The second matchday of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League delivered thrills across the country, with goals, drama, and a rare away victory. At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Bendel Insurance and Shooting Stars settled for a 1-1 draw in a feisty encounter. The visitors stunned the home crowd early on when Ayodele Ismail put Shooting Stars ahead in just the 5th minute. But Insurance responded quickly, with Alex Oweilayefa finding the equalizer eight minutes later to ensure both sides shared the points. Elsewhere, Enyimba secured their first win of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Niger Tornadoes. Joseph Abiodun’s strike in the sixth minute proved…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
It was a weekend filled with goals, assists, and strong performances from Nigerian internationals across Europe’s top leagues. From France to Turkey, the Super Eagles left their mark. Simon Steals the Show in France In Ligue 1, Moses Simon delivered a man-of-the-match performance as Paris FC edged Metz 3-2 on Sunday. The winger was electric, scoring the winner in the 67th minute after earlier setting up Ilan Kebbal’s goal. Simon, now with two goals this season, is quickly becoming a key figure for Paris in his debut campaign. Meanwhile, Terem Moffi featured for Nice in their 3-1 defeat to Le Havre. The striker, who…
Anfield has witnessed its fair share of late drama, and Dominik Szoboszlai just added another chapter to that story. The Hungarian midfielder’s breathtaking free-kick in the 83rd minute lifted Liverpool to a gritty 1-0 win over Arsenal, sealing a third straight Premier League victory to open the season. For most of the evening, this clash between two title hopefuls was tense, cagey, and short on clear chances. Both sides clearly respected each other, and for long stretches, it felt like we were destined for a stalemate. Arsenal were hit with an early blow when William Saliba limped off inside five…
Brighton finally have their first Premier League victory of the campaign — and it came in dramatic fashion. Substitute Brajan Gruda struck in the 89th minute to seal a comeback 2-1 win over Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side reeling from back-to-back defeats. The German midfielder showed composure beyond his years, rounding goalkeeper James Trafford before slotting home the winner. Moments earlier, Trafford had denied Jan Paul van Hecke with a brilliant save, but this time City’s stand-in shot-stopper was helpless. City had looked in control early on. Erling Haaland, making his 100th Premier League appearance, opened the scoring with his 88th goal for the club —…
Bendel Insurance of Benin and Shooting Stars of Ibadan played out a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match-day two clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Saturday. Both sides came into the game desperate for their first win of the new campaign after losing their opening fixtures. It was Shooting Stars who struck first, with Ayodele Ismail giving the visitors the lead in the 5th minute. The forward showed great composure as he shrugged off his marker and calmly slotted the ball past Joshua Baba in the Bendel Insurance goal. The home side didn’t…
Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge, but the result will be remembered as much for the officiating as for the goals. The Blues opened the scoring deep into first-half stoppage time, when Joao Pedro powered home a header from Enzo Fernandez’s corner. The £55m summer signing from Brighton has now found the net five times in as many starts, underlining his instant impact in Chelsea blue. Fernandez himself doubled the lead from the penalty spot after the break, converting calmly after Ryan Sessegnon was penalised for handball. But much of the post-match discussion centered on referee…
Newcastle United have broken their transfer record by securing the signing of Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade in a deal worth just over £69 million. The package includes an upfront fee of £64.86m (€75m) plus £4.3m (€5m) in add-ons, edging past the £63m the Magpies paid for Alexander Isak three years ago. The move could have major implications for Liverpool, who remain keen on bringing Isak to Anfield. Newcastle have consistently stated that their star forward would only be allowed to leave if the club had a suitable replacement lined up. Woltemade’s arrival ticks that box—though Newcastle are also pushing to sign a second striker before opening the door to…
Christopher Nkunku’s time at Stamford Bridge has come to an end, as the French forward has sealed a permanent move to Serie A giants AC Milan for a fee that could reach more than £36m. The 27-year-old has committed his future to the Rossoneri with a long-term contract running until June 2030 and will take on the number 18 shirt. Nkunku arrived at Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from RB Leipzig with high expectations, but his debut season was hampered by injury. Despite limited opportunities, he managed 14 appearances and three goals. His second year in London told a…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. Leading the team is captain William Troost-Ekong, alongside midfield stalwarts Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, while the attack will be spearheaded by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. In goal, Stanley Nwabali retains his spot after his consistent performances, with Adeleye Adebayo making a return to the fold and Amas Obasogie joining as backup. The defensive lineup includes Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, and Bright Osayi-Samuel, with Felix Agu of Werder Bremen earning his chance to make a competitive debut for Nigeria. The midfield sees the inclusion of Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, while the forward line is boosted by…
Jose Mourinho has left his role as Fenerbahce manager after just over a year in charge. The Portuguese’s departure comes two days after the Turkish club were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Benfica. In a short statement, Fenerbahçe confirmed the departure, thanking the 62-year-old for his efforts and wishing him well in his future endeavors. Mourinho’s sole season in Istanbul was a mixed bag. On one hand, he guided Fenerbahçe to a second-place finish in the Süper Lig. On the other, his tenure was overshadowed by controversy—most notably his outspoken criticism of refereeing standards in Turkey, which earned…