Events & Tournaments

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn into a challenging group for the upcoming WAFU B U20 AFCON qualifying tournament in Togo. Their group includes two regional powerhouses, Cote d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, making it a tough contest for Nigeria. The tournament is set to take place next month, with hosts Togo heading a […]

Lazio manager Marco Baroni has provided insight into the areas where Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele Bashiru needs to improve to become a top tier player. Following Dele Bashiru’s standout performance against Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Europa League, where he scored and provided an assist, Baroni praised his contributions but stressed the need for

Enugu Rangers’ journey in the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League came to an abrupt end after a 3-1 loss to Esperanca Sagrada in Luanda on Sunday. Despite winning the first leg of the second preliminary round 1-0 in Uyo, Rangers could not hold onto their advantage, losing 3-2 on aggregate. This defeat extends Rangers’ absence from

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade played a starring role as Atlético Madrid secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Valencia in the Spanish Liga F. Ajibade set up the opener with an assist for Gabriela Garcia before Atlético quickly doubled their lead through Sheila Guijarro. Ajibade then took charge, scoring two quick goals to seal the

Victor Osimhen triumphed in his first ‘Intercontinental Derby’ for Galatasaray, while Fenerbahçe coach José Mourinho experienced defeat in the high stakes match. Osimhen, who is on loan from Napoli, played a key role in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over their fierce rivals, providing a brilliant chest assist for Dries Mertens to score the team’s second goal.

Fulham secured a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at Craven Cottage, with Alex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe playing pivotal roles in the win. Both players, graduates of Arsenal’s Hale End Academy, were instrumental in Fulham’s performance, marking the club’s first win over Newcastle since 2017. Iwobi played the full match, while Smith-Rowe was substituted

Lagos born striker George Ilenikhena made history for AS Monaco by scoring the winning goal in their 2-1 victory against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League match at the Stade Louis II. The 18 year old came off the bench in the 59th minute and netted the decisive goal just 12 minutes later, seizing a

The Nigeria U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are set to face Water FC of Abuja in a friendly match on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The match, scheduled for 7:30 AM at the FIFA Goal Project in Abuja, is part of the Flying Eagles’ preparation for the 2024 WAFU B U20 Championship. The Flying Eagles,

Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji made history by scoring on his UEFA Champions League debut for Sparta Prague, helping his team secure a 3-0 victory over Salzburg. Olatunji not only scored but also provided an assist, becoming the first Nigerian player to achieve this feat on a Champions League debut. His goal came in the 42nd

Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, the champions of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League, have been forced to withdraw from the 2024 World Winners Cup in Italy due to visa denials by the Italian Embassy. Despite making efforts and communicating since August, the team’s application for visas was rejected, reportedly because of a late submission. In a