Match Previews and Reviews

Leicester City’s relegation worries deepened after a 2-0 home defeat to Arsenal in their Premier League encounter on Saturday. Despite the Gunners missing key attackers like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz, they secured all three points with a late brace from substitute Mikel Merino. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, making his […]

Christantus Uche delivered a standout performance for Getafe on Friday night, scoring in their 2-1 victory over Girona at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. The 21 year old Nigerian midfielder capitalised on a defensive lapse in the third minute, driving the ball into the bottom right corner to put his team ahead. Girona responded in

Manchester United’s rising star Chido Obi-Martin delivered a stunning performance, scoring a hat trick in a commanding 5-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup at Leigh Sports Village. His heroics helped United secure a spot in the next round, with James Scanlon adding two more goals. Chelsea’s only response came from Reggie Walsh.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho made his full debut for Middlesbrough in their 3-1 defeat to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The 28 year old forward, who recently joined on loan from Sevilla, was included in the starting lineup for the Championship clash but could not prevent his team from suffering their third consecutive loss.

Osula played a pivotal role in Newcastle’s comeback victory, providing two assists for goals scored by Joe Willock and Callum Wilson in the first half. His performance was marked by his attacking creativity, as he registered a game-high four shots two on target, three key passes, and three completed dribbles. The young forward, who joined

Reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International FC, missed a chance to secure all three points as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a resilient Bayelsa United FC in a Matchday 23 clash of the 2024/2025 season at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Bayelsa United, coached by Ladan Bosso, began the game on the

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi played a role in Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Wigan, helping the Premier League side secure a spot in the next round of the FA Cup. Iwobi, who began the match on the bench, was introduced in the 75th minute as a substitute for Martial Godo. Fulham took the lead through

Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom made an impressive start to life in Ligue 1, scoring on his debut for Lille in their 2-1 loss to Le Havre on Saturday night. Akpom joins an elite list of Nigerian players, including Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen, and Terem Moffi, who also scored on their Ligue 1 debuts. The 29

Heartland Queens’ technical adviser, Obi Ogbala, has reassured fans that the team will soon turn their season around in the Nigerian Women’s Football League NWFL. Despite a winless start with just one point from four matches, Ogbala remains optimistic as the team prepares to face Dannaz Ladies at home. After a strong showing last season,

Two Nigerian-eligible prospects, Callum Olusesi and Damola Ajayi, were unused substitutes as Tottenham Hotspur fell 4-0 to Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi final. Liverpool’s dominant display, featuring goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk, overturned Spurs’ first-leg advantage and secured their place in the final against Newcastle United at