Events and Tournaments

Victor Osimhen made history on Tuesday night by converting a penalty in Galatasaray’s 1–0 win over Liverpool, becoming the first Nigerian to reach double figures in the UEFA Champions League. The 26 year old struck in the 16th minute, sending Liverpool’s keeper Alisson the wrong way and securing the win at the Ali Sami Yen […]

The Flying Eagles are turning their attention to their next opponent, Saudi Arabia, after a narrow and painful 1-0 defeat to Norway in their U-20 World Cup opener. Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Nigeria could not find the breakthrough. Their captain, Daniel Bameyi, conceded a penalty in the 9th minute, from which Norway converted

Abia Warriors have a challenging return leg ahead in Bamako following their 1-1 draw with Djoliba AC in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round at Uyo. The Malian side snagged a late equaliser, putting the pressure squarely on the Nigerian debutants. Coach Imama Amapakabo admitted that the result has left

Kwara United head coach Tunde Sanni has declared that Asante Kotoko will not be able to halt his team’s progress in their CAF Confederation Cup tie. Sanni expressed strong confidence ahead of the return leg, pointing to home advantage and his squad’s tactical readiness. Speaking ahead of the clash, he stated, “Kotoko cannot stop us

Remo Stars have confirmed their passage to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after a dominant 5-0 aggregate victory over US Zilimadjou. The Nigerian side won 4-0 at home and then secured a 1-0 away win to eliminate their Comorian opponents. In Moroni, Alex Oyowah delivered the decisive strike in the 74th

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Algerian referee Houssam Benyahia to oversee the CAF Champions League first-round second-leg match between Rivers United and FC Les Aigles of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Benyahia will be supported by assistant referees Hamza Bouzit and Haithem Bouima, while Loutfi Bekouassa has been named fourth official. Ghana’s

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero for Chippa United, producing a dramatic 92nd-minute penalty save to preserve a point and prevent defeat. Social media videos and club posts show Nwabali diving to his left and blocking the spot kick after the referee pointed to the spot in injury time. The match had been

Tolu Arokodare has been showered with praise after scoring his first goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their 2-0 EFL Cup third-round win over Everton.The Nigerian forward’s late chip over Sam Johnstone in the 87th minute sealed Wolves’ progression to the fourth round. Signed from Genk on deadline day, Arokodare had been seeking a breakthrough moment

Rivers United coach Finidi George believes his side have gained an advantage after a goalless draw away to FC Les Aigles du Congo in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round. The match took place at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa. Despite heavy pressure in the second half, Rivers United held

Terem Moffi produced a moment of brilliance for OGC Nice, scoring a superb strike that gave them hope, but it wasn’t enough to secure all three points. Despite his goal, Nice were held to a draw by their visitors, a result that leaves them rueing missed chances. The match saw Nice dominate early phases, peppering