Events and Tournaments

Sam Sodje’s Ex Uvwie Players secured a 4-2 victory over Delta Allstars International in the group stage decider of the Ofugara Peace Cup. The game showcased the talents of former Nigerian national team defender Sam Sodje, who now plays in an attacking role, and Ediri Okwagbe, whose two first half goals established a strong 2-0 […]

Super Eagles fullback Ola Aina played a crucial role in Nottingham Forest’s emphatic 3-0 victory over West Ham. He scored his first goal of the season and helping the team climb to third place in the Premier League standings. Aina’s strike came in the 78th minute when he unleashed a powerful left footed shot from

Edo Queens, Nigeria’s representative in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, will begin their campaign against Ethiopia’s CBE on Sunday, 10 November. The tournament, which marks its fourth edition, will be hosted in Morocco from 9 to 23 November in the cities of El Jadida and Casablanca. The opening match will feature TP Mazembe from

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria triumphed over Ghana’s Black Satellites with a 2-1 victory in the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship, held at Stade de Kégué in Lomé. This win solidifies Nigeria’s standing as champions and follows their qualification for the 2025 U20 AFCON. Kparobo Arierhi played a pivotal role, scoring twice in

In an emphatic international friendly, the Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated Algeria 4-1, largely thanks to a hat-trick by Edo Queens’ striker Folashade Ijamilusi. Spanish based forward Gift Monday added to Nigeria’s tally, sealing a 6-1 aggregate victory across two legs. The match, featuring a mostly home based squad under interim manager Justin Madugu, highlighted

Wilfred Ndidi remains optimistic as Leicester City prepares for back to back fixtures against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup and Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The Foxes aim to rebound after a recent 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, despite a goal from Jamie Vardy. Reflecting on the defeat, Ndidi acknowledged the team’s strengths

Victor Osimhen’s impressive header helped Galatasaray clinch a 2-1 victory over Besiktas in a thrilling Istanbul derby at RAMS Park. Davinson Sánchez opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the 13th minute, converting Gabriel Sara’s free kick. Osimhen, who had an earlier miss, finally extended Galatasaray’s lead in the 67th minute, outjumping his marker to send

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, currently tied as the top scorer in Belgium’s Pro League with eight goals, is being touted as a promising goal machine for the future. Despite early criticism from fans, Arokodare has shown steady improvement, drawing comparisons to Genk icons Paul Onuachu and Branko Strupar, who both became revered strikers for the

Alex Iwobi described his goal against former club Everton as a bittersweet experience, expressing mixed emotions about scoring at Goodison Park. Iwobi, who now plays for Fulham, capitalized on a solo run by Emile Smith Rowe to put his team ahead in what would be his last game at his former home ground. Reflecting on

Princess Ademiluyi, a Nigerian eligible forward on loan at Charlton Athletic from West Ham United, made a strong debut for England’s U19 team, the Young Lionesses, by assisting twice in their 3-1 victory over the Netherlands in the Algarve Cup. Recently called up for her first international stint with the England squad, the 18 year