Match Previews & Reviews - Football In Nigeria

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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Ayeni Frustrated by Missed Chances as Enyimba Held by 10-Man Barau in NPFL

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 20, 2026

Enyimba technical adviser Deji Ayeni expressed disappointment after his side was held to a 0–0 home draw by 10-man Barau FC in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 21 fixture at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. Ayeni said he was particularly frustrated with his players’ inability to convert the scoring opportunities they created,

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Akor Adams Elated After Brace Helps Sevilla Fight Back for Draw Against Elche

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 20, 2026

Super Eagles striker Akor Adams was full of joy after his goals helped Sevilla FC secure a 2–2 draw against Elche CF in a La Liga clash on Monday night. The Nigerian forward returned from AFCON 2025 duty with the Super Eagles and made an immediate impact by scoring both of Sevilla’s goals in the

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Arokodare Features as Wolves Hold Newcastle to Goalless Draw in Premier League

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 19, 2026

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare featured for Wolverhampton Wanderers as his side played out a 0–0 stalemate with Newcastle United in Premier League action at Molineux Stadium on Sunday. The Nigerian international — making his 17th appearance of the season for Wolves — was involved in Wolves’ attacking play before being substituted in the 65th

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Uche Left on Bench as Sunderland Beat Crystal Palace 2–1 in EPL

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / January 18, 2026

Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was an unused substitute as Crystal Palace suffered a 2–1 defeat to Sunderland in a Premier League match on Saturday. The Nigerian international remained on the bench for the full 90 minutes at the Stadium of Light. Palace took the lead in the first half when Yéremy Pino scored in

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