Match Previews & Reviews - Football In Nigeria

Boniface scores 93rd minute winner as Leverkusen edge 7 goal thriller

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 23, 2024

Victor Boniface scored a crucial stoppage-time goal, securing a 4-3 victory for Bayer Leverkusen in a thrilling Bundesliga clash against VfL Wolfsburg. This marked the second consecutive game in which Boniface found the back of the net for Leverkusen, cementing his reputation as a key player for Xabi Alonso’s side. Leverkusen has developed a knack […]

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Victor Boniface proud of Champions League debut

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 20, 2024

Victor Boniface, despite not scoring on his UEFA Champions League debut, expressed immense pride in reaching this career milestone. The Super Eagles striker started for Bayer Leverkusen in their 4-0 triumph over Feyenoord. Reflecting on his journey, Boniface posted on X From paying 30 Naira to watch Champions League football back then in 323 Barrack

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Onyedika Receives High Praise Despite Home Loss in Champions League

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 19, 2024

Despite Club Brugge suffering a 3-0 defeat at home to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika earned high praise for his performance. The Belgian publication Voetbalprimeur rated Onyedika as the Man of the Match with a score of 8/10, stating he was by far the best player of Club

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Kept In Form Luis Diaz Quiet – Alan Explains Aina’ Inclusion in PL TOTW

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 17, 2024

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has earned a spot in Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week following his standout performance in Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Aina was included in the team alongside three of his Nottingham Forest teammates after their surprise win, which was secured by Callum Hudson Odoi’s

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Lookman Scores and Assists in Atalanta’s Season Opening Win

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 15, 2024

Ademola Lookman made a stunning debut for Atalanta in their 3-2 win over Fiorentina in Serie A, contributing both a goal and an assist. Lookman, who had been eagerly awaited by fans, delivered an impressive performance in his first appearance of the season. Fiorentina took an early lead with Martínez Quarta scoring in the 15th

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Tosin Makes Premier League Debut for Chelsea in Historic Match

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 15, 2024

Tosin Adarabioyo made his first Premier League appearance for Chelsea in a dramatic, history making 1-0 win over Bournemouth. The London born Nigerian defender, who joined Chelsea from Fulham, came off the bench in the 62nd minute to replace Axel Disasi. This match marked Adarabioyo’s first league game after being an unused substitute in Chelsea’s

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Awaziem Provides Assist in Cincinnati’s Win

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / September 3, 2024

Nigerian footballers Chidozie Awaziem and Obinna Nwobodo played pivotal roles in FC Cincinnati’s impressive 4-1 victory over Montreal in Major League Soccer. This win marked Cincinnati’s 16th league victory of the season, further solidifying their position in the standings. The match began with Kevin Kelsey opening the scoring in the 36th minute, expertly finishing a

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Chinedu Leads FC Astana to UEFA Conference League Victory with a Brace

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 30, 2024

Nigerian striker Chinedu Geoffrey was the star of the show for FC Astana as he scored twice to secure a 3-0 victory over Norwegian club SK Brann in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League clash. This win allowed FC Astana to overturn a 2-0 first leg deficit and advance to the next stage

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Cyriel Stars as Rangers Thrash Ross County 6-0 in Scottish Premiership

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 27, 2024

Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers continued his impressive form, scoring twice in Rangers’ dominant 6-0 victory over Ross County in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. Dessers opened the scoring in the 18th minute at Ibrox, setting the stage for a comprehensive win. He added his second goal just before the hour mark, bringing his tally to

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Madueke makes headline with hattrick after upsetting Wolves fans online

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / August 25, 2024

Following a now deleted social media post that angered Wolverhampton Wanderers fans, Chelsea’s Noni Madueke made headlines again by netting his first senior hat trick in Chelsea’s 6-2 victory over Wolves. The match played at Molineux Stadium, saw Madueke lead the Blues to a resounding win, all while speculation grows about his future at Chelsea,

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