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Umar Sadiq is hoping to continue his scoring streak against Sevilla when Valencia takes on the Andalusian side at Mestalla this Friday. The Nigerian forward has already netted against Sevilla in previous spells with Almería and Real Sociedad and is eager to make it three from three with his current club. Sadiq has been a […]

Alex Iwobi and Eberechi Eze have both been named in the Premier League Team of the Week for Matchday 31, following their influential performances for Fulham and Crystal Palace respectively. The selection, released by football statistics platform WhoScored, highlights both midfielders’ impressive contributions over the weekend. Iwobi starred for Fulham in their comeback win against

Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has been named the English League One Player of the Month for March, following a series of exceptional performances for Wrexham AFC. His commanding presence and shot-stopping abilities were instrumental in Wrexham’s defensive solidity, contributing significantly to their promotion ambitions. This accolade has garnered widespread acclaim from fans, pundits, and analysts,

Jeremy Monga made Premier League history on Monday night, becoming the second-youngest player to feature in the competition after coming on as a substitute in Leicester City’s 3-0 win over Newcastle United. Aged just 15 years and 271 days, Monga trails only Ethan Nwaneri who debuted at 15 years and 181 days for Arsenal in

The Nigeria Premier Football League once again witnessed a troubling episode of fan violence as players and officials of Ikorodu City were reportedly held hostage by irate Shooting Stars supporters after a goalless draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Following the match on Sunday, tensions escalated rapidly as home fans, frustrated by the

Barrister Churchill Oliseh, President of FC Ebedei, has been presented with the prestigious 2025 Award of Excellence by the Taraba State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association. The honour, awarded on April 4th, recognises his relentless efforts and contributions to grassroots football development in Nigeria, with a particular focus on Taraba State. Oliseh’s leadership

Moses Simon has etched his name into FC Nantes’ history books by becoming the club’s all time leading assist provider. The Super Eagles winger recorded his 41st assist during a vital 2-1 away victory against OGC Nice, further cementing his legacy in French football. This season marks his most productive campaign yet, having directly contributed

Nigerian international and Nantes winger Moses Simon has been nominated for the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award, which recognises the best African player in the French Ligue 1. The award, named in honour of the late Cameroonian midfielder who tragically passed away during a match in 2003, celebrates outstanding African talent in France’s top flight league.

Nigerian forward Sadiq Umar has been awarded LaLiga’s Goal of the Month for March following his stunning backheel finish against Osasuna. The 28 year old produced a moment of brilliance that helped Valencia rescue a dramatic 3-3 draw at El Sadar. With the match slipping away, Valencia trailed 3-2 in the final minutes. Sergi Canós

Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Pascal Nouma has hailed Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen as the best striker currently playing in the Turkish Super Lig. In a recent interview with Ekol Sports, Nouma placed Osimhen at the top of a competitive list that includes Youssef En-Nesyri, Mauro Icardi, Edin Džeko, and Ciro Immobile. “The best striker in Turkey