Match Previews and Reviews

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare featured as Wolverhampton Wanderers recorded their first Premier League win of the 2025-26 season, breezing past West Ham United 3–0 at Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The Nigerian forward making his 15th appearance for Wolves started the match and was substituted in the 88th minute after an impressive showing, having scored […]

Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella delivered a key assist as Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat RB Leipzig 3-1 away in a Bundesliga match on Saturday. Tella set up Patrik Schick’s second-half goal just before the break, helping Leverkusen overturn an early deficit and secure all three points. Leipzig opened the scoring through Xaver

Edo Queens delivered a composed and determined display to hand Adamawa Queens their first defeat of the season, securing a 2–0 victory in their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Matchday Four clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The hosts asserted control early and were rewarded just before halftime when Chioma Esther

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was a key figure as Udinese secured a 1–0 Serie A victory over Napoli on Sunday, helping his side grind out a hard-fought win at the Dacia Arena. Udinese sitting mid-table held firm against the Serie A title contenders, with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s 73rd-minute strike proving the decisive goal in the

Hellas Verona defender Armel Bella-Kotchap has praised striker Gift Orban’s performance, describing him as “exceptional” after his brace helped Verona secure a dramatic 2–1 Serie A victory over Fiorentina on Sunday. Orban scored both goals, including a stoppage-time winner, to clinch the away triumph in Florence. Orban came off the bench in the 35th minute

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey scored his first Premier League goal of the season and Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist as Fulham secured a thrilling 3–2 away victory over Burnley in the English Premier League on Saturday. Fulham raced into an early lead through Emile Smith Rowe’s opener in the 9th minute, but Burnley equalised

Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi was instrumental as Viktoria Plzen secured a valuable 1–1 draw away to Panathinaikos in their UEFA Europa League group-stage fixture in Athens on Thursday. Plzen, who entered the game seeking to boost their credentials in a tightly-contested group, showed defensive organisation and attacking intent to earn a point on the road.

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche delivered a standout performance for Crystal Palace as they ran out 3–0 winners over Shelbourne in their UEFA Europa Conference League clash in Dublin on Thursday night. Uche opened the scoring in the 11th minute, slotting home to give Palace the lead early.  He then turned creator in the 25th

In a tightly contested Nigeria National League (NNL tie on Wednesday, Beyond Limits Football Academy secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Edel FC on the road. The match, which took place at Awka Township Stadium, saw the visitors grind out all three points in a battle of narrow margins a result that keeps Beyond Limits well

Raphael Onyedika was in the starting XI for Club Brugge as they endured a 3–0 home loss to Arsenal in their final group stage match of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The midfielder was replaced in the 74th minute as the Gunners completed a convincing victory. The scoring came courtesy of a double from