Onuachu: “I Scored a Crucial Penalty” After Trabzonspor’s 4–3 Win vs Başakşehir

Onuachu: “I Scored a Crucial Penalty” After Trabzonspor’s 4–3 Win vs Başakşehir

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Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu described his match-winning penalty as “crucial” after Trabzonspor rallied to beat İstanbul Başakşehir 4–3 in a wild Turkish Süper Lig clash. In the 75th minute, following a handball by the Başakşehir defense, the referee awarded a penalty after a VAR check. Onuachu stepped up and calmly converted, sending the keeper

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Oluwaseyi’s Late Back‑Heel Goal Lifts Villarreal in Key La Liga Clash

Oluwaseyi’s Late Back‑Heel Goal Lifts Villarreal in Key La Liga Clash

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Villarreal’s young forward Tani Oluwaseyi once again showed his growing influence in La Liga, scoring a stunning back‑heel winner in a tight 2–1 triumph over Mallorca at La Cerámica. The match was far from straightforward Villarreal opened the scoring early through Gerard Moreno, but Mallorca hit back soon after when Samu Costa equalised in the

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Boniface Subbed On as Werder Bremen Fall 2–0 to RB Leipzig

Boniface Subbed On as Werder Bremen Fall 2–0 to RB Leipzig

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Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface came off the bench for Werder Bremen in their 2–0 Bundesliga defeat to RB Leipzig.  Boniface entered the match in the 73rd minute, replacing Marco Grüll, as Bremen looked for a breakthrough. Leipzig struck first soon after Boniface’s introduction, with Assan Ouédraogo drilling in a long-range left-footed shot that found

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Rivers United Suffer 3–0 Defeat to Pyramids in CAF Champions League Opener

Rivers United Suffer 3–0 Defeat to Pyramids in CAF Champions League Opener

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Rivers United, Nigeria’s only representative in the CAF Champions League this season, endured a disappointing start to their group-stage campaign, falling 3–0 to defending champions Pyramids FC in Cairo. The match was tight in the first half, with Rivers United defending resolutely and keeping the hosts at bay. But after the break, Pyramids took control,

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Gotham FC Edge Washington Spirit 1–0 to Claim NWSL Title

Gotham FC Edge Washington Spirit 1–0 to Claim NWSL Title

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Gotham FC edged Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship at PayPal Park in San Jose. The only goal came in the 80th minute when Rose Lavelle, assisted by Brazilian right-back Bruninha, fired home a left-footed strike that settled the contest. Gotham had entered the playoffs as the eighth

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Onuachu’s Aerial Mastery: Why He’s King of the Air

Onuachu’s Aerial Mastery: Why He’s King of the Air

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Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has long been celebrated for his towering presence and recent statistics underline just how potent he is in the air. At 2.01 m tall, Onuachu combines height with timing and strength to dominate aerial duels at both club and international level. He has scored an extraordinary number of his career

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Gift Orban’s Goal Disallowed by VAR as Pellagrino Brace Hands Verona Defeat

Gift Orban’s Goal Disallowed by VAR as Pellagrino Brace Hands Verona Defeat

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Nigerian forward Gift Orban had what looked like a dream start against Parma, only for his early strike to be ruled out after a VAR review. That decision proved costly for Hellas Verona, who went on to lose 2–1 at home, thanks to a double strike from Mateo Pellegrino. Orban appeared to break the deadlock

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Ayaosi Hits First Pro Hat-Trick as Karvina Win 7-Goal Thriller

Ayaosi Hits First Pro Hat-Trick as Karvina Win 7-Goal Thriller

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Young Nigerian attacker Emmanuel Ayaosi produced the performance of his career on Sunday as he scored his first-ever professional hat-trick, inspiring Karviná to a pulsating 4–3 victory over Hrdic in the Czech top division. The 21 year old, who operates as both an attacking midfielder and winger, struck in the 41st, 60th, and 87th minutes,

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Awaziem Redeems Own Goal With Late Equaliser as Nantes Draw 1–1 With Lorient

Awaziem Redeems Own Goal With Late Equaliser as Nantes Draw 1–1 With Lorient

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Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem went from villain to hero on Sunday as his stoppage-time goal secured a 1–1 draw for Nantes against Lorient in Ligue 1. The match took a dramatic turn in first-half injury time (45+1′), when Awaziem diverted the ball into his own net, handing Lorient the lead. But in the dying

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Echegini Scores in PSG’s 4–1 Win Over Saint-Étienne

Echegini Scores in PSG’s 4–1 Win Over Saint-Étienne

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Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini opened her 2025–26 campaign goal tally as Paris Saint-Germain Féminines secured a convincing 4–1 league win over Saint-Étienne. PSG, looking to bounce back after recent setbacks in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, set the tone early. Sakina Karchaoui scored in the 6th minute, and Romée Leuchter extended the lead with a

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