Events and Tournaments

Young Nigerian attacker Emmanuel Ayaosi produced the performance of his career on Sunday as he scored his first-ever professional hat-trick, inspiring Karviná to a pulsating 4–3 victory over Hrdic in the Czech top division. The 21 year old, who operates as both an attacking midfielder and winger, struck in the 41st, 60th, and 87th minutes, […]

Super Eagles defender William Troost‑Ekong played the full 90 minutes for Al‑Kholood, but couldn’t prevent his team from suffering their fourth consecutive defeat, as they went down 2–1 to Al‑Hazem in the Saudi Pro League. Al‑Kholood struck early Ramiro Enrique put them in front just three minutes into the game. But Al‑Hazem responded in the

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was unable to keep a clean sheet as Udinese suffered a 3–0 defeat to Bologna in Serie A.  Bologna opened the scoring in the 54th minute through Tommaso Pobega, who converted clinically to silence Udinese’s home crowd. Pobega struck again in the 60th minute, doubling Bologna’s lead. The third goal came

Rivers United’s technical adviser Finidi George has said his team will not be daunted by their Group A opponents in the CAF Champions League including defending champions Pyramids FC. Finidi described the draw as “a good draw, a difficult group,” but insisted his players view facing top African sides as a chance to prove themselves. He

Nigerian forwards Tolu Arokodare and Chrisantus Uche find themselves on opposite benches this season  Arokodare at Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Uche with Crystal Palace. As Wolves continue to struggle in the Premier League, the presence of Arokodare up front brings a physical threat. On the other side, Palace’s decision to retain Uche despite stalled moves earlier

Rivers United are en route to Egypt ahead of their much-anticipated CAF Champions League clash against Pyramids FC, the defending African champions. The Port Harcourt-based club earned their spot in the group stage for the first time ever, after narrowly overcoming Black Bulls of Mozambique in the qualifying rounds. Their group (Group A) also includes

Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa proved the difference for Fortuna Hjørring, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 away win over Breiðablik in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Europa Cup round of 16 tie. The 22 year old has been in electric form for the Danish side — she has now scored all

Sporting Lagos made a confident start to their 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, defeating Osun United 3–1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The Tech Boys wasted no time, as Aondona Adeede opened the scoring just four minutes in.  Kelvin Unenge doubled their lead in the 21st minute, but Osun United responded through

The Island AllStars WERBLACK WINES Synergy Cup 2025 returns to the pitch with more fire in Lagos, as Lugna Properties look to defend their perfect start heading into Round Two. After two convincing wins edging Drexel Apartments 1–0 and beating Wiz Clothings 3–1 — Lugna sit top of the early standings and will face The

Falconets rounded off their 2025 WAFU B U20 Girls Cup campaign in dominant fashion, defeating hosts Benin Republic U20 Women 1-0 in the final group fixture at Stade Omnisports d’Adjohoun. The goal arrived in the 16th minute thanks to forward Kareem Ramotalahi, who calmly slotted home from close range after Nigeria’s early sustained pressure. The