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…
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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…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles capped off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought bronze medal, defeating Egypt’s Pharaohs 4–2 on penalties after a goalless third-place playoff at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday. With neither side able to find a breakthrough in 90 minutes, the match was decided from the spot—where goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali once again emerged as Nigeria’s hero. The shot-stopper produced two crucial saves, denying Mohamed Salah and Oumar Marmoush, as the Super Eagles claimed their ninth third-place finish in AFCON history and preserved their flawless record in bronze-medal matches. Super Eagles head coach…
Nigerian billionaire businessman and Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji AbdulSamad Rabiu, has once again demonstrated his unwavering support for Nigerian sports by honoring his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles, despite their semi-final defeat to Morocco. The Super Eagles had earlier secured a spot in the semi-finals after an impressive victory over Algeria in the quarter-final stage of the tournament. Following that triumph, Alhaji Rabiu publicly promised to reward the team with $500,000 if they defeated host nation Morocco in the semi-final, along with an additional $50,000 bonus for every goal scored. However, the much-anticipated clash ended in heartbreak for…
The Atlas Lions of Morocco are one win away from African glory after a tense and dramatic night in Rabat saw hosts Morocco edge past Nigeria on penalties to reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a semi-final that offered few clear-cut chances, Morocco eventually prevailed 4–2 in the shootout after 120 minutes of stalemate. Youssef En-Nesyri calmly converted the decisive penalty, rolling his effort into the bottom corner after goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero, saving spot kicks from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi. From the early exchanges, the match had the feel of…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered another statement performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, cruising into the semi-finals with a deserved 2–0 victory over Algeria on Saturday at the Stade de Marrakech. The win sets up an exciting last-four showdown against tournament hosts Morocco, who edged Cameroon in their quarter-final encounter. Coming off a ruthless 4–0 demolition of Mozambique in the Round of 16, the Super Eagles arrived full of confidence—and with goals to spare. Nigeria had already racked up an impressive 12 goals in four matches, the highest tally in the competition. Algeria, by contrast, entered the quarter-final unbeaten…
Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in style, delivering a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique in Fes. From the opening whistle, the Super Eagles asserted their authority, setting the tone for a one-sided contest. The Nigerians wasted no time testing Mozambique’s defence, with Victor Osimhen seeing an early effort ruled out for offside inside the opening two minutes. Undeterred, Nigeria continued to pile on the pressure, and their breakthrough arrived in the 20th minute. Ademola Lookman finished brilliantly, curling the ball into the net after a well-worked cutback from Akor Adams. Just…