Match-day 27 games went down across the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over the weekend, as title hopefuls tightened their grip, champions stumbled again, and relegation battles intensified. Ikorodu City Stay Top Despite Stalemate Ikorodu City held on to top spot in the NPFL standings, after a 1-1 draw at home against Bayelsa United on Sunday. Bayelsa struck first, with Ettah Ikoi finding the breakthrough 10 minutes before halftime to silence the home crowd. However, Ikorodu responded after the interval, as Olanrewaju Molade restored parity four minutes past the hour mark. Though they couldn’t find a winner, the league leaders…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
Nigerian footballers were at the heart of the action across Europe over the weekend, delivering goals, assists, and standout performances for their respective clubs. Onuachu’s Scoring Streak Continues in Turkey In the Turkish Super Lig, Paul Onuachu once again proved decisive as Trabzonspor secured a 2-1 victory over Gaziantep FK on Sunday. The striker netted the winning goal, extending his scoring run to six consecutive matches for Trabzonspor. Onuachu is enjoying a prolific campaign, sitting atop the league’s scoring chart with 17 goals in just 20 appearances — a remarkable return that underlines his importance to the team. Lookman Shines…
Racist abuse in football has once again cast a dark shadow over the Premier League, as two more players have been targeted on social media following weekend fixtures. Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle are the latest victims in a deeply troubling pattern of online discrimination. Their experiences came just one day after Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana were subjected to racist abuse on Instagram after their sides played out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Wolves Condemn “Abhorrent” Abuse Arokodare was targeted following Wolves’ 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The 25-year-old Nigerian…
It was an action-packed weekend for Nigerian stars across Europe, as members of the Super Eagles delivered standout performances for their respective clubs in league and cup competitions. Iwobi Marks Milestone in FA Cup Win In England, Alex Iwobi celebrated a major career milestone as Fulham edged Stoke City 2-1 in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday. The Super Eagles midfielder, who featured for the full 90 minutes, made his 100th appearance for Fulham and delivered an assured performance in midfield. His Nigerian teammate, Calvin Bassey, was named on the bench but did not feature. Elsewhere in the FA Cup, Tolu Arokodare played the entire match as Wolverhampton Wanderers secured…
Matchday 26 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) produced thrilling encounters, crucial victories, and major shifts in the standings as the title race and relegation battle continue to intensify. Ikorodu City Claim Summit Spot Ikorodu City climbed to the top of the NPFL table with 44 points after securing a hard-fought 1-0 away victory against Enyimba in Aba. The decisive moment came just before the half-hour mark when Joseph Arumala found the back of the net, sealing a vital three points on the road. The narrow win was enough to send Ikorodu City to the summit as the title race tightens. Shooting…
It was another thrilling weekend for Nigerian footballers plying their trade across Europe, with goals, assists, transfers, and standout performances highlighting the growing influence of Nigerian players. Osimhen Hits Historic Milestone in Turkey In Turkey, Victor Osimhen continued his sensational form as Galatasaray cruised to a dominant 4–0 victory over Kayserispor on Sunday. The Super Eagles striker found the net and provided an assist in a commanding display that marked a major career milestone. Osimhen converted from the penalty spot in the 25th minute to double Galatasaray’s lead before setting up Gabriel Sara for the third goal in the 60th…
Rivers United continue to struggle in the CAF Champions League group stage as they suffered a 1–0 defeat to Zambia’s Power Dynamos at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday. The decisive moment came just five minutes into the second half when Kondwani Chiboni found the back of the net, handing the visitors a historic victory. The goal proved enough to separate both sides in a tightly contested Matchday Four encounter. The win marked a significant milestone for Power Dynamos, as it was their first-ever victory in the CAF Champions League group stage. The result lifted Oswald Mutapa’s…
Nigerian footballers delivered standout performances across Europe over the weekend, making their presence felt in the Premier League, La Liga, the Turkish Super Lig, and the Women’s Super League. Awoniyi Ends Goal Drought as Forest Win In the English Premier League, Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi marked a significant milestone by scoring his first league goal of the season in Nottingham Forest’s 2–0 victory over Brentford on Sunday. The 28-year-old came off the bench in the 68th minute and sealed the win with Forest’s second goal in the 80th minute. It was Awoniyi’s first goal in over 380 days, his last having…
Matheus Cunha delivered a moment of late magic as Manchester United stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal in a pulsating five-goal encounter at the Emirates Stadium. The dramatic victory not only handed the Gunners their first home defeat of the season but also tightened the title race, with Arsenal’s lead cut to just four points after wins for Manchester City and Aston Villa. Arsenal burst out of the blocks and looked in complete control during the opening stages. Their early dominance was rewarded in the 29th minute when United defender Lisandro Martínez inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, giving…
Senegal were crowned champions of Africa once again after Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike secured a dramatic victory over Morocco in a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The decisive moment came just four minutes into extra time, with Gueye finding the net to hand the West Africans their second AFCON crown. But the match will be remembered as much for the turmoil that preceded the goal as for the football itself. Tempers flared at the end of normal time after a VAR review awarded Morocco a penalty deep into stoppage time. The decision sparked angry scenes on the…