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Getafe’s Christantus Uche has been named in La Liga’s Team of the Week by WhoScored following his impactful performance in a 2-1 victory against Las Palmas on Sunday. The 21 year old Nigerian midfielder, often deployed as a forward, assisted the opening goal in the match, setting up Spanish winger Coba with a perfectly timed […]

Tosin Adarabioyo delivered a stellar performance, earning the Man of the Match accolade in Chelsea’s commanding 5-0 victory over League Two side Morecambe in the FA Cup third round. The central defender scored twice and received high praise from Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who lauded his attacking contributions and defensive solidity. Adarabioyo opened the scoring

The CIES Football Observatory has unveiled its list of the Top 100 Most Valuable Players in World Football, with surprising omissions of prominent Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman. Victor Boniface, representing Bayer Leverkusen, is the sole Nigerian international on the list, securing the 90th spot with an

Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali’s first goal in English football has been shortlisted for Barnsley’s Goal of the Month award for December 2024. Nwakali scored on his full League One debut during Barnsley’s 2-1 victory against Exeter City at St James Park on December 14. Playing in a deep lying midfield role, the Arsenal youth product

Alex Iwobi, Fulham’s versatile midfielder, has been ranked third in chances created from open play across Europe’s top five leagues in 2024, according to statistics from WhoScored. The Nigerian international created 67 chances in the Premier League, surpassed only by Chelsea’s Cole Palmer 79 and Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard 76. Iwobi’s creativity places him ahead of

Alexander Isak matched Shola Ameobi’s Premier League goal tally for Newcastle United as he found the net in their 2-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday night. The Swedish striker opened the scoring in the fourth minute by calmly slotting home Lewis Hall’s deflected cross, leaving United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana helpless. Joelinton

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey ended the year on a heartwarming note after Fulham’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Craven Cottage. The 24 year old played a pivotal role throughout the match, performing strongly alongside compatriot Alex Iwobi, despite Fulham narrowly missing a victory. In an exciting encounter, Fulham twice took the lead but

Super Eagles defender Benjamin Tanimu has been honoured with the prestigious Edo State Global Player of the Year award, recognising his remarkable contributions to both club and country. Tanimu, who began his professional journey with Bendel Insurance, has experienced a meteoric rise this year. After a stint in Tanzania with Ihefu FC, he secured a

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is at the center of personal allegations raised by his estranged partner, Jelicia Westhoff. The Dutch model, who has a son with Okoye, shared her frustrations on social media about their troubled relationship, accusing the footballer of causing emotional distress. In now deleted posts, Westhoff claimed she and their son

Super Eagles full back Ola Aina has been included in the BBC’s Premier League Team of the Week after an exceptional performance in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 victory over Brentford. Aina’s first half goal marked the opener, while his defensive contributions helped Forest secure a clean sheet, ending Brentford’s unbeaten home record this season. Aina’s standout