Match Previews and Reviews

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar continues to make a strong case for inclusion in Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, following his second consecutive match-winning goal for Valencia. The 28 year old forward struck in the 58th minute to secure a 1-0 victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga, taking his tally […]

Nigeria’s Flamingos took a major step toward the final round of the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, defeating South Africa 3-1 in Pretoria. Match Highlights: Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring in the 20th minute. Harmony Chidi doubled Nigeria’s lead in the 41st minute via a penalty. South Africa pulled one back from the

Veteran Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo played a key role in Al Wehda’s 3-1 win over fellow relegation strugglers Al Raed, scoring his fifth goal of the season to help his team secure just their fourth league victory of the campaign. The 35-year-old forward struck in the 76th minute, putting Al Wehda ahead 2-1 before his

Super Eagles forward Cyriel Dessers delivered a match-winning performance as Rangers stunned Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, securing a 2-1 away victory. Defensively, Super Eagles veteran Leon Balogun played a crucial role after being introduced in the 28th minute, adding solidity to Rangers’ backline. Meanwhile, fellow Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel, who

Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed confidence in his return to top form after delivering a Man of the Match performance in Chippa United’s goalless draw against Richards Bay in the South African Premier Soccer League PSL. Nwabali, who has been mourning the loss of both his parents in recent months, acknowledged the

Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella delivered a sensational performance, scoring a brilliant goal to help Bayer Leverkusen secure a dominant 4-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. Tella opened the scoring in the 26th minute, receiving a pass at the edge of the box, creating space with excellent ball control, and firing a

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi endured a difficult night as Leicester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United in their Premier League clash at the London Stadium. Ndidi, who started in midfield, was active in key moments but was unable to inspire a turnaround as Leicester struggled to break down West Ham’s well-organized

Bendel Insurance secured a crucial 2-1 win over Ikorodu City in their NPFL Matchday 26 fixture, with head coach Greg Ikhenoba praising his team’s resilience and tactical discipline. Having suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Ikorodu City in their previous encounter, Insurance came into the match determined to set the record straight. The first half

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers played a crucial role in Rangers’ thrilling 4-2 comeback victory over Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership, scoring a second-half brace to help his team overturn a two-goal deficit at Rugby Park. Rangers found themselves trailing early, as Joe Wright and Brad Lyons put Kilmarnock 2-0 up within the first 14

Victor Osimhen remains optimistic about Galatasaray’s chances of securing their third consecutive Turkish league title, despite their goalless draw against arch-rivals Fenerbahce in the highly anticipated Intercontinental Derby. The result maintained Galatasaray’s six-point lead over Fenerbahce with 12 matches left in the season, keeping them in a strong position at the top of the table.