Match Previews and Reviews

Ikorodu City FA have booked their place in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after a commanding 4–1 triumph over Franceez in the final Round‑Robin fixture of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs in Enugu. The result secured their place among the elite for the first time in club history. The “Oga Boys” took […]

TSG Hoffenheim kicked off its pre‑season campaign with a spirited 3‑2 victory against Freiburg on Saturday. Gift Orban drew applause when he found the net in the 49th minute, putting his side 3‑1 ahead. Muhammed Damar opened the scoring early on, and later David Mokwa Ntusu extended Hoffenheim’s lead to 3‑1. Freiburg responded with a

Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Belgian side KRC Genk defeated Hannover 96 4–2 in a pre‑season friendly today. The Nigerian striker, introduced from the bench, struck in the 95th and again in the 112th minute to seal the victory after early goals from Oh Hyeon‑gyu and Mujaid Saduckli put Genk in control. Arokodare enjoyed a

Samuel Isife, a former 36 Lions Academy standout, found the net as Dukla Praha secured a 4–2 friendly victory over Mladá Boleslav. The 20 year old Nigerian right‑back, signed last month from Vlašim, impressed with a composed finish during the club’s summer preparations. Arriving in the Czech Republic in early February, Isife quickly adapted to

Osun United delivered a commanding performance against Warri Wolves in the NNL Super 8 qualifying showdown, securing a vital 3–1 victory at the Lanreleke Sports Complex in Ile‑Ogbo. The win earned the Omoluabi Giants the final ticket from the Southern Conference B to the Nigeria National League’s elite Super 8 playoff stage. The match began in emphatic

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