Match Previews & Reviews

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq appeared as a second half substitute for Valencia but could not prevent his side from falling 2–0 to Real Madrid in their La Liga clash at the Mestalla Stadium on Sunday. Real remained firmly in the title hunt with the victory. Goals from Álvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappé secured the

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem was an unused substitute as FC Nantes suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais in their French Ligue 1 meeting at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday. The Nigerian international watched the full match from the bench as Nantes missed several chances to level. Lyon’s decisive goal came

Valencia’s Copa del Rey quarter-final hopes ended in dramatic fashion as Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq scored for both sides in a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao at the Mestalla on Wednesday. Bilbao advanced to the semifinals thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Iñaki Williams. The Super Eagles forward endured a roller-coaster night, inadvertently giving Athletic

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

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

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