Match Previews and Reviews

Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru earned plaudits after delivering a game-winning assist in Lazio’s 1-0 victory over Atalanta in Serie A. The 24 year old played the full 90 minutes and was instrumental in setting up Gustav Isaksen’s decisive goal early in the second half. Dele-Bashiru initiated the move with a surging run from midfield, connecting […]

Alex Iwobi has become the first Nigerian footballer to record more than 30 goals and 30 assists in the Premier League, achieving the milestone during Fulham’s thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool at Craven Cottage. The 28 year old midfielder delivered a standout performance, scoring Fulham’s second goal in the 32nd minute his eighth in the

Former Super Eagles forward Olanrewaju Kayode found the net once again as Esenler Erokspor were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Corum FK in a pulsating Turkish league encounter. The 13th-minute strike was Kayode’s 13th goal of the season and sixth for Erokspor since joining in the second half of the campaign. Kayode’s early

Nigerian forward John Ebuka played a crucial role in Al Masry’s 2-0 victory over Simba SC of Tanzania in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal, held in Alexandria. Coming off the bench, Ebuka netted his side’s second goal in the 89th minute, giving the Egyptian outfit a commanding advantage heading into the

Victor Osimhen has found himself at the centre of controversy following Galatasaray’s first league loss of the season. The Nigerian forward reportedly made an offensive gesture towards rival fans after the Istanbul Derby, where Galatasaray fell 2-1 to Besiktas. Eyewitnesses claim that an irate Osimhen had to be escorted to the dressing room by Galatasaray’s

SGFC Athletics Sports Club captain Chukwudi Godfrey Okosa sealed a historic victory for his team in the 2025 Jagaban Cup final with a decisive penalty against 36 Lions FC, capping a remarkable campaign for the Ilorin based side. Speaking after the triumph, Okosa reflected on the significance of the win, describing it as a powerful

Kelechi Iheanacho made an instant impact off the bench to inspire Middlesbrough to a crucial 2–1 victory against Oxford United at the Riverside Stadium, boosting their hopes of securing a Championship playoff spot. The Nigerian striker, on loan from Sevilla, scored just three minutes into the second half to level the match after Oxford had

Fulham centre back Calvin Bassey has come under fire following a defensive lapse that led to Crystal Palace’s second goal in a 3–0 FA Cup defeat. The Nigerian international was caught off guard at the near post, allowing Ismaïla Sarr to nod home a cross from Eberechi Eze just four minutes after the opener. Gail

Victor Boniface made an impactful return from international duty with the Super Eagles by finding the back of the net in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3–1 victory over Bochum in the Bundesliga. The inform striker notched his eighth goal of the campaign in the 60th minute, calmly tapping in a cross from the left to restore Leverkusen’s

Shooting Stars were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against El-Kanemi Warriors in a thrilling NPFL matchday 31 clash in Maiduguri on Thursday. Despite taking a commanding lead in the first half, the Oluyole Warriors allowed the hosts to claw their way back into the game. Gbenga Ogunbote’s side looked to be in control