Events & Tournaments

The Nigerian youngster Christantus Uche featured in Crystal Palace’s UEFA Conference League home loss to AEK Larnaca, where the visitors secured a 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park. Uche made his first appearance in the competition by coming on as a substitute for Ismaïla Sarr in the 87th minute. Despite dominating possession and out-shooting their opponents, Palace

The young Nigerian winger Bamidele Yusuf produced a decisive moment in the group-stage of the UEFA Europa League, scoring the only goal to hand his side, Ferencváros TC, a stunning victory away at Red Bull Salzburg. Yusuf, who recently joined Ferencváros, latched on to a swift counter-attack in the second half, evaded his marker and

The CAF Champions League second preliminary round second leg tie between Rivers United and Black Bulls will be officiated by Ivorian centre-referee Kouassi Frédéric François Biro, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. Biro will be assisted by compatriots Prosper Adiouman (assistant referee 1) and Eba Médard Wenceslas Ettien (assistant referee 2). Another Ivorian, Patrick Tanguy Jean Philippe Vlei, has been assigned as the fourth

Nigeria international Bruno Onyemaechi made his UEFA Champions League debut as a substitute for Olympiacos F.C. in a humbling 6-1 defeat to FC Barcelona on Tuesday. Onyemaechi entered the match in the 53rd minute, replacing Francisco Ortega, after Barcelona had already built a strong lead. During his time on the pitch he recorded six clearances,

Nigerian youngster Princewill Chinerem continues to build his reputation in German football after another standout display for BSG Stahl Riesa in their 1–1 draw against SG Taucha in the Sachsenliga. The Port Harcourt–born forward was introduced in the second half and immediately injected pace and creativity into Riesa’s attack. His sharp movement and clever link-up

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade has called on the Flamingos to stay focused and bounce back following their 4-1 defeat to Canada U‑17 Women in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. Ajibade acknowledged the disappointment of the result but emphasised that the team’s tournament campaign is far from over. She said the