Match Previews & Reviews

Olanrewaju Kayode delivered a stellar performance for Sanliurfaspor, scoring twice to lead his team to a 3-1 victory over his former club, Genclerbirligi, in the Turkish league. Kayode’s first goal came in the 61st minute, levelling the score for Sanliurfaspor. He then scored again in the 70th minute, securing the win and bringing his season […]

Victor Osimhen shone once more for Galatasaray, scoring twice in a gripping 3-2 victory against league rivals Samsunspor, helping the Turkish champions maintain their lead in the Super Lig. The Nigerian forward, known for his sharp instincts in the penalty area, has now amassed six league goals and eight across all competitions since joining on

Fulham claimed a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace’s Asher Agbinone made his home debut as a second half substitute, while Fulham’s Nigerian stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey played key roles in their team’s success. Bassey was also crucial for Fulham, completing the full 90

Arsenal legend Martin Keown has questioned manager Mikel Arteta’s decision to introduce young talent Ethan Nwaneri late in their 1-0 loss against Inter Milan at the San Siro. The game’s sole goal came just before halftime when Inter’s Hakan Calhanoglu converted a penalty, awarded after Arsenal’s Mikel Merino was penalized for a handball. During the

Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze watched from the bench as his AC Milan teammates secured a 3-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in their UEFA Champions League clash. Known for his strong record against Real Madrid, with three goals and two assists in nine previous encounters, Chukwueze was not allowed to face his

Olanrewaju Kayode, the Super Eagles striker, delivered another stellar performance for his Turkish club Sanliurfaspor, scoring a crucial goal to secure a 1-1 draw against Esenler Erokspor over the weekend. Kayode found the net in the 18th minute, levelling the score and helping his team claim a valuable point away from home. This marked his

Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goals for Sevilla in a commanding 3-0 win over Las Rozas in the first round of the Copa del Rey. The Nigerian forward, who joined Sevilla as a free agent this summer, found the net in the 61st and 79th minutes, helping secure a comfortable victory on the road. This

The Nigerian U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, were eliminated from the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup following a 2-0 defeat to the United States in the quarterfinals at Santiago de los Caballeros. Coach Bankole Olowookere’s team, featuring Harmony Chidi and Onyedikachi Ekezie, battled to keep pace with the USA but faced challenges after conceding

Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho reacted to a controversial penalty incident involving Nigerian international Bright Osayi Samuel during Fenerbahce’s 1-1 Europa League draw with Manchester United. The game saw Osayi Samuel fall in the box following minimal contact from United’s Manuel Ugarte, which led Mourinho to contest the call and eventually receive a red card. Osayi

Celtic showed their resilience by securing a goalless draw against Atalanta in their UEFA Champions League group match. After suffering a heavy defeat to Borussia Dortmund weeks earlier, the Scottish club demonstrated mental strength to earn a valuable point in Bergamo. Atalanta’s Mario Pašalić had several opportunities to break the deadlock, but Celtic goalkeeper Kasper