Match Previews and Reviews

The Super Eagles secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Gabon National Football Team in Rabat to book their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs. After a tense 1-1 draw following 90 minutes, Nigeria raised their intensity in extra time and carved out the result with ruthless efficiency. The breakthrough […]

Sean Dyche, manager of Nottingham Forest, heaped praise on Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi following the club’s 3-1 home victory over Leeds United. Awoniyi, who entered the game from the bench in the 59th minute, made a significant impact and was singled out by Dyche for his improved performances. “Tee was excellent. It was clear he

Paul Onuachu ended a brief scoring drought by finding the net in Trabzonspor’s 1-1 home draw with Alanyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. The Nigeria international opened the scoring for Trabzonspor in the first half exploiting space at the edge of the box and calmly slotting his finish past the goalkeeper. Despite dominating possession and creating

Victor Boniface provided the decisive assist in Werder Bremen’s 2-1 home victory over VfL Wolfsburg in Friday’s Bundesliga clash. The Nigerian forward began the match on the bench, subsequently entering the game in the 65th minute. In the 94th minute, Boniface set up the winning goal, ensuring all three points for Bremen. The victory temporarily lifted

Forward Esther Okoronkwo has emerged as a key figure for AFC Toronto after providing a decisive assist in their latest victory and in doing so, she reportedly set a new African record for assists. Okoronkwo’s creative contribution helped AFC Toronto secure the win, reinforcing her status in the team and making a mark on the

Wilfred Ndidi has attributed Beşiktaş J.K.’s 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahçe S.K. in Sunday’s Istanbul derby to the team being reduced to ten men for over an hour. Beşiktaş had surged into a commanding 2-0 lead through goals by El Bilal Touré and Emirhan Topçu before the game turned. In the 25th minute, a foul by

Nigeria international winger Moses Simon was on target as Paris FC secured a 1-0 away victory over AS Monaco in the French Ligue 1 on Saturday. The decisive goal came in the 53rd minute after French midfielder Maxime López surged through the midfield and delivered a perfect pass into the six-yard box, where Simon was

Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye secured his first clean sheet of the 2025-26 season as Udinese Calcio held Atalanta BC to a 1-0 win. Okoye was rarely troubled in the match all five of Atalanta’s shots on target failed to test him meaningfully. The victory was Udinese’s second consecutive home win, courtesy of a strike from Nicolò Zaniolo

Nigerian forward Princewill Ishmael impressed on his outing for BSG Stahl Riesa as the club secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over SV Lipsia 93 Leipzig‑Eutritzsch in the German lower divisions. From the opening whistle, Ishmael looked lively. According to reports, he not only found the back of the net early but also contributed to the

Alex Iwobi expressed his disappointment following Fulham FC’s 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United. The Nigerians midfielder said: “Of course, we’re very disappointed. We knew it was going to be a hard game and a tough place to come to, but if we don’t win then we shouldn’t lose, and maintain the draw.” He added: “Unfortunately,