Match Previews & Reviews - Football In Nigeria

Bayelsa Queens Stage Comeback to Defeat Naija Ratels 2-1

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 20, 2025

Bayelsa Queens showed resilience and determination to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Naija Ratels in their NWFL Matchday 6 fixture in Yenagoa. Despite conceding first in the 71st minute through Adama Nwachukwu’s header, the Prosperity Girls responded swiftly, scoring twice within four minutes. Dooshima Tarnum equalised in the 73rd minute before Delight Isaac completed

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Ilenikhena Scores in Champions League but Monaco Crash Out

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 19, 2025

George Ilenikhena continued his fine goal-scoring form by finding the net in AS Monaco’s 3-3 draw against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League playoffs. The 18 year old Nigerian forward, who scored a brace in Ligue 1 over the weekend, delivered another impressive performance on the European stage. Despite his goal, Monaco was eliminated from

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Nelson Okeke Scores on Bohemians 1905 Debut

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 18, 2025

Nigerian midfielder Nelson Okeke marked his debut for Czech club Bohemians 1905 with a goal in their 2-2 draw against Hradec Kralove. The 22 year old found the back of the net in the 25th minute, heading in from a corner to double his team’s lead. Okeke, who previously played for Sparta Prague II, put

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Ndidi’s Missed Chance Proves Costly as Leicester Fall to Arsenal

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 16, 2025

Leicester City’s relegation worries deepened after a 2-0 home defeat to Arsenal in their Premier League encounter on Saturday. Despite the Gunners missing key attackers like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz, they secured all three points with a late brace from substitute Mikel Merino. Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, making his

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Getafe’s Uche Strengthens Super Eagles Case with Goal Against Girona

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 15, 2025

Christantus Uche delivered a standout performance for Getafe on Friday night, scoring in their 2-1 victory over Girona at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. The 21 year old Nigerian midfielder capitalised on a defensive lapse in the third minute, driving the ball into the bottom right corner to put his team ahead. Girona responded in

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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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