Match Previews and Reviews

Six time African Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala was notably absent during Nigeria’s match against Brazil in the Paris Olympics group opener, leading to widespread speculation on social media. Despite Nigeria trailing late in the game and coach Randy Waldrum making several attacking substitutions, Oshoala did not see any playtime. Instead of Oshoala, forwards […]

In an exhilarating showdown at the ValueJet Cup 2024, Remo Stars secured a hard fought 2-1 victory over Shooting Stars, showcasing their tenacity and skill. The match, played in a buzzing stadium, lived up to its billing as a high octane affair that had fans on the edge of their seats. Shooting Stars took the

Legendary Brazilian forward Marta has praised Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for her performance during the 2024 Olympic Games clash between Brazil and Nigeria. The match, held at the Stade Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux, ended with a 1-0 victory for Brazil. Marta had a goal disallowed for offside in the 36th minute but later provided

Bright Osayi Samuel played a pivotal role in Fenerbahce’s 4-3 victory over Swiss club Lugano in the UEFA Champions League second round first leg match on Tuesday. Osayi Samuel started the match and was substituted in the 68th minute by Fenerbahce’s new coach, Jose Mourinho. The star of the match was former Manchester City and

Nigerian striker Sodiq Awujoola has maintained his impressive form for Egyptian club Ceramica Cleopatra by scoring twice in their 4-0 victory over Baladiyyat Al Mehala in a league game. The former Shooting Stars player doubled the hosts’ lead to 2-0 in the 17th minute and completed his brace in the 43rd minute, giving his team

Gift Orban has not been declared surplus to requirements at Lyon, despite rumours suggesting otherwise. Speculations that Orban might slip down the pecking order following Lyon’s acquisition of Mama Baldé from Troyes and Georges Mikautadze from Georgia’s European Championship squad, along with the presence of Alexandre Lacazette, have been debunked. Reports linking Orban with a

Sevilla’s new signing, Chidera Ejuke, has already made a positive impression on fans after his debut in a pre season friendly against Orlando Pirates of South Africa. The 26 year old winger, who joined Sevilla as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with CSKA Moscow, showcased his skills with direct runs and

Nigerian striker Gift Orban scored a goal in Olympique Lyon’s 7-0 victory over Chassieu Decines in a pre season friendly match. Orban, who transferred from KAA Gent to Lyon in the January transfer window, had a challenging start in France, making only five starts and scoring once in 13 league appearances. In the friendly, Orban

Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah found the net for Orlando Pirates in their 2-2 draw against English side Plymouth Argyle during a pre season friendly at the Banús Football Centre in Marbella on Friday night. The match marked a historic first meeting between the two teams on Spain’s south coast. The Buccaneers took the lead

Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor is on the verge of announcing the signing of Nigerian center forward Jonathan Okoronkwo from Krasnodar. Following the departure of Super Eagles star Fisayo Dele Bashiru to Lazio, Hatayspor is reinforcing its squad with Okoronkwo’s addition. A club to club agreement has been reached, and subject to a routine medical,