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English FA Cup Third Round Fixtures, Kick-Off Time
The English FA Cup third round will take center stage on Thursday, January 4, as the second half of the 2023-2024 season sets in.
Thirty-two clubs will clash on different days from Tomorrow to Monday, January 8. winners of each fixture will automatically qualify for the FA Cup round of 16.
The biggest fixture in the round is an all-Premier League affair between two league contenders, Arsenal and Liverpool.
It will be interesting to see how coach Mikel Arteta and coach Jurgen Klopp would handle this encounter. Any of them who win the fixture will be highly motivated going into the advanced stages of the competition.
Below are the fixtures and kick-off time of the English FA Cup third round:
Thursday, January 4
Crystal Palace Vs. Everton
9 p.m.
Friday, January 5
Brentford Vs Wolves
8:15 p.m.
Fulham Vs Rotherham
8:30 p.m.
Tottenham Vs Burnley
9 p.m.
Saturday, January 6
Maidstone United Vs Stevenage
1:30 p.m.
Coventry Vs Oxford Utd
1:30 p.m.
Millwall Vs Leicester City
1:30 p.m.
AFC Wimbledon Vs Ipswich Town
1:30 p.m.
Sunderland Vs Newcastle
1:45 p.m.
Watford Vs Chesterfield
4 p.m.
Stoke City Vs Brighton
4 p.m.
Gillingham Vs Sheffield United
4 p.m.
Blackburn Rovers Vs Cambridge United
4 p.m.
Newport County Vs Eastleigh
4 p.m.
Norwich City Vs Bristol Rovers
4 p.m.
QPR Vs Bournemouth
4 p.m.
Plymouth Argyle Vs Sutton United
4 p.m.
Southampton Vs Walsall
4 p.m.
Hull City Vs Birmingham
4 p.m.
Sheffield Wednesday Vs Cardiff City
6:30 p.m.
Chelsea Vs Preston
6:30 p.m.
Swansea Vs Morecambe
6:30 p.m.
Middlesbrough Vs Aston Villa
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 7
West Ham Vs Bristol City
3 p.m.
Nottingham Forest Vs Blackpool
3 p.m.
Luton Town Vs Bolton
3 p.m.
Peterborough Vs Leeds United
3 p.m.
Shrewsbury Vs Wrexham
3 p.m.
West Brom Vs Aldershot Town
3 p.m.
Man City Vs Huddersfield
3 p.m.
Arsenal Vs Liverpool
5:30 p.m.
Monday, January 8
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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