Houston Dash defender impressed with her stamina, aggressive pressing, and tactical sharpness throughout the tournament.
Nigeria’s dominance in the attacking third was reflected with the inclusion of two key forwards.
Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who was voted Player of the Tournament, was selected on the right wing.
Completing Nigeria’s presence in the CAF Best XI is Esther Okoronkwo, who starred on the left wing.
The 27-year-old was instrumental in Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over hosts Morocco in the final, scoring once and providing two assists.
She finished the tournament with two goals and a tournament-high six assists.
The full Best XI is set in a 4-3-3 formation and includes three Moroccan players, two each from Ghana and South Africa—WAFCON 2024’s other semi-finalists. Ghana edged South Africa to win the bronze medal.
South Africa’s Karabo Dhlamini was named at left-back, while Ghana’s Portia Boakye and South Africa’s Bambanani Mbane formed the central defensive partnership.
In midfield, Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak—top scorer with five goals—was joined by Ghana’s Grace Asantewaa and South Africa’s Refiloe Jane. Morocco’s Ibtissam Jraïdi led the line in attack.
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