Sports
Messi, Inter Miami suffer shock defeat to LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been eliminated from the CONCACAF Champions Cup by Los Angeles FC, LAFC.
Miami suffered a 1-0 loss in the quarter-final first leg, their first defeat of the season.
Nathan Ordaz scored the only goal of the game in the 57th minute of the encounter.
Ordaz’s strike hands LAFC a slim advantage ahead of next week’s return leg in Florida.
Unbeaten in nine games across all competitions since the start of the season, Messi and Miami arrived in Los Angeles as the form team of Major League Soccer, MLS.
A disappointing night for Messi was summed up by his failure to hit the target with a free kick in a good position deep into stoppage time.
Messi sent his shot over the bar as LAFC held on for a deserved victory.
Sports
Enugu State Receives National Sports Festival’s Torch of Unity

Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Lloyd Ekweremmadu (C), with the Torch of Unity in Enugu.
Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has received the National Sports Festival’s Torch of Unity, while promising full participation of the state’s contingents in the forthcoming event, scheduled to hold in Ogun State, Nigeria.
The festival will hold from May 16th – 30th in Abeokuta, Ogun State, located in South-Western Nigeria.
Mbah, who was represented by Lloyd Ekweremmadu, Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, commended the initiators of the festival, saying it had created a bond of unity among Nigerians.
The governor said that through the Sports Festival, many talents have been discovered to represent Nigeria in various international competitions across the world.
“Sports is a unifying factor and a veritable tool to identifying talents. Since its formation in 1971, the festival has been a successful initiative.
“I am assuring you that Enugu State contingents will participate fully in Ogun 2025,” he said.
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Sports
Real Madrid’s Camavinga to treat groin injury for three months
Reports also suggest Camavinga might miss the Club World Cup in the United States this summer, with estimates putting his recovery time at around three months.

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a groin injury, the club announced on Thursday.
The French international picked up the injury during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Getafe in La Liga on Wednesday.
“Following tests carried out today on our player Eduardo Camavinga by the Real Madrid medical services, he has been diagnosed with a complete rupture of the left adductor tendon,” said Madrid in a statement.
According to Spanish media, Camavinga is expected to miss Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against rivals Barcelona, along with Madrid’s final five league matches as they attempt to close the gap on the Catalan leaders.
Reports also suggest Camavinga might miss the Club World Cup in the United States this summer, with estimates putting his recovery time at around three months.
The 22-year-old has struggled to find consistent form this season, despite playing a key role in Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League triumphs last year.
AFP
Sports
Standard-Times Newspaper Publisher, Ayo Fadimu Sets for Induction into Abeokuta Sports Club
Established in 1904, Abeokuta Sports Club is recognized as the oldest social club in West Africa, originally founded as a relaxation hub for members of the West African Command Headquarters.

The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Standard-Times Newspaper, Mr. Ayo Fadimu, is set to be inducted into the prestigious Abeokuta Sports Club on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Established in 1904, Abeokuta Sports Club is recognized as the oldest social club in West Africa, originally founded as a relaxation hub for members of the West African Command Headquarters.
The club has evolved into a gathering place for elites in the region, while its membership comprises prominent public figures, including influential politicians, business moguls, and respected professionals from various sectors.
Mr. Fadimu’s upcoming induction is a testament to his significant impact in the field of journalism and media in Nigeria, as Standard-Times Newspaper has been lauded for its commitment to ethical journalism, factual reporting, and public enlightenment.
The induction ceremony is anticipated to be a high-profile event, attracting dignitaries, club members, media personalities, and well-wishers from various sectors across the country.
In anticipation of the ceremony, Mr. Fadimu expressed his gratitude thus: “Being recognized and considered for membership in such a historic and respected institution is truly an honor.
The Abeokuta Sports Club represents a legacy of excellence and service and I look forward to joining hands with other esteemed members in promoting the club’s legacy and social impact”.
Beyond inducting and celebrating Mr. Fadimu’s personal accomplishments, the event also highlights the Abeokuta Sports Club’s enduring commitment to excellence, community leadership, and recognition of individuals who have made notable contributions to society.
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