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Chelsea Unveil US Pop Star As New ‘Fan Signing’

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2 years ago

August 14, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo, an American singer and songwriter, was unveiled as a Chelsea fan after the game against Liverpool on Sunday.

The 20-year-old ‘good 4 u’ singer was in attendance in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the opening game of the 23–24 EPL season.

Rodrigio confirmed that the game was her first-ever football match as she posed with Chelsea left back Ben Chilwell after the game.

“New Chelsea fan unlocked: @OliviaRodrigo” The club said in a Twitter post.

Chelsea also posted a video on Instagram showing Rodrigo on the pitch at full-time.

She said, “Hey, my name’s Olivia Rodrigo, and today I am at the Bridge for my very first football game. I had the best time, and I’m so happy I could attend.”

Rodrigo played the character Nini Salazar-Roberts in the 2020 High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special movie.

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Players Refuse To Travel For Algeria Game Over Bonuses

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January 7, 2026

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Super Eagles players and coaches have refused to travel to Marrakech due to unpaid bonuses.

This was revealed by BBC Africa journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji, who is in Morocco.

Nigeria are billed to take on Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday evening.

But it is understood they have not paid their bonuses for the four matches they have played.

Eric Chelle’s men beat Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda in the group fixtures, before they thrashed Mozambique 4-0 in the Round of 16.

They have taken the decision not to travel or train anymore until the bonuses issue is resolved.

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AFCON: Osimhen Threatens To Dump Super Eagles, Return To Galatasaray

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January 6, 2026

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, reportedly threatened to quit the national team and return to Turkey.

According to Arise News, Osimhen was left fuming following his altercation with Ademola Lookman during the 4-0 win over Mozambique at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Having scored a brace thanks to assists from Lookman, the 27-year-old lashed out at his team-mate for failing to pass to him in the 64th minute.

Osimhen then beckoned on the bench asking to be taken off, before he was replaced by Moses Simon.

At full time, Osimhen stormed out of the stadium and dropped his accreditation card, insisting he was “done” with the national team and wanted to fly back to Turkey.

He was then pacified by senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.