Events and Tournaments

Super Eagles trio Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze and Calvin Bassey were all involved as Manchester United edged Fulham 3-2 in a thrilling English Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Sunday. United took an early lead in the 19th minute when Casemiro powered home a header from a Bruno Fernandes delivery. The Red Devils then […]

Nigeria’s Rivers United suffered a 1–0 defeat to Power Dynamos of Zambia in their CAF Champions League Group A clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday. The only goal of the game came five minutes after the break, when Kondwani Chiboni finished past the Rivers United defence to give the visitors

The Zambian contingent landed on Wednesday night and were welcomed at Victor Attah International Airport by officials from Rivers United and the Akwa Ibom State Football Association. Following their arrival, the team headed to their designated hotel in the city to prepare for the weekend fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Boss Oswald Mutapa’s

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reaffirmed his belief in himself, insisting that he belongs in the English Premier League even as he works his way back from injury and limited minutes this season. Awoniyi, who joined Nottingham Forest in 2022 and has been a notable figure in their squad — including

Nigerian forward Tosin Arokodare made an appearance off the bench for Wolverhampton Wanderers as they suffered a 2–0 defeat to Manchester City in the English Premier League on Saturday. City took control of the game with a first-half goal from Phil Foden, who finished clinically in the 26th minute to put the visitors ahead. The

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen continued his remarkable scoring form by finding the net in Galatasaray’s 3–1 Süper Lig victory over Fatih Karagümrük on Saturday. The Nigerian forward’s goal was especially significant — it marked his 50th goal for Galatasaray since joining the Turkish giants. The match at the Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadium was a competitive

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu was again decisive for Trabzonspor, scoring in their 2–1 home win over Kasimpasa in Round 19 of the Turkish Süper Lig on Friday night at Papara Park. Onuachu, returning from AFCON 2025 duty, came off the bench just after the break and needed only five minutes to open the scoring, finishing

Rivers United head coach Finidi George has sounded a note of caution ahead of his team’s CAF Champions League Group A meeting with Power Dynamos of Zambia, describing the encounter as a “tough duel” as they chase their first win in the group stage. The Group A fixture takes place at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium

Three Super Eagles stars — Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Calvin Bassey — have been included in the Official Best XI following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. The selections were part of the Team of the Tournament unveiled by CAF’s Technical Study Group

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has praised his teammates after the Turkish champions earned a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League group-stage clash on Wednesday. Osimhen, who played all 90 minutes in the match, said Galatasaray knew they were facing a “strong opponent” and was pleased with the