Match Previews & Reviews

Nigeria U-20 forward Precious Benjamin continues to blaze a trail in Europe, starring in TSG Hoffenheim II’s 4-2 friendly win over Karlsruher SC with a goal and an assist. The 18 year old’s journey has been rapid. From his early exploits in Nigeria’s Prosperity Cup and grassroots tournaments, he sealed a February 2025 move from […]

Remo Stars, the reigning NPFL champions, came from behind to beat newly promoted Kun Khalifat 2-1 in a delayed Matchday 2 fixture played at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. The hosts drew first blood when Henry Ezeonye converted a penalty in the 16th minute it was Kun Khalifat’s first-ever goal in Nigeria’s top flight.

Rangers International coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has reassured fans that the Flying Antelopes are finding their rhythm and will soon turn the tide in the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League season. He described the squad as a “work in progress” after a goalless home draw with newcomers Kun Khalifat FC at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on

Fulham and Manchester United ended in a 1–1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday evening, but the highlight was Emile Smith Rowe’s remarkable instant impact off the bench. Stepping onto the pitch, he needed just one minute and thirty-three seconds and a single touch to fire in the equaliser, all thanks to a perfectly weighted

In a high scoring Ligue 1 outing at the Orange Vélodrome on Saturday, Moses Simon notched his first goal for Paris FC, yet it wasn’t enough to prevent a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Olympique de Marseille. Marseille sparked to life with a penalty from Mason Greenwood in the 18th minute, soon followed by

Nathan Tella featured prominently as Bayer Leverkusen suffered a 2–1 home defeat to Hoffenheim on Saturday in their Bundesliga season opener. The Super Eagles winger delivered a solid performance before being substituted in the 85th minute for Christian Michel Kofane. Meanwhile, his Nigerian compatriot Kevin Akpoguma was brought on for Hoffenheim in the 75th minute,

Christantus Uche delivered a masterclass as Getafe began their La Liga campaign with a 2–0 victory away at Celta Vigo. The Nigerian midfielder not only provided the assist for the opening goal feeding Adrian Liso just two minutes after the break but also finished the move himself later in the second half, deftly dribbling past

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi featured prominently as Nice succumbed to a 1–0 defeat at home to Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The Nigerian played for 76 minutes before being substituted off for Bernard Nguène. Despite exerting control in possession and creating several openings, Nice failed to capitalise—Moffi even struck the crossbar in the

Calvin Bassey received a strong rating, and Alex Iwobi was rated impressive in Fulham’s thrilling 1–1 draw away at Brighton on the opening weekend of the Premier League. Sky Sports awarded Bassey a seven after a commanding 90-minute showing, while Iwobi earned a six before being substituted in the second half. Bassey had concluded the

Promising Nigerian forward Ehije Ukaki played his first competitive match in English football, but it ended in a 2-1 Carabao Cup first-round defeat as Birmingham City edged past Sheffield United at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. The 20 year old signed for the Blades in the summer on a three-year contract from Bulgarian side Botev