Victor Osimhen made a significant impact in his return from injury, playing 89 minutes in Galatasaray’s 1–1 draw against arch-rivals Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday night. The Nigerian striker showcased his trademark energy, pressing, and physical presence throughout the match, providing a much-needed boost to Galatasaray’s attacking prowess. Galatasaray took the lead
Nigerian footballers delivered standout performances for their European clubs over the weekend, showcasing their talent across various leagues. Turkish Süper Lig: Onuachu’s Double Powers Trabzonspor Paul Onuachu continued his impressive form, scoring twice to lead Trabzonspor to a 3-1 comeback victory over Konyaspor on Saturday. The Nigerian striker equalized from the penalty spot in
Ademola Lookman is hitting form at the right time for Atalanta, scoring in back-to-back matches to help his side snap an eight-match Serie A winless streak. The Nigerian international followed up his Champions League goal against Eintracht Frankfurt with another clinical finish in Atalanta’s 2-0 home victory over Fiorentina on Sunday. Lookman capitalized on
Samuel Chukwueze delivered a standout performance, providing the assist for Fulham’s opening goal and ultimately earning the Player of the Match award. The Nigerian winger was electric in the game, causing constant problems for the Tottenham defence. Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey also played key roles in the victory, helping Fulham secure a hard-fought
Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu continued his impressive form, scoring twice which powers Trabzonspor to 3-1 comeback victory against Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday. Trabzonspor faced an early setback when an own goal by Okay Yokuşlu in the 17th minute put Konyaspor ahead. However, Onuachu leveled the score with a penalty in the
Hull City defender Semi Ajayi marked his first goal for the club with a pivotal performance, earning Man of the Match honors in a thrilling 2-1 comeback win against Stoke City on Saturday. Trailing 1-0 at halftime after Sorba Thomas’s early strike for Stoke, Hull City needed inspiration. Just two minutes into the second half,
Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC maintained their position at the top of Group B in the CAF Champions League following a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat on Friday night at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium. The match began with both teams displaying cautious play, but the hosts had a golden opportunity
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has implemented strict anti-doping protocols for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, including post-match testing of two players per team, selected randomly or targeted by officers. Testing extends beyond stadiums to hotels, training grounds, and other locations throughout the tournament, enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on performance-enhancing
Moroccan giants RS Berkane pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat Nigeria’s Rivers United 2-1 in a thrilling *CAF Confederation Cup* group stage clash on matchday two. Despite trailing for most of the encounter in Uyo, the 2020 champions showed grit and experience to snatch all three points in stoppage time. Rivers United took the
Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has publicly questioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regarding the alleged mismanagement of a $960,000 USD grant provided by FIFA in October 2022 for the team’s preparation ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In a resurfaced video circulating on social media, Waldrum claimed that the NFF