It was a weekend full of highs and lows for Nigerian footballers across the globe, with goals, assists, heartbreaks, and heroic performances making headlines. In the Premier League, Alex Iwobi continued his solid form for Fulham by netting his ninth league goal of the season. The Super Eagles midfielder gave Fulham an early lead in their clash against Chelsea at Craven Cottage, but the visitors mounted a comeback to seal a 2-1 win. Iwobi, making his 33rd appearance of the campaign, was one of the bright spots for the Cottagers. His compatriot Calvin Bassey also played the full 90 minutes in the same match.…
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Matchday 34 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered drama, goals, and shifting positions at both ends of the table. Here’s a quick recap of all the key action: Remo Stars Edge Shooting Stars to Stay Top Alex Oyowah was the hero for Remo Stars on Sunday, nodding home a brilliant cross from Ismail Sodiq in the 30th minute to secure a vital 1-0 away win over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The result keeps Remo Stars at the summit of the table with 65 points from 34 games. Shooting Stars, meanwhile, drop to ninth with…
Nigerian stars were in action across Europe over the weekend, with Victor Osimhen continuing his fine form in Turkey, Bruno Onyemaechi winning the Greek Super League title with Olympiacos, and Muhamed Tijani delivering a dramatic winner in England’s Championship. Turkey – Osimhen Strikes Again In the Turkish Super Lig, Victor Osimhen was on target once again as Galatasaray secured a 2-0 away victory over third-placed Samsunspor on Friday. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring just a minute after the break with a delightful chipped effort. It marked his 21st league goal of the season for Okan Buruk’s side. In total,…
Matchday 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered another action-packed weekend, with significant movements at both ends of the table. Remo Stars Maintain Lead Despite Draw League leaders Remo Stars held onto top spot after a goalless draw against Katsina United in Ikenne. Though they couldn’t find a breakthrough, Daniel Ogunmodede’s men now sit on 62 points from 33 matches, keeping their title ambitions on track. Rivers United Slip Up Rivers United missed a golden opportunity to close the gap at the top, suffering a 2-0 away loss to Abia Warriors. Goals from Emmanuel Ogbuagu and Anthony Ijoma…
After more than two decades, the Unity Cup is making a powerful comeback. Set to take place in May 2025, the iconic Afro-Caribbean international football tournament will return with a bang at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium. Originally last held in 2004, the Unity Cup celebrates the rich footballing heritage of the African and Caribbean communities. This year’s edition will feature four national teams—Ghana, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Trinidad and Tobago—vying for the title in a thrilling series of matches. The tournament kicks off on Tuesday, 27 May, with a highly anticipated clash between Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica. Fans will see…
England is officially guaranteed at least five clubs in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, thanks to Arsenal’s recent first-leg victory over Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. That win has helped solidify the Premier League’s place among UEFA’s top-performing leagues, unlocking an extra Champions League berth through UEFA’s coefficient ranking system. How Did England Earn the Extra Spot? Each season, UEFA awards two additional Champions League places to the leagues that perform best across its three major men’s competitions: the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. This performance is calculated using the UEFA coefficient system. Every win earns two points,…
It was another action-packed weekend for Nigeria’s Super Eagles players across Europe, with several making key contributions for their clubs in the Premier League, Championship, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and La Liga. Premier League Highlights: Iwobi Strikes as Fulham Stun Liverpool Alex Iwobi was on the scoresheet for Fulham in their thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday. The Super Eagles midfielder registered a goal and an assist in the game, as he continues to impress with eight goals and five assists so far. His compatriot, Calvin Bassey, also featured in the game, making his 29th appearance and has…
Matchday 32 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered drama, late winners, relegation twists, and even a touch of chaos as teams across the league fought for points at both ends of the table. Rivers United Narrow the Gap in Title Race Rivers United breathed new life into their title ambitions with a crucial 1-0 win over table-toppers Remo Stars in Port Harcourt. David Sholumade emerged the hero, scoring the decisive goal six minutes from time. The win trims Remo Stars’ lead at the summit to five points, although they still have a game in hand. Enyimba Win Oriental…
Nigerian footballers were in the spotlight across Europe this past weekend, delivering crucial goals, assists, and performances for their respective clubs. From France to Scotland, Belgium, and beyond, here’s a recap of how they fared. Simon on Target as Nantes Fall to Le Havre In France, Moses Simon found the net for Nantes in their 3-2 loss to Le Havre in a Ligue 1 clash on Sunday. The Nigerian forward scored just three minutes into the second half to level the game at 2-2, but an 88th-minute strike from Timothy Pembele sealed the win for Le Havre. Simon now boasts…
Nigeria’s journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered another setback as the Super Eagles were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Fresh off a convincing 2-0 win over Rwanda, the Super Eagles entered the match eager to build momentum in their qualification campaign. Dominating possession from the start, Nigeria created several early chances but struggled to break down a disciplined Zimbabwean defense. After sustained pressure, the breakthrough finally came in the 74th minute when Victor Osimhen connected with Ola Aina’s pinpoint cross, heading the ball into the…