Match Previews and Reviews

Victor Boniface showcased his resilience by marking his return to action with a crucial goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s commanding 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim. The striker, having recently overcome an injury setback and a failed transfer to Saudi Arabia, found the net in the 15th minute, securing his seventh Bundesliga goal of the season. Leverkusen, defending […]

Joe Aribo delivered a standout performance as Southampton secured a 2-1 Premier League victory against Ipswich Town, earning him the Man of the Match award. The Nigerian midfielder scored the opening goal in the 21st minute, taking his league tally to three goals this season. His Super Eagles teammate, Paul Onuachu, netted the winner in

Nottingham Forest secured their biggest ever Premier League victory with a 7-0 demolition of Brighton at the City Ground. Ola Aina played the full match, while fellow Nigerian Taiwo Awoniyi came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute. The emphatic response came just a week after Forest’s 5-0 loss to Bournemouth, helping them maintain

Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi made an instant impact in his senior debut for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring just three minutes after coming on as a substitute in their 3-0 victory over IF Elfsborg in the Europa League. Ajayi, 19, replaced Richarlison in the 81st minute and doubled Tottenham’s lead in the 84th, converting a pass from

Rivers Angels showcased their attacking prowess with a commanding 4-2 win over FC Robo in the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL on Wednesday, propelling them to the top of Group B. The game, held in Port Harcourt, saw captain Polinus Ifeoma lead by example, opening the scoring with a brilliant ninth-minute free kick. However, FC

Nathan Tella celebrated his first UEFA Champions League goal just two years after competing in England’s second tier football. The 24 year old winger found the back of the net in the 64th minute, securing Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 victory over Sparta Praha on Wednesday night. Reflecting on the achievement, Tella described the moment as a

Moses Simon continued his impressive season for Nantes by providing his sixth assist of the Ligue 1 campaign during a 1-1 draw with Lyon on Sunday. The Nigerian international, making his 17th league appearance this season, has also scored five goals for the team. Simon’s crucial contribution came in the 90th minute when he set

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen continued his stellar run of form, netting the only goal in Galatasaray’s 1-0 victory over Konyaspor at RAMS Park. The Nigerian forward converted a first half penalty he earned, marking his 16th goal of the season across all competitions, with six coming from the penalty spot. On loan from Napoli

Dakkada FC resumed their Nigeria National League NNL campaign in style with a convincing 3-1 win against Igbajo FC at the Uyo Township Stadium on Friday, January 24, 2025. The match started with a bang, as David Bassey scored the fastest goal of the season just ten seconds after kickoff, capitalising on a defensive error

Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun delivered impressive performances for Rangers, but their team fell 2-1 to Manchester United in an electrifying UEFA Europa League clash at Old Trafford on Thursday night. After an own goal by Jack Butland put United ahead, Dessers equalized in the 88th minute with a well taken low shot into the