Match Previews & Reviews

Cyriel Dessers marked his return from an eight-month injury nightmare in the perfect way, coming off the bench to score the extra-time winner that sent Panathinaikos through in Europe. Cyriel Dessers scored the match-winning goal as Panathinaikos beat hosts CSKA Sofia 2-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round […]

Ryan Alebiosu wasted no time making his mark on the new season, teeing up Blackburn’s winning goal in their opening Carabao Cup tie of 2026/27. Super Eagles right back Ryan Alebiosu made an immediate impact at the start of the 2026/27 season, providing the assist for Blackburn Rovers’ winning goal in their Carabao Cup first

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles never recovered from a brutal opening 15 minutes, as Burkina Faso raced into a 3-0 lead and cruised to a 4-1 win in the WAFU B U20 final. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in Sunday’s WAFU B U20 Championship final, a result that also hands the

Tolu Arokodare needed just three minutes on the pitch to make his mark on his Ajax debut, setting up the opener as the Eredivisie giants began the new season with a win at PEC Zwolle. Tolu Arokodare marked his Ajax debut with an assist as the Eredivisie giants opened their new season with a 2-0

Victor Osimhen kept up his scoring habit even in defeat, netting again as Galatasaray closed out a mixed pre-season with a 2-1 loss to Villarreal. Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet again for Galatasaray, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal in the Turkish champions’ final pre-season fixture on Saturday. Ayoze

Former Super Falcons coach Kadiri Ikhana isn’t sugarcoating it: unless Nigeria lift their level significantly, an unbeaten Cameroon side could end their WAFCON defence in the quarterfinals. Former Super Falcons chief coach Kadiri Ikhana has warned that Nigeria risk crashing out of WAFCON 2026 when they face Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in Sunday’s quarterfinal at the

Clinton Lawani saved two penalties as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles edged hosts Cote d’Ivoire 4-3 on spot kicks to reach the WAFU B U20 final and lock in a spot at next year’s continental finals. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are through to the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship after beating tournament hosts Cote d’Ivoire 4-3

Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga kept up his fine scoring run for Molde, but the Norwegian side had to settle for a share of the spoils against Sarpsborg 08. Daniel Daga found the net for the second consecutive Eliteserien game, but it was not enough to hand Molde all three points as Sarpsborg 08 fought back

A six save performance, including a crucial double stop, earned the goalkeeper the highest rating on the pitch as Chippa United held Golden Arrows to a goalless draw. Nigeria international Stanley Nwabali won the Man of the Match award in Chippa United’s 2026/27 Premier

Oshoala’s Lone Strike Helps Resolute Super Falcons Edge Out Zambia Playing an hour with ten women after Tosin Demehin’s red card, Nigeria held on for their first win of the tournament and kept their quarter final hopes alive. A first half strike from Asisat Oshoala saw a 10 woman Super Falcons edge out Zambia 1-0