Events & Tournaments - Football In Nigeria

Aina Stars as Nottingham Forest Thrive in 3–0 Europa League Play-Off Win at Fenerbahçe

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 20, 2026

Nigerian full-back Ola Aina featured prominently as Nottingham Forest delivered a commanding 3–0 away victory against Fenerbahçe in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off tie in Istanbul on Thursday night. The win gives Forest a solid advantage heading into the second leg. Goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White secured the […]

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Osimhen Sets Up Two Goals as Galatasaray Rout Juventus 5–2 in UCL Play-Off First Leg

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 18, 2026

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a brilliant creative performance, registering two assists as Galatasaray thrashed Juventus 5–2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout play-off tie in Istanbul on Tuesday night. The emphatic win gives the Turkish champions a commanding three goal advantage heading into the second leg in Turin next

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Juventus Coach Spalletti Plots to Stop Osimhen in UCL Playoff

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 17, 2026

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has outlined his strategy to limit the influence of Nigeria international Victor Osimhen ahead of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie against Galatasaray, insisting his side will work hard to keep the prolific striker away from danger. Osimhen has been in impressive form this season, scoring six goals in as

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Lookman, Onyedika Set for UCL Playoff as Atletico Face Brugge

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 17, 2026

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika will go head to head once again in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off after Atlético Madrid were drawn to play Club Brugge in the first leg this week. The tie rekindles memories of their previous encounter at this stage of Europe’s premier club competition,

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Shooting Stars Rally to Beat Warri Wolves 4–2 in NPFL Thriller

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 16, 2026

Shooting Stars SC came from behind to claim a thrilling 4–2 win over Warri Wolves FC in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 26 clash at the Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The Oluyole Warriors overturned an early deficit to dominate proceedings and secure three valuable points in a high-scoring encounter. Warri

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Iwobi Features, Bassey Benched as Fulham Edge Stoke City 2–1 in FA Cup

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 16, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi played the full 90 minutes as Fulham FC progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2–1 win over Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium on Sunday. Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey, although part of the matchday squad, was an unused substitute as Fulham came from behind to

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Moffi Makes Winning FC Porto Debut After Joining on Loan

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 16, 2026

Nigerian international Terem Moffi marked his first appearance for FC Porto with a winning performance after joining the Portuguese giants on loan from French side OGC Nice. The 26 year old forward was included in Porto’s matchday squad for a Primeira Liga victory, helping the Dragons maintain their push in the title race following his

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CAF Champions League: Rivers United Fall 3–0 to RS Berkane in Final Group Match

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 15, 2026

Nigerian side Rivers United ended their CAF Champions League campaign on a disappointing note after a 3–0 defeat to Moroccan outfit RS Berkane in their final Group A match on Saturday. The loss confirmed a tough group stage for Rivers United, who finished bottom of their section with just one point from six games. Meanwhile,

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Chidera Ejuke Features as Sevilla Share Point with Alavés in La Liga 1–1 Draw

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 15, 2026

Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke appeared for Sevilla as his side played out a 1–1 draw with Deportivo Alavés in a La Liga EA Sports clash at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium on Saturday. The result keeps Sevilla in a congested mid-table battle as both clubs seek vital points in Spain’s top flight. Ejuke entered the match

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Nwaiwu Laments Trabzonspor’s 3–2 Home Defeat to Fenerbahçe in Süper Lig

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / February 15, 2026

Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu expressed his disappointment after Trabzonspor suffered a 3–2 loss to Fenerbahçe in a Süper Lig clash at Papara Park on Saturday night. Nwaiwu, who provided the assist for Trabzonspor’s early goal, insisted his side deserved more from the match despite the defeat. Trabzonspor took the lead in the sixth minute

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