Match Previews & Reviews - Football In Nigeria

Ehizibue Proud as Udinese Secure Hard-Fought Win Over Roma

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 4, 2026

Udinese defender Kingsley Ehizibue spoke of his delight after his team recorded a 1–0 Serie A victory over AS Roma at the Bluenergy Stadium on Monday night. The only goal of the match came early in the second half when Jurgen Ekkelenkamp struck a deflected free kick that beat Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar four minutes […]

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Aina Starts Full Game, Uche Comes On as Forest Draw With Palace

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 2, 2026

Super Eagles duo Ola Aina and Christantus Uche were in action for Nottingham Forest as they played out a 1–1 draw with Crystal Palace in Sunday’s English Premier League match at the City Ground. Aina completed the full 90 minutes for Forest, while Uche was introduced as a substitute in the 61st minute, replacing Chadi

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Osimhen Hits 200th Career Goals, Stars in Galatasaray 4-0 Win

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 2, 2026

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen reached a major milestone on Sunday — scoring his 200th career goal and providing an assist as the Turkish giants thrashed Kayserispor 4-0 in a Turkish Süper Lig clash at Rams Park. The hosts took an early lead inside seven minutes when Aaron Opoku inadvertently turned the ball

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Orban Starts as Cagliari Run Riot in 4-0 Rout of Verona

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / February 1, 2026

Super Eagles forward Gift Orban played the full 90 minutes as Cagliari delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Hellas Verona in their Serie A clash at the Unipol Domus on Saturday. The Nigerian international — making his 19th league appearance this season — now has seven goals and one assist to his name. Cagliari opened

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Ikorodu City Rise to Third After Tight 1–0 Victory Over Shooting Stars

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 30, 2026

Ikorodu City moved up to third place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after a narrow 1–0 win against Shooting Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The lone goal came early in the contest when Joseph Arumala netted in the second minute, capitalising on a rebound after the Shooting Stars goalkeeper

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Uche Features as Crystal Palace Lose 3–1 to Chelsea in Premier League

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 26, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche saw game time for Crystal Palace as they went down 3–1 to Chelsea in a Premier League match at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Palace remained stuck in a long winless run, while Chelsea’s victory lifted them into the upper reaches of the league. Uche making his 10th league appearance of

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Sadiq Comes Off Bench as Valencia Edge Espanyol in 3–2 La Liga Thriller

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 25, 2026

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was involved as Valencia held on for a 3–2 La Liga win over Espanyol at Mestalla on Saturday, coming on as a substitute in the 64th minute for Hugo Duro in a pulsating contest. Valencia opened the scoring early through Hugo Duro’s 15th-minute goal, but Espanyol responded after the break

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Adams Scores, Ejuke Subbed On as Sevilla Edge Athletic Bilbao in La Liga

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 25, 2026

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams continued his fine form for Sevilla by scoring a decisive goal in the club’s 2–1 La Liga victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on Saturday. The Nigerian striker converted a second-half penalty to secure all three points for the Andalusian side. Athletic Bilbao took the lead

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Silva Praises Chukwueze After Fulham’s Dramatic 2–1 Win Over Brighton

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 25, 2026

Fulham manager Marco Silva has heaped praise on Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze after the Nigerian came off the bench to ignite his side’s 2–1 Premier League victory against Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Chukwueze, who returned from AFCON 2025 duty, levelled the game in the 72nd minute by connecting with

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Yusuf Scores 10th as Ferencváros Draw With Panathinaikos

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 23, 2026

Nigerian forward Bamidele Yusuf continued his impressive campaign by scoring his 10th goal of the season for Ferencváros in their UEFA Europa League clash against Panathinaikos, which ended 1–1 at the Groupama Aréna on Thursday. Yusuf opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, calmly converting a penalty to put the Hungarian side ahead, marking another

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