The Senegalese government has also called for an international investigation into suspected corruption within CAF.
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“Better than Mbappe”: Lewandowski receives high praise after reaching 99 UCL goals
- Red-hot Barcelona hitman Robert Lewandowski continued his rich scoring form this season with a brace against Crvena Zvezda
- His double helped La Blaugrana seal a thumping 5-2 win over the Serbian giants, stretching their winning streak to six games
- Meanwhile, the 36-year-old, who is nearing 100 Champions League goals, received endless praise from fans for his performance
Robert Lewandowski has garnered widespread acclaim for his remarkable display in Barcelona’s recent UEFA Champions League triumph over Crvena Zvezda.
The Polish striker was unstoppable, netting twice in the 5-2 dismantling of the Serbian side on Wednesday night.
Lewandowski strikes twice as Barcelona thump Crvena
In classic poacher fashion, Lewandowski opened his account by capitalising on a rebound from Raphinha’s shot, which had rattled off the post.
According to Barca Blaugranes, the goal, coming just before the break, doubled Barcelona’s advantage.
Despite missing a few other promising chances, Lewandowski made no mistake when Jules Kounde delivered a pinpoint cross, allowing him to slot home his second of the night.
Raphinha, whose relentless pressing and dribbling added a dynamic edge to the Catalans’ attack, also found the back of the net before making way for a substitution.
With his brace, Lewandowski has now tallied an impressive 99 Champions League goals, per Fabrizio Romano, trailing only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time scoring charts.
Fans sing Lewandowski’s praises
His stellar performance ignited a wave of admiration on social media, with fans quick to laud his enduring quality and prolific nature.
TUKO.co.ke compiled some of the notable reactions:
@_FaridKhan asserted:
“Better than Mbappe.”
@Miss_Jasmine_1 extolled:
“Best striker in the world right now… no one comes close.”
@ChanceDaMayor remarked:
“Lewandowski setting his own records. Better than Mbappe.”
@scolaridaniels celebrated:
“Best striker super, man warrior.”
@Gemedia_ wrapped up the sentiment, simply stating:
“He is him.”
Lewandowski’s performance reminds fans that, even at 36, his instinct in front of goal remains as sharp as ever, proving crucial to Barcelona’s ambitions on Europe’s grandest stage.
Lewandowski equals Messi’s La Liga record
A previous report by TUKO.co.ke highlighted that Robert Lewandowski continues to display remarkable scoring consistency, keeping pace with Lionel Messi’s records.
After scoring against Valladolid, Lewandowski reached four goals in his first four league matches, a milestone last achieved by Messi.
Lewandowski chooses between Messi and Ronaldo
In a related report, TUKO.co.ke noted that Robert Lewandowski offered a unique perspective on the enduring Messi-Ronaldo debate.
Despite fans keeping the rivalry alive as both stars approach the end of their careers, Lewandowski avoided choosing between them.
Instead, in 2021, he playfully suggested himself as the best.
Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.
This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.
Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.
However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.
Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.
The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.
Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.
According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.
Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.
He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.
“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”
Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.
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AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)
Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.
It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.
This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.
According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.
The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.
In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.
The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.
In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.
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