Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

Muhammed Tijani salvages draw for Plymouth with equalizer vs Cardiff

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 23, 2025

Plymouth Argyle’s fight for Championship survival received a major boost as Nigerian forward Muhammed Tijani came off the bench to score a crucial equalizer in their 1-1 home draw against Cardiff City. The towering striker, making his return from a lengthy injury layoff, was introduced in the 63rd minute for Hami Adil. Just four minutes […]

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Josh Ogunnaike Makes Arsenal U21 Debut After Training with First Team

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 23, 2025

Sixteen year old fullback Josh Ogunnaike made his competitive debut for Arsenal’s U21 side in their 5-1 Premier League 2 victory over Newcastle United at Meadow Park. The highly rated youngster, who has been training with Mikel Arteta’s first team, was introduced in the 71st minute as a substitute for fellow Nigerian-descended fullback Josh Nichols.

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Leicester set unwanted record as Ndidi features in Brentford loss

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 22, 2025

Leicester City suffered a heavy 4-0 home defeat to Brentford on Friday night, setting an unwanted Premier League record by becoming the first team in history to lose six consecutive home games in a single season without scoring a goal. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi played for 77 minutes before being substituted for Oliver Skipp,

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Unification Ladies End FC Robo’s 14 Year Dominance in LSFA Cup

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 21, 2025

In a stunning upset, Unification Ladies have brought FC Robo’s 14-year reign in the LSFA Federation Cup to an end, securing a 4-3 penalty shootout victory after a tense goalless draw. The dramatic win marks a historic shift in Lagos women’s football, as FC Robo had dominated the competition for over a decade. The victory

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Delta Queens Crush Robo Queens 4-1 in Commanding Performance

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 20, 2025

Delta Queens delivered a dominant performance on Matchday 6 of the NWFL Premiership, securing a resounding 4-1 victory over Robo Queens at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium in Asaba. Despite being considered underdogs, Coach Peter Dedevbo’s side stunned the visitors with a second half masterclass. Priscilla Omeje extended the advantage in the 70th minute, finishing

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Lookman Scores but Atalanta Crash Out of Champions League

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 19, 2025

Ademola Lookman came off the bench to score for Atalanta, but his efforts were not enough as they were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Raphael Onyedika’s Club Brugge. The Nigerian forward made an immediate impact, finding the net in the 46th minute just a minute after being introduced in the second half. This

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Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to Victory with Brace Against Rizespor

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 18, 2025

Victor Osimhen delivered another match-winning performance for Galatasaray, scoring twice in their 2-1 victory over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian forward took his season tally to 19 goals in 24 appearances, reaffirming his status as one of the league’s most lethal strikers. Osimhen scored in the 47th minute with a well placed

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Kun Khalifat FC Strengthen NPFL Promotion Push with Hard-Fought Victory

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 17, 2025

Kun Khalifat FC continued their impressive run in the Nigeria National League NNL, securing a 1-0 victory over Abakaliki FC at the Dan Anyiam Stadium. Head coach Uzoho Obinna praised his team’s resilience, reaffirming their ambition to gain promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. The decisive goal came in the 76th minute through

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Funsho Bamgboye Secures Vital Win for Relegation Threatened Hatayspor

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 17, 2025

Funsho Bamgboye was the hero for Hatayspor as his decisive goal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. The former Golden Eaglets winger struck in the 56th minute, handing his struggling side just their second league win of the season. Despite the victory, Hatayspor remains in serious relegation danger, sitting

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Onyemaechi Makes Winning Debut for Olympiakos After Boavista Transfer

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 17, 2025

Bruno Onyemaechi marked his debut for Olympiakos in style, coming off the bench in their emphatic 4-0 victory over Panserraikos in the Greek Super League. The Nigerian left-back, who joined the Greek giants from Boavista 20 days ago, entered the match as a second half substitute, replacing Francisco Ortega in the 62nd minute. By the

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