Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

Ikwuemesi Named Man of the Match After Stellar Performance in Belgium

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 24, 2025

Former Flying Eagles striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi was named Man of the Match after a standout display in OH Leuven’s thrilling 4–4 draw against Dender during the UEFA Conference League playoffs in Belgium. The 23 year old Nigerian forward scored twice and provided an assist, playing a pivotal role in one of the most entertaining matches

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Nigerian Duo Schmidt, Debayo Help Leeds Secure Premier League Promotion

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 22, 2025

Isaac Schmidt and James Debayo will be celebrating alongside their Leeds United teammates after the club secured promotion back to the Premier League on Monday night. The confirmation came following Burnley’s 2–1 win over Sheffield United, which ensured both Burnley and Leeds are mathematically promoted with two Championship matches to spare. Earlier in the day,

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RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup Teams to Receive ₦100,000 Participation Fee

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 22, 2025

Organisers of the RAAF Lagos Female Unity Cup have confirmed that all participating teams will receive ₦100,000 each as a participation fee, in a move designed to support grassroots women’s football development in Nigeria. The Lagos State Football Association LSFA, serving as the event’s technical partner, announced the initiative. LSFA Chairman Hajji Gafar Liameed stated

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Ndidi and Leicester Relegated After Home Loss to Liverpool

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 21, 2025

Leicester City have been relegated from the Premier League after a 1–0 home defeat to Liverpool, confirming their drop to the Championship with five matches still to play. This marks the fifth time in the club’s history that they have been demoted from England’s top flight. Wilfred Ndidi featured in the match, starting for the

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Ugochukwu Nets Stoppage-Time Equaliser in Draw Against West Ham

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 21, 2025

Lesley Ugochukwu scored a dramatic last-minute goal to salvage a point for Southampton in their 1–1 draw with West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday. The 21 year old midfielder, on loan from Chelsea, struck deep into stoppage time, securing his first-ever Premier League goal in what was his 34th top-flight appearance. The

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Gift Monday Strikes on First Start to Seal Win for Washington Spirit

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 21, 2025

Nigerian international Gift Monday made an immediate impact on her first start for Washington Spirit, scoring the decisive goal in a 1–0 victory over Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League. The 23 year old striker netted in the 63rd minute, capitalising on a costly error from Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse. Monday pressed aggressively

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Flamingos Dominate Algeria 4–0, Edge Closer to World Cup Spot

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 20, 2025

A thrilling performance from Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team saw them crush Algeria 4–0 in the first leg of their final World Cup qualifying round on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Queen Joseph lit up the match barely a minute in, calmly slotting home a cross from inside the area to give Nigeria

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Uche Sent Off as Getafe Lose to Espanyol in Tight La Liga Clash

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 20, 2025

Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche was at the centre of controversy on Friday night after receiving a straight red card in Getafe’s 1-0 defeat to Espanyol in La Liga. The 21 year old was dismissed in the 60th minute for a reckless challenge on Espanyol winger Jofre. Initially shown a yellow card by referee Ricardo de

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Flamingos Aim for Big Win Against Algeria to Secure World Cup Spot

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 18, 2025

Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are determined to secure a high-margin win over Algeria in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Head coach Bankole Olowookere stated on Friday that a dominant performance in Ikenne would ease the pressure ahead of the second leg

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Ikorodu City Shock Beyond Limits to Make First Cup Quarterfinal

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / April 18, 2025

Ikorodu City FC continued their fairytale run in the 2025 President Federation Cup with a 2-0 victory over Beyond Limits FA, sealing a place in the quarterfinals for the first time in their history. The Oga Boys stepped up their performance after the break at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, with second-half goals from captain Harrison

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