Reigning NPFL champions, Rangers International FC, missed a chance to secure all three points as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a resilient Bayelsa United FC in a Matchday 23 clash of the 2024/2025 season at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Bayelsa United, coached by Ladan Bosso, began the game on the […]
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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi played a role in Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Wigan, helping the Premier League side secure a spot in the next round of the FA Cup. Iwobi, who began the match on the bench, was introduced in the 75th minute as a substitute for Martial Godo. Fulham took the lead through
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Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom made an impressive start to life in Ligue 1, scoring on his debut for Lille in their 2-1 loss to Le Havre on Saturday night. Akpom joins an elite list of Nigerian players, including Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen, and Terem Moffi, who also scored on their Ligue 1 debuts. The 29
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Heartland Queens’ technical adviser, Obi Ogbala, has reassured fans that the team will soon turn their season around in the Nigerian Women’s Football League NWFL. Despite a winless start with just one point from four matches, Ogbala remains optimistic as the team prepares to face Dannaz Ladies at home. After a strong showing last season,
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Two Nigerian-eligible prospects, Callum Olusesi and Damola Ajayi, were unused substitutes as Tottenham Hotspur fell 4-0 to Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi final. Liverpool’s dominant display, featuring goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk, overturned Spurs’ first-leg advantage and secured their place in the final against Newcastle United at
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Victor Boniface showcased his resilience by marking his return to action with a crucial goal in Bayer Leverkusen’s commanding 3-1 victory against Hoffenheim. The striker, having recently overcome an injury setback and a failed transfer to Saudi Arabia, found the net in the 15th minute, securing his seventh Bundesliga goal of the season. Leverkusen, defending
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Joe Aribo delivered a standout performance as Southampton secured a 2-1 Premier League victory against Ipswich Town, earning him the Man of the Match award. The Nigerian midfielder scored the opening goal in the 21st minute, taking his league tally to three goals this season. His Super Eagles teammate, Paul Onuachu, netted the winner in
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Nottingham Forest secured their biggest ever Premier League victory with a 7-0 demolition of Brighton at the City Ground. Ola Aina played the full match, while fellow Nigerian Taiwo Awoniyi came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute. The emphatic response came just a week after Forest’s 5-0 loss to Bournemouth, helping them maintain
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Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi made an instant impact in his senior debut for Tottenham Hotspur, scoring just three minutes after coming on as a substitute in their 3-0 victory over IF Elfsborg in the Europa League. Ajayi, 19, replaced Richarlison in the 81st minute and doubled Tottenham’s lead in the 84th, converting a pass from
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Rivers Angels showcased their attacking prowess with a commanding 4-2 win over FC Robo in the Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL on Wednesday, propelling them to the top of Group B. The game, held in Port Harcourt, saw captain Polinus Ifeoma lead by example, opening the scoring with a brilliant ninth-minute free kick. However, FC
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