Match Previews & Reviews

Ola Aina admits filling in at centre-back for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa demanded a completely different way of reading the game than he’s used to at full back. Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has spoken about the challenge of adapting to an unfamiliar centre back role for Nottingham Forest, admitting the position forced him

Rangers survived a nervy moment from Emmanuel Fernandez to beat Celtic 1-0 at Parkhead, with pundits saying the defender was fortunate to stay on the pitch. Former Scotland midfielder Andy Halliday believes Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez was fortunate to avoid a red card during Sunday’s Old Firm derby against Celtic at Parkhead, a match Rangers

Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey both impressed as Fulham were pegged back late on by Manchester United, settling for a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey both earned strong individual ratings in Fulham’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with BBC Sport rating each

Falconets coach Moses Aduku remains upbeat about his young squad’s prospects, even after a last gasp Colombia goal ended Nigeria’s run at the U-20 Women’s World Cup. Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says he remains optimistic about the future of Nigerian women’s football, despite the team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George says he’s happy to leave Lafia with a point, even after his side let a late lead slip against Nasarawa United. Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed satisfaction with his side’s 1-1 draw away to Nasarawa United in Sunday night’s NPFL matchday four fixture at the Lafia

Moses Simon remained an unused substitute as Paris FC held off a nervy finish to beat Strasbourg 2-1 and pick up a valuable three points in Ligue 1. Super Eagles winger Moses Simon spent the entire match on the bench as Paris FC secured a hard fought 2-1 win over Strasbourg. While the result gave

Chidera Ejuke came off the bench for Sevilla, but a Raphinha hat trick ensured reigning champions Barcelona left with all three points and their unbeaten record intact. Super Eagles midfielder Chidera Ejuke featured for Sevilla on Saturday as they went down 3-1 to reigning champions Barcelona in La Liga. Making his sixth appearance of the

Kelechi Iheanacho’s remarkable scoring streak stretched to eight straight games as his brace fired league leaders Bursaspor to a come from behind win over Batman Petrolspor. Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho continued his outstanding scoring form, netting twice as Bursaspor came from behind to beat Batman Petrolspor 2-1 away from home. The result extends Iheanacho’s remarkable

Semi Ajayi played the full match as Hull City’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season came to an end at Newcastle, while Brighton stunned Arsenal 3-0 to end the champions’ own perfect run. Hull City suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season, going down 2-1 away to Newcastle United at St James’

Maduka Okoye says Udinese simply ran into a relentless Inter Milan side, after twice leading only to concede five goals at the San Siro. Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reflected on his side’s dramatic 5-3 defeat to Inter Milan at the San Siro, describing the Serie A champions as too strong on the night. A