Match Previews & Reviews

Nathan Tella, the Super Eagles winger, admitted to enduring a frustrating start to the season due to limited playing time, but he delivered a heroic performance in Bayer Leverkusen’s German Cup victory against Bayern Munich. Entering as a substitute in the 61st minute, Tella scored the match-winning goal just eight minutes later, heading in a […]

Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has clarified his decision to leave Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on the bench during the team’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna. Iheanacho, who was named as a substitute, did not feature in the match due to tactical adjustments caused by injuries to Sambi Lokonga and Lucien Agoumé. Pimienta explained, “I would have

Nigeria’s Super Falcons lost 2-1 to France in an international friendly played on Saturday in Angers. This marks the fourth consecutive victory for France over Nigeria in their head to head encounters. Eugenie Le Sommer opened the scoring in the 29th minute, with Amel Majri doubling France’s lead nine minutes later. Nigeria’s Ifeoma Onumonu responded

Joe Aribo made an appearance as a substitute in Southampton’s 1-1 draw against Brighton &amp Hove Albion in a Premier League clash. Introduced in the 66th minute, Aribo contributed to Southampton holding off Brighton’s pursuit of a third consecutive win. Fellow Nigerian Paul Onuachu missed the match due to injury. Despite the result, Southampton remains

Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in a dramatic 1-1 draw against AZ Alkmaar in a UEFA Europa League group stage match at the AFAS Stadion. AZ Alkmaar struck early in the second minute through Sven Mijnans after a defensive mishap by Galatasaray’s goalkeeper, Fernando Muslera. Osimhen levelled the score just before half-time with a peculiar

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored his first Serie A goal for Lazio in their commanding 3-0 victory over Bologna on Sunday. The Super Eagles midfielder, who joined Lazio from Hatayspor, netted the team’s third goal in the 93rd minute after coming on as a substitute in the 86th minute. This win marks Lazio’s seventh consecutive victory across

Former England international Joe Cole has criticised referee Andy Madley’s decision not to send off Wilfred Ndidi for his reckless tackle on Chelsea’s Cole Palmer during Leicester City’s 2-1 loss in Saturday’s Premier League match. Despite a VAR review, Ndidi was only shown a yellow card for the scissors like challenge. Speaking as a guest

Edo Queens have returned home empty from the CAF Women’s Champions League 2024 after losing the third place match to Egypt’s FC Masar. The tightly contested game in El Jadida ended goalless on Friday, November 22, but FC Masar edged out Edo Queens 4-3 in the penalty shootout. The match showcased tactical brilliance and resilience

Rivio Ayemwenre of Ikorodu City has been named the NPFL Player of Week 12 after scoring a decisive late goal to secure a 2-1 victory over Shooting Stars in the Southwest Derby. The dramatic winner came in the 89th minute at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, propelling Ikorodu City to triumph in their first

Kelechi Nwakali earned the Man of the Match accolade for Barnsley after his standout performance in their 1-1 draw against Cambridge United at Cledara Abbey Stadium. The Nigerian midfielder came on as an eighth-minute substitute following an injury to teammate Max Watters, marking his first significant appearance since joining the club. Speaking post match, Nwakali