Match Previews & Reviews - Football In Nigeria

Obi-Martin Shines with Hat Trick as United Thrash Chelsea

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 14, 2025

Manchester United’s rising star Chido Obi-Martin delivered a stunning performance, scoring a hat trick in a commanding 5-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup at Leigh Sports Village. His heroics helped United secure a spot in the next round, with James Scanlon adding two more goals. Chelsea’s only response came from Reggie Walsh. […]

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Iheanacho Makes Middlesbrough Debut in Loss to Sheffield United

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 13, 2025

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho made his full debut for Middlesbrough in their 3-1 defeat to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The 28 year old forward, who recently joined on loan from Sevilla, was included in the starting lineup for the Championship clash but could not prevent his team from suffering their third consecutive loss.

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Osula Makes FA Cup Team of the Round After Newcastle Heroics

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

Osula played a pivotal role in Newcastle’s comeback victory, providing two assists for goals scored by Joe Willock and Callum Wilson in the first half. His performance was marked by his attacking creativity, as he registered a game-high four shots two on target, three key passes, and three completed dribbles. The young forward, who joined

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Bayelsa United Deny Rangers Victory in Intense Goalless Encounter

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 10, 2025

Reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International FC, missed a chance to secure all three points as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a resilient Bayelsa United FC in a Matchday 23 clash of the 2024/2025 season at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Bayelsa United, coached by Ladan Bosso, began the game on the

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FA Cup: Iwobi Features as Fulham Defeat Wigan 2-1

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 9, 2025

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi played a role in Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Wigan, helping the Premier League side secure a spot in the next round of the FA Cup. Iwobi, who began the match on the bench, was introduced in the 75th minute as a substitute for Martial Godo. Fulham took the lead through

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Chuba Akpom Scores on Ligue 1 Debut for Lille

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 9, 2025

Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom made an impressive start to life in Ligue 1, scoring on his debut for Lille in their 2-1 loss to Le Havre on Saturday night. Akpom joins an elite list of Nigerian players, including Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen, and Terem Moffi, who also scored on their Ligue 1 debuts. The 29

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Heartland Queens Coach Ogbala Confident of Team’s Revival

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 8, 2025

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,

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Olusesi and Ajayi Watch from Bench as Liverpool Beat Spurs in EFL Cup

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 7, 2025

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

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Victor Boniface Returns with a Goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-1 Victory

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 3, 2025

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

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Aribo Named Man of the Match in Southampton’s 2-1 Win Over Ipswich

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 2, 2025

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

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