Match Previews and Reviews

Nigerian central defender Vince Osuji impressed on Saturday as Club Brugge defeated KV Kortrijk 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at their Basecamp training facility. Remarkably, Osuji played in an unaccustomed advanced role and netted both goals for the Belgian giants in a confident display. Typically deployed at the heart of defence, Osuji was pushed forward […]

Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu featured for the full 90 minutes as Chelsea defeated Espérance de Tunis 3–0 in their final Group D fixture at the Club World Cup in Philadelphia. This marked his third appearance of the tournament, underlining his growing influence. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and a late strike by Tyrique George secured

Portugal head coach Francisco Neto reserved special praise for Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe following his side’s goalless draw against Nigeria at Estádio José Gomes in Amadora on Monday evening. Neto, speaking to reporters after the friendly, commended Ucheibe’s exceptional presence in midfield, highlighting her composure and intelligent ball distribution. “She was everywhere,” Neto remarked.

Molde secured a thrilling 3–2 victory over Vålerenga in Eliteserien’s tenth round, thanks in part to teenage sensation Daniel Daga, who struck his maiden league goal in dramatic fashion. The match, played at Intility Stadium, saw Molde comeback after trailing 2–1 at half-time. Captain Magnus Wolff Eikrem opened the scoring in the first half, but

Nigerian centre‑back Victory Sunday Iboro marked a milestone in his career by not only making his professional debut but also scoring his first senior goal as FCI Levadia hammered Tallinna Kalev 4–0 in the Estonian Premium Liiga on 18 June 2025. Signed in February from Beyond Limits FA, the 20‑year‑old has rapidly become integral to the championship side’s defensive stability. Despite

Nigeria held Russia to a 1–1 draw in an international friendly thanks to a second-half equaliser from striker Tolu Arokodare, ending the host nation’s impressive winning streak. The match, played in front of a vocal Russian crowd, saw the home side take the lead midway through the first half following sustained pressure. However, Nigeria responded

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have secured a place in the final of the 22nd National Sports Festival following a narrow 1–0 win over Team Ogun. The decisive moment came late in the game when Shakirat Moshood calmly converted a penalty, sending the 2022 World Cup bronze medallists through to the gold medal match.

Manchester born Nigerian right-back Femi Seriki featured in the closing moments of Sheffield United’s heartbreaking 2–1 defeat to Sunderland in the Championship playoff final widely known as “football’s richest game.” The loss cost the Blades a potential windfall of over ₦430 billion (around £200 million), along with promotion to the Premier League. Sheffield United had

Abakaliki FC have booked a place in their first ever President Federation Cup final after a dramatic 4–3 penalty shootout win over Ikorodu City FC on Wednesday at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja. The semi-final ended goalless in regulation time, with both teams showing grit but unable to break the deadlock. The tie was settled from

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon ended the Ligue 1 season in spectacular fashion, delivering a goal and an assist in FC Nantes’ emphatic 3-0 victory over Montpellier. The crucial win ensured Nantes finished the season safely in 13th place with 36 points, narrowly avoiding the relegation playoff by just three points. Simon opened the scoring