August 18, 2024.
By Samuel Ogunsona
This Sunday promises to be an electrifying day in the world of football, with two blockbuster matches that will set the tone for the season.
CAF Champions League
As the first leg of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League begins, the Ogun state giant, Remo Stars, set to represent Nigeria in the prestigious competition after finishing second in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
Remo Stars will today seek revenge and capitalize on their increased experience against ASFAR in Morocco by 4 pm today.
In La Liga
Kylian Mbappe, the French phenom, is poised to make his highly anticipated debut for Real Madrid against Mallorca at 8.30 pm Nigeria time.
The 24-year-old superstar joined Los Blancos in a stunning transfer deal, and fans are eager to witness his magic at the Santiago Bernabeu.
English Premier League
Manchester City ready to take on their first away game in the 2024/25 Premier League season against Chelsea to begin their title quest.
List of matches today
CAF
Remo Stars vs ASFAR (4pm)
English Premier League:
Brentford v Crystal Palace (2 pm)
Chelsea v Manchester City (4.30 pm).
Spanish Liga:
Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano (6pm)
Mallorca v Real Madrid (8.30 pm)
Italian Serie A:
Bologna v Udinese, Verona v Napoli (both 5.30 pm)
Cagliari v Roma, Lazio v Venezia (both 7.45)
French Ligue 1:
Auxerre v Nice (2pm)
Angers v Lens, Montpellier v Strasbourg, Toulouse v Nantes (all 4pm)
Rennes v Lyon (7.45 pm).
German Cup, first round: 11 ties
English Championship:
Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday (12 noon)
Scottish League Cup 2nd round: Three ties, including Celtic v Hibernian (3 pm)
