Match Previews & Reviews - Football In Nigeria

Oke’s Strike Earns Bendel Insurance Vital Win Over Sunshine Stars

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 23, 2025

Bendel Insurance FC secured an important 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars of Akure in their Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL Matchday 30 fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin. The hero of the match was Kayode Oke Solomon, who found the net in the 20th minute with a stunning long-range curler that nestled into the […]

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Bayelsa Queens Beat FC Robo 3-0 to Reclaim NWFL Top Spot

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 20, 2025

Bayelsa Queens delivered a commanding performance, defeating FC Robo Queens 3-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium, reclaiming the top spot in NWFL Group B on goal difference. Despite a strong start from the visitors, it was Olabiyi Alaba who opened the scoring in the 21st minute, capitalising on a goalkeeper error for her third goal

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Igho Ogbu Marks Super Eagles Call Up with a Goal

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 17, 2025

Igho Ogbu celebrated his first ever call up to the Super Eagles in grand style, scoring in Slavia Praha’s 3-0 victory over Jablonec in the Czech League. The central defender found the net in the ninth minute, showcasing an impressive striker’s finish after breaking down an attacking move by the opposition. His performance earned him

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Sadiq Features as Girona Hold Valencia in 1-1 Draw

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 17, 2025

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was in action as Valencia were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona in their La Liga encounter on Saturday. The Nigerian forward, who was making his eighth appearance of the season, has already scored four goals in the ongoing campaign. Sadiq played a key role before being substituted in

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Moses Simon’ Key Assist Leads Nantes to Victory Amidst Fitness Concerns

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 16, 2025

Moses Simon, despite ongoing fitness worries, delivered a stellar performance that culminated in a game winning assist, propelling Nantes to a narrow 1-0 victory over Lille. The match, held at Stade de la Beaujoire, saw Simon utilize his exceptional speed and skill to set up Mostafa Mohamed’s decisive goal in the dying moments. This performance

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Okereke’s 7th League Goal Secures Gaziantep’s Victory Over Kayserispor

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 16, 2025

David Okereke scored the only goal as Gaziantep secured a crucial 1-0 home win against Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian forward struck in the 52nd minute, helping his team climb temporarily to sixth place in the standings with 38 points. The 27 year old, currently on loan from Italian Serie B club

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Toni Payne Scores First Everton Goal in Defeat to Arsenal

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 15, 2025

Super Falcons forward Toni Payne opened her goal account for Everton in their 3-1 loss to Arsenal in the Women’s Super League at Walton Hall Park. Despite the defeat, Payne’s goal marked a significant moment in her adaptation to English football since joining the club in July 2024 after six years at Sevilla. Arsenal took

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Boniface, Tella exit UCL as Leverkusen lose to Bayern Munich

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 12, 2025

Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella saw their Champions League campaign come to an end as Bayer Leverkusen suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich, losing 5-0 on aggregate. Since returning from injury in late January, Boniface has struggled for regular playing time, starting only once in seven Bundesliga matches. His last goal came in

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Ezenwata Continues Goal Scoring Streak but Chelsea U18s Fall to Arsenal

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 12, 2025

Chizzy Ezenwata extended his impressive goal streak to five consecutive matches, scoring twice in Chelsea U18s’ 3-2 loss to Arsenal U18s at Cobham Training Ground. In the 82nd minute, Ezenwata headed in a free-kick from Landon Emenalo, son of former Super Eagles international Michael Emenalo, but Chelsea ran out of time to find an equalizer.

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Chioma Olise Delighted as Trabzonspor Women Secure 2-0 Win Over Besiktas

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / March 11, 2025

Super Falcons midfielder Chioma Olise expressed her joy after Trabzonspor Women secured an important 2-0 victory over Besiktas Women in Round 19 of the Turkish Women’s Football League on Sunday. Olise, who was introduced in the second half, highlighted the team’s determination and winning mentality after the match. “I’m thrilled with today’s result. We fought

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