Match Previews and Reviews

Tani Oluwaseyi scored his first La Liga goal for Villarreal during their 2–1 victory over Sevilla, marking a milestone for the forward in Spain’s top flight. Oluwaseyi started the match and broke the deadlock early connecting with a cut-back from the left to slot home with a composed finish. His performance was lively, combining direct runs, […]

Gift Orban earned Man of the Match after helping Hellas Verona secure a 1-1 draw against Juventus in their Serie A fixture on Saturday. Orban scored his first Serie A goal by converting a penalty just before half-time. The match started with Francisco Conceição putting Juventus ahead in the 19th minute. Verona responded steadily, and

Ademola Lookman finally made his season debut as Atalanta delivered a commanding 3-0 win away at Torino. The Nigerian forward entered the match in the 87th minute, coming on for Kamaldeen Sulemana, and although he had little time, his presence was welcomed by the fans. Atalanta’s first goal came in the 30th minute from Nikola

Werder Bremen head coach Horst Steffen has raised criticism of Victor Boniface after the striker’s first home game for the club ended in a 3-0 defeat by SC Freiburg at the Weserstadion. Despite his pedigree, Boniface’s performance, in Steffen’s view, lacked positional discipline. Boniface, valued at around €40 million, is Bremen’s most valuable player since

Besiktas have confirmed the signing of former Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, ending his long stint in England. The Turkish club reportedly paid between €8 million and €9.5 million to bring the Nigerian into the fold on a three-year contract with an option for a fourth. Ndidi, who made 303 appearances for Leicester and played

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers scored his maiden goal for Panathinaikos, securing a 1-0 win over Athens Kallithea in the Greek Cup. His 30th-minute finish proved decisive, helping Panathinaikos progress in the competition. The goal arrives in only Dessers’ second appearance for the club, having made his debut in a 3-2 league loss to Kifisia

Nigeria international Rinsola Babajide has celebrated her first-ever goal for AS Roma Femminile after netting in their 3–0 Cup quarter-final triumph over Sassuolo on Sunday. The winger opened the scoring with a fine left-footed strike into the far corner following a well-timed pass from a teammate. Her effort paved the way for Roma’s comfortable victory

Sunshine Queens FC of Ondo State made a powerful statement in their bid for a return to the NWFL Premiership with a convincing 3–0 win over Fortress Ladies of Benin in their Championship Playoff opener in Umuahia. The Akure-based side started on the front foot, pressing high and punishing defensive errors with swift attacking play.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was full of praise for Nigerian forward Christantus Uche after the youngster made a lively debut in his side’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland. Uche, who joined Palace from Getafe, came on in the 84th minute and quickly made his presence felt producing a clever cross and forcing a sharp save

Victor Boniface made an instant impact for Werder Bremen, coming off the bench to provide the assist for Justin Njinmah’s goal as Bremen defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-0 in the Bundesliga. Signed on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, the Nigerian striker was introduced in the 75th minute and quickly displayed vision and composure, threading through a pass