Defending champions Enugu Rangers maintained their position at the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after earning a dramatic 2-2 draw against Barau FC away from home on Sunday. Rangers, who now have 18 points, appeared set for victory after Ifeanyi Okechukwu opened the scoring seven minutes before half-time. However, Barau FC responded strongly after the break, with Joseph Atule and Aliyu Sugau converting penalties to put the hosts ahead. Just when Barau FC looked set to claim all three points, Chidiebere Nwobodo struck a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a point for the defending champions and keep…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
Nigerian footballers enjoyed an eventful weekend across Europe, with Terem Moffi and Chibuike Nwaiwu finding the net, Victor Osimhen returning from injury with an assist, and Kelechi Iheanacho extending his remarkable scoring streak. Meanwhile, Calvin Bassey reached a significant Premier League milestone as several other Super Eagles stars featured for their respective clubs. Germany: Moffi Opens Bundesliga Goal Account Terem Moffi opened his Bundesliga scoring account for Hamburg in dramatic fashion, helping his side secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday. Hamburg were trailing 2-1 when the Nigerian international came off the bench in the 76th minute. Seven…
Second half goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu secured a 2-0 away win for Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the first leg, second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State on Friday. After holding out to a goalless first half, Comoros resolve was finally broken on 48 minutes as Alozie opened the scoring after slotting home a headed assist from close range. Then Kanu doubled the lead in the 59th minute as she headed home a well floated corner kick. Despite playing the first leg in Ikenne, Comoros were the…
Nigeria’s hopes of making a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign suffered a major setback on Tuesday as the Super Eagles were beaten 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau in their second Group L fixture. The hosts took control of the game early and broke the deadlock in the 15th minute through Franculino Djú. The forward found space inside the box after being picked out by Renato Nhaga before calmly firing a left-footed effort past Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Nigeria responded with a spell of pressure as they searched for an equaliser before the break. Alex Iwobi created…
Newly promoted Barau FC continued their impressive start to life in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Sporting Lagos on Saturday. Joseph Atule gave Barau FC the lead in the 34th minute, confidently converting from the penalty spot. Sporting Lagos responded after the break, with Sodiq Ayoade finding the equaliser in the 61st minute. The point extended Barau FC’s unbeaten run to six matches and kept them at the top of the NPFL standings with 12 points. Enyimba Pick Up First Point Enyimba’s difficult start to the 2026/27 NPFL season continued as…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles made a winning start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign after coming from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday. The victory provided a memorable senior international debut for the duo of George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor, with the two youngsters scoring the goals that secured all three points for Eric Chelle’s side. Madagascar stunned the home crowd by taking the lead after capitalising on a quick transition. The early setback put Nigeria under pressure, but the Super Eagles remained composed as they searched for a…
Several Nigerian footballers were in action across Europe over the weekend, with Kelechi Iheanacho, Tolu Arokodare and Gift Orban among the standout performers after they found the back of the net. Iheanacho Continues Remarkable Scoring Run in Turkey Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive form in Turkey, scoring twice to help Bursaspor complete a comeback victory over Batman Petrolspor. Bursaspor found themselves behind, but the Nigeria international restored parity from the penalty spot on the hour mark. Iheanacho then completed the comeback five minutes before full time, securing a crucial 2-1 away victory for his side. The brace means Iheanacho has now scored…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered another exciting round of fixtures, with several teams recording important victories while others continued to struggle for consistency. Barau FC maintained their unbeaten start to the new season after playing out a goalless draw against hosts Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday. Both sides created opportunities to claim all three points but were unable to find the breakthrough. The result means Barau FC remain second on the table with eight points from four matches. Inter Lagos Claim Historic Win Over Enyimba Enyimba’s difficult start to the season continued…
Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season in stunning fashion as Brighton & Hove Albion produced a dominant display to beat the champions 3-0 at the Amex Stadium on Saturday. Goalgetter Media Publisher and Chief Editor Damilola Amuda was at the Amex Stadium to cover the action live as Brighton delivered one of the biggest shocks of the campaign. Goalgetter Media Publisher and Chief Editor Damilola Amuda at the Amex Stadium The Seagulls entered the encounter full of confidence after impressive victories over Coventry City and Manchester United, and they immediately brought that intensity to the contest. Arsenal, meanwhile, struggled to cope…
From Akor Adams opening his Serie A scoring account in Italy to Kelechi Iheanacho continuing his remarkable goalscoring form in Turkey, it was another busy weekend for Nigeria’s international stars. Adams Opens Serie A Account Despite Venezia Defeat In Italy, Akor Adams opened his Serie A goalscoring account, although his effort was not enough to prevent Venezia from suffering a 4-2 home defeat to Fiorentina on Friday night. Venezia took a surprise lead against the run of play in the 22nd minute through their record signing. Adams collected a pass on the right side of the penalty area before producing…