Match Previews & Reviews

Ndidi: “Red card cost us win” in Besiktas’ defeat to Fenerbahce

Ndidi: “Red card cost us win” in Besiktas’ defeat to Fenerbahce

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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

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Simon’s strike downs Monaco as Paris FC claim 1-0 win

Simon’s strike downs Monaco as Paris FC claim 1-0 win

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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

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Okoye Keeps First Clean Sheet of Season, Reminds Chelle of His Case

Okoye Keeps First Clean Sheet of Season, Reminds Chelle of His Case

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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

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Ishmael shines as BSG Stahl Riesa edge 3-2 win with Nigerian spark

Ishmael shines as BSG Stahl Riesa edge 3-2 win with Nigerian spark

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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

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Iwobi: “A Last-Minute Winner Is a Dagger in the Heart”

Iwobi: “A Last-Minute Winner Is a Dagger in the Heart”

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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,

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Russian-born forward eyes Super Eagles berth after treble for Kayserispor

Russian-born forward eyes Super Eagles berth after treble for Kayserispor

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German Onugkha is riding a rich vein of form for Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig, having scored three goals in his last two appearances. The 29 year old opened his account as a substitute on 19 October, finding the net in a 3-1 defeat to Samsunspor after a quiet start to the campaign, in

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Werder Bremen coach hails Victor Boniface as first-choice super-sub

Werder Bremen coach hails Victor Boniface as first-choice super-sub

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The head coach of Werder Bremen, Horst Steffen, has praised Nigerian international Victor Boniface for his “exceptional” attributes, stating that he is now his preferred first-choice option off the bench. Steffen made the remarks ahead of Bremen’s Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin, confirming that Boniface who joined from Bayer Leverkusen on loan has impressed the

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Ndidi Breaks Goalless Spell to Score First Goal for Beşiktaş

Ndidi Breaks Goalless Spell to Score First Goal for Beşiktaş

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Veteran Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi opened his goalscoring account for Turkish side Beşiktaş J.K. in a 2-0 away victory over Konyaspor on Wednesday night. The goal arrived in the 21st minute when Ndidi rose highest to head home a corner delivered by teammate Orkun Kökçü  his first goal since transferring from Leicester City F.C. in August. Prior to scoring, Ndidi

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Kano Pillars Appoint Mohammed Babaganaru as Interim Technical Adviser

Kano Pillars Appoint Mohammed Babaganaru as Interim Technical Adviser

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Kano Pillars have announced the appointment of Mohammed Babaganaru as the club’s interim technical adviser, following the dismissal of former TA Evans Ogenyi due to under whelming results. The appointment comes as the club registers a disappointing start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, with Kano Pillars having secured just two wins,

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Onyeka Benched as Brentford Secure 2-0 Victory at West Ham United

Onyeka Benched as Brentford Secure 2-0 Victory at West Ham United

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Nigerian midfield international Frank Onyeka remained on the bench as Brentford claimed a 2-0 away win over West Ham United in the Premier League. The Bees broke the deadlock shortly before half-time thanks to a goal from Igor Thiago, and sealed the victory in stoppage time with a strike from Mathias Jensen. West Ham, playing at home, struggled

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