Match Previews & Reviews

Heartland Queens’ technical adviser, Obi Ogbala, has reassured fans that the team will soon turn their season around in the Nigerian Women’s Football League NWFL. Despite a winless start with just one point from four matches, Ogbala remains optimistic as the team prepares to face Dannaz Ladies at home. After a strong showing last season, […]

Two Nigerian-eligible prospects, Callum Olusesi and Damola Ajayi, were unused substitutes as Tottenham Hotspur fell 4-0 to Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi final. Liverpool’s dominant display, featuring goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk, overturned Spurs’ first-leg advantage and secured their place in the final against Newcastle United at

Victor Boniface showcased his resilience by marking his return to action with a crucial goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s commanding 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim. The striker, having recently overcome an injury setback and a failed transfer to Saudi Arabia, found the net in the 15th minute, securing his seventh Bundesliga goal of the season. Leverkusen, defending

Joe Aribo delivered a standout performance as Southampton secured a 2-1 Premier League victory against Ipswich Town, earning him the Man of the Match award. The Nigerian midfielder scored the opening goal in the 21st minute, taking his league tally to three goals this season. His Super Eagles teammate, Paul Onuachu, netted the winner in

Nottingham Forest secured their biggest ever Premier League victory with a 7-0 demolition of Brighton at the City Ground. Ola Aina played the full match, while fellow Nigerian Taiwo Awoniyi came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute. The emphatic response came just a week after Forest’s 5-0 loss to Bournemouth, helping them maintain

Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi made an instant impact in his senior debut for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring just three minutes after coming on as a substitute in their 3-0 victory over IF Elfsborg in the Europa League. Ajayi, 19, replaced Richarlison in the 81st minute and doubled Tottenham’s lead in the 84th, converting a pass from

Rivers Angels showcased their attacking prowess with a commanding 4-2 win over FC Robo in the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL on Wednesday, propelling them to the top of Group B. The game, held in Port Harcourt, saw captain Polinus Ifeoma lead by example, opening the scoring with a brilliant ninth-minute free kick. However, FC

Nathan Tella celebrated his first UEFA Champions League goal just two years after competing in England’s second tier football. The 24 year old winger found the back of the net in the 64th minute, securing Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 victory over Sparta Praha on Wednesday night. Reflecting on the achievement, Tella described the moment as a

Moses Simon continued his impressive season for Nantes by providing his sixth assist of the Ligue 1 campaign during a 1-1 draw with Lyon on Sunday. The Nigerian international, making his 17th league appearance this season, has also scored five goals for the team. Simon’s crucial contribution came in the 90th minute when he set

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen continued his stellar run of form, netting the only goal in Galatasaray’s 1-0 victory over Konyaspor at RAMS Park. The Nigerian forward converted a first half penalty he earned, marking his 16th goal of the season across all competitions, with six coming from the penalty spot. On loan from Napoli