Match Previews and Reviews

Flying Eagles forward Kparobo Arierhi underlined his scoring instincts with a well-taken brace for Norwegian side Mjøndalen, despite his team slipping to a 3–2 defeat. The in-form striker missed a penalty earlier in the match but bounced back to strike twice, pulling the relegation-threatened side level before they were undone late on. Kparobo’s latest contribution […]

After two promising performances, FC Dender suffered their first loss of the season when their versatile defender, Benjamin Fredrick, conceded a penalty during the away fixture with STVV. Inside the box, he was adjudged to have brought down STVV’s midfielder Taiga Hata, and the referee awarded the spot-kick without hesitation. The home side converted, taking

Semi Ajayi impressed on his debut for Hull City during their goalless draw at Coventry City. The Super Eagles centre-back, who joined the Tigers after his contract with West Brom expired, was handed a start by coach Sergej Jakirović at the Coventry Building Society Arena. In the second half, Ajayi demonstrated his passing prowess with

Bright Osayi-Samuel was named Man of the Match following Birmingham City’s 1–1 home draw with Ipswich Town in the opening Sky Bet Championship fixture of the season. In his maiden competitive appearance for the Blues, the Nigeria international delivered a standout performance he created one big chance, achieved 100 percent accuracy with his long balls,

Nigeria’s return to the African Nations Championship finals since 2018 began on a sobering note, as Super Eagles B succumbed to defending champions Senegal, who clinched a slim 1–0 win at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on August 5, 2025. The pivotal moment arrived in the 75th minute when Senegal substitute Moctar Koïté sprinted down the right

Sunday Aniebet marked a remarkable professional debut for Enyimba FC by scoring in their commanding 5–2 win over Inter FC Aba, immediately earning deserved praise and making a heartfelt dedication. The winger’s first goal at the top level came in his first match, underlining his readiness for live competition. He dedicated the strike with emotion,

Nigerian forward Muhamed Tijani earned Man of the Match honours on his debut for SK Sigma Olomouc, scoring the decisive goal in a 2–1 victory over Liberec in the Czech First League. Tijani netted in the 65th minute to seal the win and announce himself emphatically to his new club. The 24 year old, on

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche will remain at Getafe for the 2025–26 La Liga season, ending speculation about his future. The club confirmed his retention following internal discussions headed by manager José Bordalás. After 38 appearances last season, Uche has impressed in preseason, despite not registering a goal or assist in four of five warm‑up matches.

Samuel Chukwueze found the net as AC Milan delivered a dominant 9–0 victory over Australia’s Perth Glory at HBF Park on Thursday, rounding off their Asia–Pacific tour with authority. His goal in the 31st minute capped off an explosive first half that Milan thoroughly controlled. Filippo Terracciano opened the scoring inside three minutes, and Noah

The home-based Super Eagles B were held to a lively goalless draw by Zanzibar in a friendly match on Tuesday, as part of their preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The encounter, played at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, offered a stern test for Nigeria’s domestic squad ahead of the tournament. Despite dominating