German Cup: Leverkusen Edge Dortmund to Reach Quarter-Finals

German Cup: Leverkusen Edge Dortmund to Reach Quarter-Finals

Bayer Leverkusen booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the German Cup after a narrow 1–0 win away at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. The solitary goal came in the 34th minute when Ibrahim Maza not Tella  capitalised on a defensive lapse to slot home and hand Leverkusen the lead. Tella came on as a substitute […]

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Fredrick Injury Hands Opportunity to Igoh Ogbu as Eagles Loss Key Defender

Fredrick Injury Hands Opportunity to Igoh Ogbu as Eagles Loss Key Defender

A knee injury has ruled Benjamin Fredrick out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), opening the door for Igoh Ogbu to stake a claim in the defensive line. The 20 year old centre-back, on loan at Belgian side FC Dender, sustained the injury during training and will miss at least 12 weeks

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Ailton: I Believe Boniface’s Career at Bremen Will Outshine Mine

Ailton: I Believe Boniface’s Career at Bremen Will Outshine Mine

Legendary striker Ailton has voiced confidence that Victor Boniface despite a slow start at Werder Bremen is still capable of carving out an even better career than his own time at the club. The Brazilian icon said he trusts Boniface to overcome early struggles and find the back of the net for Bremen. Boniface, who

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Chukwueze Nets First PL Brace — But Fulham Fall 5–4 To Man City

Chukwueze Nets First PL Brace — But Fulham Fall 5–4 To Man City

Fulham FC’s Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze scored his first-ever Premier League brace on Tuesday, but his efforts weren’t enough as Manchester City edged a dramatic 5–4 win in a nine-goal thriller at Craven Cottage. City had stormed into a 5–1 lead by the 54th minute with goals from Erling Haaland, Tijjani Reijnders, Phil Foden (two),

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David Okereke Set to Leave Serie A Club as Lower-League Interest Grows

David Okereke Set to Leave Serie A Club as Lower-League Interest Grows

US Cremonese striker David Okereke is reportedly on his way out of the Italian club, with interest emerging from teams in Serie B and elsewhere. Okereke, who spent the 2024–25 season on loan at Turkish side Gaziantep FK, returned to Cremonese but appears not to be part of the club’s long-term plans. The forward’s exit

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Arokodare Eyes First EPL Strike As Wolves Hunt First Win Vs Forest

Arokodare Eyes First EPL Strike As Wolves Hunt First Win Vs Forest

Tolu Arokodare will be targeting his maiden Premier League goal when Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) face Nottingham Forest, as the club continues to seek its first league win this season. Since arriving from Genk over the summer, Arokodare has yet to find the net in the Premier League although he has opened his account in the

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Aina Out for Rest of Year — Dyche Confirms No Return for Nottingham Forest Until 2026

Aina Out for Rest of Year — Dyche Confirms No Return for Nottingham Forest Until 2026

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche has confirmed that his Nigerian full-back Ola Aina will not play for the club again this calendar year. Aina has been sidelined since September after suffering a hamstring injury while on international duty with Super Eagles. Although he has begun light training, Dyche said the defender still needs more time

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NNL: Sporting Lagos Hunt Third Straight Win as They Host Stormers SC

NNL: Sporting Lagos Hunt Third Straight Win as They Host Stormers SC

Sporting Lagos will aim to build on their fine start to the 2025/26 season when they host Stormers SC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, chasing a third consecutive victory in the second-tier Nigeria National League (NNL). The Lagos-based side began the campaign with a 3–1 win over Osun United, and followed it up with a

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Chukwueze Shines — Named Man of the Match as Fulham Upset Tottenham 2–1

Chukwueze Shines — Named Man of the Match as Fulham Upset Tottenham 2–1

Samuel Chukwueze was named Man of the Match after helping Fulham FC clinch a 2–1 away win against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Making his first Premier League start for Fulham, the Nigerian winger wasted little time leaving his mark — he provided the assist for the opener just four

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AFCON 2025: Chelle Calls Up 55-Man Super Eagles Provisional Squad

AFCON 2025: Chelle Calls Up 55-Man Super Eagles Provisional Squad

The head coach Eric Chelle has named a 55-man provisional roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, as announced on Tuesday. Among the names on the list are captain William Troost‑Ekong, star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and regular midfielders like Wilfred Ndidi. Also included is goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. The final

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