Match Previews & Reviews

Nigerian forward Muhamed Tijani earned Man of the Match honours on his debut for SK Sigma Olomouc, scoring the decisive goal in a 2–1 victory over Liberec in the Czech First League. Tijani netted in the 65th minute to seal the win and announce himself emphatically to his new club. The 24 year old, on

Samuel Chukwueze found the net as AC Milan delivered a dominant 9–0 victory over Australia’s Perth Glory at HBF Park on Thursday, rounding off their Asia–Pacific tour with authority. His goal in the 31st minute capped off an explosive first half that Milan thoroughly controlled. Filippo Terracciano opened the scoring inside three minutes, and Noah

Four Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade, Michelle Alozie, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Esther Okoronkwo—were named in the official CAF Best XI for WAFCON 2024, following Nigeria’s thrilling 3–2 comeback win over Morocco in Rabat. Ajibade, who captained the team with composure and flair, was also crowned Player of the Tournament, capping a campaign marked by decisive

Samuel Chukwueze featured off the bench as AC Milan recorded a 4–2 pre‑season win against Premier League champions Liverpool in Hong Kong. Milan staged a strong performance, capitalising on counter‑attacks at the Kai Tak Sports Park. Rafael Leão opened the scoring in the 10th minute, before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled for Liverpool just before half‑time. Milan regained

TSG Hoffenheim kicked off its pre‑season campaign with a spirited 3‑2 victory against Freiburg on Saturday. Gift Orban drew applause when he found the net in the 49th minute, putting his side 3‑1 ahead. Muhammed Damar opened the scoring early on, and later David Mokwa Ntusu extended Hoffenheim’s lead to 3‑1. Freiburg responded with a

Tolu Arokodare scored twice as Belgian side KRC Genk defeated Hannover 96 4–2 in a pre‑season friendly today. The Nigerian striker, introduced from the bench, struck in the 95th and again in the 112th minute to seal the victory after early goals from Oh Hyeon‑gyu and Mujaid Saduckli put Genk in control. Arokodare enjoyed a

Samuel Isife, a former 36 Lions Academy standout, found the net as Dukla Praha secured a 4–2 friendly victory over Mladá Boleslav. The 20 year old Nigerian right‑back, signed last month from Vlašim, impressed with a composed finish during the club’s summer preparations. Arriving in the Czech Republic in early February, Isife quickly adapted to