Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

Umar Sadiq Marks Winning Debut as Valencia Advances in Copa del Rey

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / January 8, 2025

Umar Sadiq marked his Valencia debut in style as the team secured a 2-0 victory over Eldense in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Tuesday night. The Nigerian striker, on loan from Real Sociedad, came on as a substitute in the 58th minute. First half goals from Sergi Canos and Diego Lopez ensured […]

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Enyimba Secures First CAFCC Win with 4-1 Triumph Over Black Bulls

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / January 6, 2025

Enyimba achieved their first victory in the CAF Confederation Cup, defeating Black Bulls 4-1 in a thrilling encounter on Sunday. Joseph Atule stood out with two goals, while Ifeanyi Ihemekwele and Brown Ideye added to the tally. Despite the win, Enyimba remains at the bottom of Group D but is just one point shy of

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Enyimba Must Defeat Black Bulls to Sustain CAF Confederation Cup Hopes

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / January 5, 2025

Enyimba FC, Nigeria’s most decorated football team, is gearing up for a crucial encounter against Mozambique’s Black Bulls FC in the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup. The match, set for today, January 5, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, is a must-win for the People’s Elephants to keep their hopes alive in Group

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Osimhen Shines as Galatasaray Beats Goztepe 2-1 in 2025 Opener

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / January 5, 2025

Victor Osimhen showcased his brilliance as Galatasaray began 2025 with a 2-1 victory over Göztepe at Rams Park, Istanbul. The Nigerian striker, who ended 2024 on a high note with two goals in a 5-1 win against Kayserispor, continued his fine form after a brief winter break. The home side started strongly and earned an

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Nigerian Exports: Sowunmi, Odoffin, and Showunmi on Target

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / December 30, 2024

Nigerian players across Europe delivered remarkable performances on December 29, with several finding the back of the net in league matches. Hakeem Odoffin In English League One, Hakeem Odoffin scored his fourth goal of the season during Rotherham United’s 1-1 draw with Stockport County at the New York Stadium. After the visitors took an early

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Oyo FA Sets Dec 30 for Governor Makinde U-20 League Final

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / December 29, 2024

The Oyo State Football Association FA, led by His Royal Highness Oba Dr James Oluyemi Odeniran, in collaboration with Peculiar Ultimate, has scheduled the final of the Governor Seyi Makinde GSM U-20 Football League for Monday, December 30, 2024. The event will occur at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The final will feature a

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Akwa Ibom FA Congratulates Super Eagles B, NFF on CHAN Qualification

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / December 29, 2024

The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has congratulated the Super Eagles B team and the Nigeria Football Federation NFF on Nigeria’s emphatic 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Uyo, a result that secured their qualification for the 2025 African Nations Championship CHAN. Mr Umoh also commended the efforts of the NFF, under the leadership

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Ogunmodede Urges Fans to Support Super Eagles in Nigeria vs Ghana Match

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / December 28, 2024

Super Eagles B coach Daniel Ogunmodede has urged Nigerian fans to turn out in large numbers as Nigeria takes on Ghana at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo this Saturday. The highly anticipated match serves as a qualifier for the African Nations Championship CHAN, a competition reserved exclusively for home-based professional footballers under the Confederation

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Flying Eagles Striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi Ends 2024 on a High

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / December 28, 2024

Former Flying Eagles striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi delivered a stunning performance for OH Leuven in their 2-0 win over Beerschot, scoring both goals to snap a seven-game goal drought. The 23 year old opened the scoring in the 76th minute and completed his brace 10 minutes later, bringing his total to four goals in the Belgian

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Black Galaxies Arrive in Uyo for CHAN 2024 Qualifier Against Home Eagles

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / December 27, 2024

The Black Galaxies of Ghana arrived in Uyo on Friday for the second leg of their 2024 African Nations Championship CHAN qualifier against Nigeria’s Home Eagles. The team, comprising 26 players, technical staff, and officials from the Ghana Football Association, is set to train at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Their training session, scheduled from

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