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Rostrum The ancient narrow pathway had become so bad that they could not find their way to their destination as the three moved in a grey Honda Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) being piloted by Dayo who was very mindful of the steering. It was on a Thursday. The 35-year-old Misters Dayo, Emeka and Okon were old time friends who reunited just a few days ago at Nsukka in Enugu State having lost contacts about eight years back, or thereabouts, after their graduation from one of the reputable higher citadels of learning in Nigeria situated in the Eastern part of the country, precisely University of Nigeria Nsukka popularly known by its acronym ‘U.N.N’. What occasioned the long-awaited reunion was the convention of their alma-mater’s alumni body themed ‘The homecoming of UNN Alumni’, which usually held once in a blue moon. Though they never studied in the same department, they were conspicuously best of friends during their school days that people within bega...

Chelsea wins Club World Cup Final to clinch Trophy

Rufus Okoro
The final match of the FIFA Club World Cup played on Sunday, 13th July 2025 in New Jersey, U.S.A, saw the English side, Chelsea FC emerging victoriously as they fiercely humiliated their counterpart, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with a 3-0 win.

It could be recalled that the French side, PSG won the just concluded European Champions League, in which the final took place in Munich, Germany in May, 2025.

PSG was the favourite ahead of the game at MetLife Stadium. Luis Enrique's side came into the tournament having dominantly won the Champions League.

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Yet they were no match for the "Blues", as Cole Palmer struck a first-half brace and later turned provider for Joao Pedro to make it 3-0 just before the interval.

Robert Sanchez made several big saves in the second-half to keep the Chelsea lead intact, as the PSG severally struggled to bounce back in the field. Liam Delap also had two opportunities to add to the Blues' advantage, but was twice thwarted by Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Scenes of joy greeted the full-time whistle. From New Jersey to London – and across the world – Chelsea numerous supporters were seen celebrating in their numbers.

The Blues' players and staff did so long after the final whistle. The victory made Reece James to emerge as the first captain to lift the newly created trophy.