Events and Tournaments

Kelechi Iheanacho continued his stellar Copa del Rey form by scoring his third goal of the competition as Sevilla secured a 3-1 away victory over UE Olot in the second round. Iheanacho, who previously netted a brace in Sevilla’s opening round win, found the back of the net in the 73rd minute to put his […]

Emmanuel Ekong, son of former Super Eagles midfielder Prince Ikpe Ekong, showcased his potential by scoring Empoli’s opening goal in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia. Ekong struck just four minutes into the match with a precise shot after Liam Henderson intercepted a pass. Despite missing a penalty during the subsequent

David Promise, a Nigerian U23 striker, has expressed his determination to lead Union St. Gilloise to Belgian Cup glory after scoring twice to secure a 3-2 victory over Gent in the competition’s round of 16. Promise opened the scoring in the 12th minute and added another on the hour mark, making it 3-1 before the

Southampton manager Russell Martin has addressed the exclusion of Lesley Ugochukwu, nephew of former Super Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam, from the squad during their Premier League clash with Brighton &amp Hove Albion. Ugochukwu, on loan from Chelsea, has struggled for regular playing time, starting only five games across all competitions this season, including just two

The Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup saw intense competition on November 29, 2024, with Team Ndokwa and Team Urhobo securing significant victories in group-stage matches. At the Obiaruku centre, Team Ndokwa (Ndokwa East United FC) edged Team Ika (Ika FC) with a narrow 1-0 win, climbing to the top of their group standings. Their

Alex Iwobi matched his best ever start to a Premier League season in Fulham’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Super Eagles midfielder contributed his sixth goal involvement of the season, equaling his record from the 2022/2023 campaign. Iwobi came close to scoring in the first half, hitting the

Samuel Chukwueze made a late appearance as AC Milan secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Empoli in a Serie A clash on Saturday night. The Nigerian winger replaced Yunus Musah in the 75th minute. Chukwueze, 25, has made 13 league appearances this season, scoring one goal under manager Paulo Fonseca. AC Milan’s dominance was established

Nigerian teenager Chido Obi Martin marked his new professional contract with Manchester United by scoring in the club’s 3-0 victory over Stoke City in the U18 Premier League. Obi Martin, who signed his first professional deal on Friday, opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 71st minute after being fouled in the box.

Raphael Onyedika, the Super Eagles midfielder, made a notable return to the UEFA Champions League after serving a suspension during Club Brugge’s 1-1 draw with Celtic at Celtic Park. Onyedika missed the previous match against Aston Villa due to receiving a red card during the clash with AC Milan. The match saw an early gift

Nelson Paul, team manager of Broad City Football Club, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to dominate their opponents in the 19th Lagos Supremacy Cup, set to begin at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Speaking on the team’s preparedness, Paul assured fans of a goal-packed performance. “It’s going to be an all-out goal