Match Previews and Reviews

Rangers International coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has reassured fans that the Flying Antelopes are finding their rhythm and will soon turn the tide in the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League season. He described the squad as a “work in progress” after a goalless home draw with newcomers Kun Khalifat FC at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on […]

Fulham and Manchester United ended in a 1–1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday evening, but the highlight was Emile Smith Rowe’s remarkable instant impact off the bench. Stepping onto the pitch, he needed just one minute and thirty-three seconds and a single touch to fire in the equaliser, all thanks to a perfectly weighted

In a high scoring Ligue 1 outing at the Orange Vélodrome on Saturday, Moses Simon notched his first goal for Paris FC, yet it wasn’t enough to prevent a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Olympique de Marseille. Marseille sparked to life with a penalty from Mason Greenwood in the 18th minute, soon followed by

Nathan Tella featured prominently as Bayer Leverkusen suffered a 2–1 home defeat to Hoffenheim on Saturday in their Bundesliga season opener. The Super Eagles winger delivered a solid performance before being substituted in the 85th minute for Christian Michel Kofane. Meanwhile, his Nigerian compatriot Kevin Akpoguma was brought on for Hoffenheim in the 75th minute,

Christantus Uche delivered a masterclass as Getafe began their La Liga campaign with a 2–0 victory away at Celta Vigo. The Nigerian midfielder not only provided the assist for the opening goal feeding Adrian Liso just two minutes after the break but also finished the move himself later in the second half, deftly dribbling past

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi featured prominently as Nice succumbed to a 1–0 defeat at home to Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The Nigerian played for 76 minutes before being substituted off for Bernard Nguène. Despite exerting control in possession and creating several openings, Nice failed to capitalise—Moffi even struck the crossbar in the

Calvin Bassey received a strong rating, and Alex Iwobi was rated impressive in Fulham’s thrilling 1–1 draw away at Brighton on the opening weekend of the Premier League. Sky Sports awarded Bassey a seven after a commanding 90-minute showing, while Iwobi earned a six before being substituted in the second half. Bassey had concluded the

Promising Nigerian forward Ehije Ukaki played his first competitive match in English football, but it ended in a 2-1 Carabao Cup first-round defeat as Birmingham City edged past Sheffield United at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. The 20 year old signed for the Blades in the summer on a three-year contract from Bulgarian side Botev

Viktoria Plzen secured a 2–1 victory in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier against Rangers on Tuesday, thanks to Norgesinmi Durosinmi’s 44th-minute opener. However, the Czech side were eliminated on a 4–2 aggregate score, as Rangers held a commanding 3–0 advantage from the first leg at Ibrox. Cyriel Dessers started the fixture

Nigerian forward Onyinyechukwu Okoli produced a dazzling display for IFK Värnamo Women, netting a remarkable hat-trick in their 4-2 triumph over Älmhults IF in the Swedish Division 1, the nation’s third tier of women’s football. Okoli spearheaded Värnamo’s attack with ruthless precision, tormenting the opposition defence with her movement and composure. She opened the scoring