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Champions League: Liverpool, Bayern Through

On Tuesday night, while the world celebrated the International Women’s Day 2022, in the Champions League, Liverpool and Bayern went through to the quarter final of the competition. Yes. The part we love is here. Things only get good from here on. More heavyweight clashes. And more heartbreak for the team on the losing end. The draw for the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and semi-finals will be streamed live on UEFA.com from midday CET on Friday 18 March. But before that, here are our match reviews.

Liverpool vs Inter:

Liverpool came into this game bringing a two goal advantage from the first leg played in Italy. Inter, however, were not down and out. And even playing in front of the Kop at Anfield was not enough to ruffle them, as they brought the fight to Liverpool. An outstanding finish by Lautaro Martinez was not enough for the Italian champions as the late goals by Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah in the first leg in Milan three weeks ago proved decisive.

The first half was anybody’s game. Although no one could guide the ball into the net. Subsequently, Inter took the lead in the second half however. Martinez gave Alisson no chance with an arrowed finish from 20 yards in the 61st minute. And the comeback dream was alive. At least for the whole of two minutes.

But Inter’s hopes of forcing extra time with a second goal faded when former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez lunged into a tackle. Consequently, he earned his second yellow and was sent off. Joel Matip and Salah struck the bar a total of three times as Liverpool slumped to their first defeat at Anfield in a year. However, they were victors on the night. The victory in Italy was enough. 2:1 to Liverpool on aggregate. Game on in the Champions League.

Bayern vs Salzburg

Bayern, surprisingly outclassed in the first leg, showed no mercy in the second. Having a 1:1 draw courtesy Kingsley Coman’s last minute equaliser in Austria, they asserted their dominance here. This is the Bayern we know. Robert Lewandowski scored the earliest hat-trick in Champions League history as Bayern Munich destroyed Red Bull Salzburg 7-1 to reach the last eight of the competition. 8:2 on aggregate. Demolition!

Serge Gnabry, Thomas Muller (2) netting his 52nd Champions League goal, and Leroy Sane completed the rout. With this performance, Bayern have sent yet another warning at all the other teams who will be joining them in the quarter final draw. Get paired with us at your own peril. So as it stands now in the Champions League: Liverpool, Bayern through to the quarter finals, other results to come.

With Manchester City, Sporting Lisbon, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain set to play today, we can help you make your Cable TV payments, pay electricity bills, buy airtime and data easily with VTpass now so you don’t miss out on any of the action.

How to get Profile Code for JAMB e-PIN Purchase

The 2022 JAMB e-PIN (UTME/Direct Entry) is now available on VTpass and in line with the new directive, candidates will need to obtain a profile code for JAMB e-PIN purchase. Don’t know how to get it? We’re here to help. Sale for 2022 JAMB has commenced. And it is due to close on the 26th of March 2022.

JAMB registration has moved away from just purchasing a form. Now, there are requirements to meet before you are eligible to buy the e-PIN you need to register. Most important is having your profile code generated. We’ll walk you through what to do to get your profile code generated. It is easy. Just follow the steps below.

NOTE: Only one phone number can be used by each candidate to obtain his/her JAMB profile code. Also, make sure you use a phone number that you easily have access to.

Generating Profile Code for JAMB e-PIN Purchase

You need to generate your profile code, whether you’re a UTME candidate or a Direct Entry candidate. You then use the profile code to purchase your e-PIN. Here’s how

Firstly, candidates should have obtained their NIN as directed by JAMB. In line with JAMB’s directive, only candidates who have obtained their NIN can register for the examination. If you do not have your NIN yet, then you need to register. Click here for information about how to register for your NIN. Consequently, if you already have your NIN, but misplaced it, You can simply dial *346# on any service provider to retrieve it.
Secondly, Kindly link your SIM Card with your NIN to enable you receive the profile code in your phone. Even if you have linked your SIM before, try doing it again for faster receiving of your profile code. Note: Do not use SIM Card already linked by someone else maybe your mother or your father. It must be linked by you. This implies that the SIM must be yours.
Thirdly, upon obtaining your NIN, SMS ‘NIN’, space and your 11 digit NIN number to 55019. For example, send (NIN 00123456789) to 55019. Be sure to put a “space” just like the example given. Similarly, also ensure that you are sending the correct NIN. You don’t have to send this message with the same phone number used in registering your NIN in the first place.
Subsequently, Get Your Profile Code. Upon sending message to 55019, you’ll receive an SMS response containing a 10-digit profile code alongside your registered name with NIMC. This 10 digit profile code is important as you will not be able to purchase JAMB e-PIN without it.

What’s Next?

After that, you can visit vtpass.com/jamb and buy your e-PIN using the 10-digit profile code you received via SMS and your e-PIN is immediately sent to you via email, SMS, web and the VTpass app.

Note: The cell phone number used for sending ‘NIN’ to 55019 is automatically linked to the candidate’s name supplied by NIMC and will be used in all communications related to his/her application/examination.

How To Locate JAMB Accredited Centres

Registration for JAMB 2022 is ongoing and due to the updated process by the governing body, registration has to be completed at JAMB accredited centres. Neat right? Yes. We are loving the new structure. The process however, is another conversation

Why? Firstly, you have to have your NIN. Your NIN details are then used to get a profile code. The profile code is used to purchase your JAMB e-PIN. And the process goes on. Need a step by step on how to buy your JAMB e-PIN? We have you covered. Just click here for an easy guide. The e-PIN is then submitted at any of the JAMB accredited centres near you.

You are almost done at this point. Finding a JAMB accredited centre near you however is an entirely different experience. Candidates go from place to place. Having different experiences. Scammers get some. So we built a tool that helps you easily locate accredited centres around you.

Locating JAMB Accredited Centres Easily

To easily find accredited centres around you, simply click https://vtpass.com/jamb-centers. To use the tool, simply select your state and type in the city you reside in eg State “Lagos” City “Ogba”. All JAMB accredited centres around you will be displayed, along with their addresses.

Please note that you are not to pay anything at any JAMB accredited centre. When you purchase your JAMB e-PIN from a platform like VTpass, your receipt comes with a breakdown that looks like this below

From the image above, you can see that you already have paid the fee for the accredited centre. This means you are not to pay a dime extra, at any point during your registration. If the centre is asking for a fee, then chances are you are not at an accredited centre.

That’s it. Now you can easily find a JAMB accredited centre near you. In conclusion, you can also make other bills payment like Cable TV, electricity bills, airtime and data easily with VTpass. It’s as easy as click, pay and go

VTpass JAMB e-PIN Vending API Integration

Are you interested in integrating our JAMB e-PIN vending API? You have come to the right spot. This material will help you. We have provided all you need to integrate our JAMB e-PIN vending API with ease. Let’s go!

Firstly, what is an API? In case you are new to this, an API is an Application Programming Interface. It’s a set of commands, function, protocols and objects that programmers can use to create software or interact with an external system. You can find more information on understanding what an API is here.

Who Can Use Our API?

Anyone! Well, not really anyone, but almost anyone. As long as you have a website, you can easily integrate our JAMB e-PIN API and thereby gain access to it. When you integrate, you are able to offer the same services to your own customers directly from your website. This is great because it means you are offering your customers more value. And they never get to visit or be redirected to any third party website.

What Does It Cost?

Nothing. Seriously, there’s no catch. It costs absolutely nothing to integrate our API. That means you get to offer your customers more value and make additional income at absolutely zero cost to you. And if you are not the technical specialist, it’s ok. But you have a website through which you can sell any of our services. Consequently, you can consult your web developer or programmer to help you set it up.

How To Integrate JAMB PIN API

Now you can have the ability to sell JAMB e-PINs (UTME&Direct Entry) to your customers and JAMB candidates, and offer seamless and fast payment using the VTpass API. Kindly visit https://vtpass.com/documentation/jamb-pin-vending-api/ to integrate now.

Should you experience any issues or need any help, do not hesitate to drop a comment or reach out to vtpass.techsupport on skype to get your issues resolved immediately. In conclusion, what are you waiting for?

How To Buy and Use 2022 JAMB e-Pin

Need a step by step guide on how to buy and use 2022 JAMB e-PIN? Look no further. We’re here to help. The 2022 JAMB e-PIN (UTME/Direct Entry) is now available on VTpass. Sale has commenced and is scheduled to close on the 26th of March, 2022. Candidates are advised to register before registration closes.

The JAMB e-PIN is a necessity before you can register for the examination for candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions. You can purchase your JAMB e-PIN easily on VTpass to process your registration. That’s not all however. We have put together this resource to help you walk through how to buy and use 2022 JAMB e-PIN in 5 simple steps.

5 Easy Steps To Buy And Use JAMB e-PIN

Follow these steps and you won’t have any problem completing your JAMB registration, whether you’re a UTME candidate or a Direct Entry candidate.

1. Firstly, candidate should have obtained their NIN as directed by JAMB

In line with JAMB’s directive, only candidates who have obtained their NIN can register for the examination. You can dial *346# on any service provider to retrieve your NIN, or head over to a registration centre to get yours.

2. Secondly, SMS ‘NIN’, space and your 11 digit NIN number to 55019. For example, send (NIN 00123456789) to 55019.

3. Thirdly, Get Profile Code

After sending message to 55019, you’ll receive an SMS response with your 10-digit profile code and your registered name with NIMC. This 10 digit profile code is important as you will not be able to purchase JAMB e-PIN without it.

4. Next, visit vtpass.com/jamb and buy e-PIN using the 10-digit profile code you received via SMS. Your e-PIN is immediately sent to you via email, SMS, web and the VTpass app.

5. Lastly, candidate then presents the received e-PIN at any JAMB accredited CBT centre to register. Registration complete!

2022 JAMB e-PINs On VTpass

2022 JAMB e-PINs (UTME & Direct Entry) are now Available on VTpass. Yes. The VTpass family is getting bigger and better. In line with our goal to delivering the best of convenient payments and superfast value delivery, our education payments just expanded. Now you have more value in your one-stop shop.

You can now buy 2022 JAMB e-PINs (UTME&Direct Entry) on VTpass for just N4700 and get your e-PIN instantly! There is zero convenience fee charged and your JAMB e-PIN generation is instant and immediate!

For candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions, getting your JAMB e-PIN is a necessity before you can register for the examination. Upon purchasing e-PIN, Candidate then presents the e-PIN at any JAMB accredited CBT centre to register.

The 2022 JAMB e-PIN (UTME/DE) is now available on VTpass. Sale has commenced and is scheduled to close on the 26th of March, 2022. Hurry now to get yours. It’s easy. Simply log on to vtpass.com/jamb to buy your JAMB e-PINs now!

Also, experience speed of light transaction-processing when you use VTpass for other services. Firstly, with VTpass, you can buy airtime or data. Subsequently, you can also pay TV subscriptions, electricity bills, insurance and education bills, all from the comfort of your home. Lastly, you also have a 24/7 support centre dedicated to providing you with all the help you may need.

Atletico, United, Benfica and Ajax Held

It was a pulsating night of Champion’s League football as Atletico, United, Benfica and Ajax were held in the first leg of their last 16 match. What a night! What a game! Amazing couple of games they were. Evenly matched were the teams. It served for a thrilling couple of games. And it’s anyone’s guess as to who is making it to the quarter final as Atletico, United, Benfica and Ajax were all held to draws. All level!

Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United

Like we anticipated, United were seeking to emulate the three other English sides left in the Champions League by securing a first-leg lead in the first knockout round. And interim coach Ralf Rangnick said on the eve of the trip to Madrid that he was prioritising this competition. Strong words. However, his side fell behind to a beautiful goal by Joao Felix within seven minutes of kick-off in Spain.

Having cleared the initial corner, Atleti left-back Renan Lodi swung in a cross from the left that Joao Felix raced past Harry Maguire to greet with a stunning header that went in off the near post. Indeed, it was stunning. United’s goalie was rooted to a spot. Subsequently, teenage sensation Anthony Elanga came to Manchester United’s rescue. Firstly, he latched onto Bruno Fernandes’ pass. Secondly, he reversed his shot across Jan Oblak into the bottom corner. Wheeling away, jubilant scenes followed.

That goal claimed an unlikely 1-1 draw for Manchester United at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in the Spanish capital. All square. Half time. Game on!

Benfica vs Ajax

Meanwhile, in the midst of the Ukraine-Russia saga, Ukraine international Roman Yaremchuk saved Benfica after Ajax’s Sebastien Haller scores at both ends. As a result, it’s still all to play for. Not only did the free scoring Haller take his tally in this season’s competition to 11 goals in seven games, he also contributed an own goal in a pulsating clash at the Estádio da Luz. Born goal scorer!

Ajax were ahead after 18 minutes through their captain, Dusan Tadic, but an unfortunate own goal from Haller levelled matters seven minutes later. Not for long though. Haller made amends in the 29th minute. Benfica would level matters again though. A second-half header from substitute Roman Yaremchuk ensured a draw for the hosts and a boost to their hopes in the second leg next month. It’s still all to play for at the Amsterdam Arena on 15 March.

The last 16 first leg of matches are complete. Some teams have one foot in the Quarter final already, others still have it all to play for. You won’t have to wait too long however. Just make your Cable TV payments, pay electricity bills, buy airtime and data easily with VTpass now so you don’t miss out on any of the beautiful action when it resumes on Tuesday, March 8.

Chelsea Win, Juventus Held

It was matchday 3 in the Champion’s League round of 16 and we saw Chelsea win as Juventus were held. The Champion’s League has been kind to English clubs this season as all 3 who have played have recorded wins. And if Manchester United win on Wednesday, all 4 would have recorded wins. Incredible! English clubs seem to be coming into their own in this competition.

You would recall we had an all-English final last season. Could we be looking at another? Too early to call I presume. Well, this season’s Champion’s League has not failed us yet. And on matchday 3, we saw Chelsea win and Juventus held as they both played their first leg matches.

Chelsea vs Lille

Chelsea seized control of their Champions League last-16 tie with Lille, putting in a no-nonsense display as goals from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic secured a 2-0 win in the first leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. Havertz had already missed two good chances by the time he rose to meet Hakim Ziyech’s corner unmarked to put the newly crowned World Champions in front after eight minutes. And although Lille, who were making it to the last 16 for the first time in 15 years, were impressive, Chelsea extended their advantage when Pulisic ran onto N’Golo Kante’s pass to beat Leo Jardim in the 63rd minute. Consequently, Chelsea can now head to France in 3 weeks feeling like they have one foot in the Quarter Final already.

Villareal vs Juventus

Free-scoring Dusan Vlahovic scored inside the first minute of his Champions League debut for Juventus. Insane, right? Vlahovic made his European bow for Juve after his £66.6 million January move from Fiorentina and needed just 33 seconds to put the visitors ahead in Spain. It’s the second-fastest goal ever for a Champions League debutant.

With clear cut chances few and far between, Dani Parejo earned a 1-1 draw for Villarreal in the first leg of their last-16 clash. Subsequently, Villareal looked more likely to score. They grew in confidence. Probed and probed the Juve defence. But there was to be no other breakthrough. The tie ended 1-1, leaving things finely poised for the second leg in Turin in three weeks time.

So, on matchday 3, Chelsea win and Juventus are held. The Champions League continues today, with Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Ajax all in action. That’s where we come in. Make your Cable TV payments, pay electricity bills, buy airtime and data easily with VTpass so you don’t miss out on any of the beautiful action.

Liverpool Shine, Bayern Held

Matchday 2 of the Champions League round of 16 matches saw Liverpool, Inter, Bayern and Salzburg lock horns. Champions League nights are the best. Tuesday night had seen PSG, Real Madrid, Man City and Sporting battle. Or at least try, as Sporting were swept away. Matchday 2 brought more excitement. Liverpool shine, Bayern held. And we loved it.

Salzburg vs Bayern

We didn’t expect this result. Bayern, six time winners were held to a 1-1 draw with Salzburg on the night. We are used to seeing Bayern run roughshod over lesser teams in the competition. Even elite teams are usually not spared. Such is their efficiency. That deserted them on the night however.

Substitute Chukwubuike Adamu put the Austrian underdogs ahead after 21 minutes and it looked for a while like Bayern would see their record unbeaten away run in the competition end at 21 games. Bayern were shocked. They tried to restore parity but, in all honesty, Salzburg looked like the more dangerous side, coming close to adding another. Subsequently, Bayern got their equaliser. Kingsley Coman, their brightest player on the night, latched onto Thomas Muller’s flick on to drill home at the far post and score a last minute equaliser. This sets the tone for the second leg nicely now. Subsequently, will we see an upset, or will Bayern come back strongly? Tuesday March 8 is the date.

Inter vs Liverpool

Liverpool defeated Inter Milan at the San Siro to go one step closer to progressing to the quarter final. Firstly, we all expected it to be honest. Consequently, Inter’s display was noteworthy however. Initially, the game started evenly, with both sides applying pressure high up the pitch. Inter almost took the lead through Hakan Calhanoglu, but his thumping strike from close-range struck the bar after 16 minutes. Inter looked dangerous.

Subsequently, the home side began the second half on the front foot but couldn’t take advantage of their dominance. Eventually, they were made to rue this. Liverpool took the lead against the run of play 15 minutes from time. Andy Robertson’s corner was met by the head of substitute Roberto Firmino, who glanced the ball in with a well-timed header. That goal proved to be the turning point, as Liverpool doubled their lead eight minutes later, Mohamed Salah’s deflected shot found the back of the net. Jurgen Klopp’s side will now go into the second leg at Anfield in a fortnight confident of progressing.

So Liverpool shine and Bayern are held. The Champions League continues next week, with Chelsea, Juventus, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid yet to play.. This is where we come in. Make your Cable TV payments, pay electricity bills, buy airtime and data easily with VTpass so you don’t miss out on any of the beautiful action.

Champions League: Man City, Sporting, PSG and Madrid In Action

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 ties went underway yesterday as Man City went head to head with Sporting, and PSG welcomed Real Madrid to Paris. What a night! The Champions League is back after a 3-month break. And it was like it never left.

Man City vs Sporting

When the round of 16 draws were made, I said City couldn’t have asked for an easier tie. I was proven right yesterday. City, in blistering form right now, went 4-0 up in the first half. Sporting, the home side, were outmatched and outclassed in every department. Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring in the 7th minute. VAR awarding the goal after a review. Bernardo Silva scored either side of a Phil Foden strike. By the time Raheem Sterling scored in the 58th minute, the entire tie was done and dusted. City sent a message to the rest of Europe. This was no beating, it was a destruction. It was clear. It was loud. They are coming. And they are taking no prisoners.

PSG vs Real Madrid

It was the Mbappe show. Paired against Real Madrid, after being initially paired against United, this tie was written in the stars. So many sub texts. Firstly, Angel Di Maria was facing Madrid again. Secondly, Real’s former captain, Sergio Ramos was coming home. Though sadly, he missed out to injury. Thirdly, Messi was facing Madrid. And though it was the first he wasn’t in Barcelona colours against them, the plot was written for him to be their nemesis once again. Lastly, Mbappe, possibly transferring to Madrid, had an opportunity to give them a first-hand experience of what he brought to the table. While all the other subtexts underwhelmed, with Messi even missing a second half penalty won by Mbappe, it was the young star who shone the brightest. And so it was that his brilliant, solo 94^th minute goal finally settled the first leg tie. PSG 1, Madrid 0.

Ronaldo Ends Goal Drought

United took on Brighton on Tuesday night. No, it wasn’t a Champion’s League match. The match had been rescheduled from December following a Covid19 outbreak in the United camp. United are a side in distress, even with Ralf Rangnick covering till end of season. By the end of the first half, they didn’t seem like doing better than the draws they had gotten from their last 3 games. Until Ronaldo did his thing in the second half. Skipping past 3 Brighton players, he pummelled home from the edge of the area to score his first goal of 2022. His compatriot, Bruno Fernandes made it 2 seconds to the end of the match. And with that, United go into the Top four again, although they will face stiff opposition from clubs like Arsenal who have 3 games in hand.

The Champions League continues. and to get in on all the action, just make your Cable TV payments, pay electricity bills, buy airtime and data easily with VTpass. It’s as easy as click, pay and go to experience a world of endless entertainment.