The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) served up some thrilling action in week 8, with key victories across the board and several teams making significant strides in the competition. Remo Stars climbed back to the top of the table following a narrow 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance in Ikenne on Sunday. Ghanaian forward, Dela Akorki, was the hero of the day, netting the decisive goal just two minutes before halftime, securing a crucial victory for the Ikenne-based side. Former champions Enyimba, however, stumbled on their visit to Maiduguri, suffering a 1-0 loss against El-Kanemi Warriors. Usman Abass struck late in…
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This weekend saw Nigerian footballers take center stage in various leagues abroad, with standout performances and moments of heartbreak alike. In the Premier League, Joe Aribo found the back of the net for Southampton in their 3-2 home loss to Leicester City at St. Mary’s Stadium. Despite giving his team a 2-0 lead, Southampton ultimately surrendered the advantage, with Aribo’s first goal of the season not enough to avoid defeat. Aribo’s compatriot Paul Onuachu made a second-half appearance for Southampton, while Wilfred Ndidi played the entire match for Leicester. Goalgetter Media CEO and Publisher, Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter) at the St…
Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, narrowly escaped serious harm after being involved in a car accident on Saturday. The incident occurred shortly after Boniface helped his team secure a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, where he scored the decisive goal. The 23-year-old forward was taken to the hospital in the evening following a major crash involving the Mercedes he was traveling in. According to Bundesliga champions Leverkusen, Boniface sustained only minor injuries to his hand and is expected to make a full recovery. German news outlet Bild reported that despite the seriousness of the crash, Boniface…
Liverpool returned to the summit of the Premier League after a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield, further cementing manager Arne Slot’s remarkable start. The Dutchman has set a new club record, becoming the first Liverpool boss to win 10 of his first 11 games, with this latest triumph putting the Reds one point ahead of Manchester City, who secured a dramatic stoppage-time win against Wolves earlier. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 29th minute, converting a penalty after Levi Colwill’s foul on Curtis Jones. The Reds were awarded a second penalty just before half-time when…
Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) club co-owned by David Beckham, has been announced as the latest addition to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This expanded tournament will feature 32 teams from across the globe, with matches scheduled to take place in the United States from June 15 to July 3, 2025. The revamped Club World Cup will include 12 teams from Europe, six from South America, and 12 from Asia, Africa, and North America. The final two spots will be allocated to a club from Oceania and one from the host nation, the United States. Inter Miami…
Nigeria’s Flamingos continued their impressive form at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a commanding 4-0 win over debutants Ecuador in their second Group A match on Saturday. A brace from Shakirat Moshood, along with goals from Peace Effiong and Chidera Chidi, ensured a comfortable victory for the Nigerian side, making it two wins in two games. The Flamingos had opened their campaign with a 4-1 triumph against New Zealand, and their latest performance sees them top Group A with six points. Moshood got things underway in the 28th minute, calmly converting a penalty to put Nigeria ahead. Chidera…
Bournemouth stunned Arsenal, ending the Gunners’ unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Vitality Stadium. The match took a decisive turn early when Arsenal’s William Saliba received the first red card of his career, leaving his team to battle with 10 men for over 60 minutes. The French international was sent off just before the half-hour mark after tripping Evanilson near the center circle. The error stemmed from an under-pressure pass by Leandro Trossard, putting Saliba in a tough position. Arsenal, who had previously shown resilience in tight matches against Manchester City and Brighton, faced a new…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria began their 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship campaign on a disappointing note, falling to a 1-0 defeat against Burkina Faso in their opening match. In a lackluster performance at the Stade Municipal in Lome, Aliyu Zubairu’s team struggled to find their rhythm. Despite some shaky moments, they were fortunate to go into halftime without conceding, thanks in large part to a crucial save by goalkeeper Nathanial Nwosu, who kept the score level. However, Burkina Faso’s Fandino Abib Coulibaly broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, netting the decisive goal that left the Nigerian team searching…
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team kicked off their 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign in style with an emphatic 4-1 win over New Zealand at Estadio Cibao on Wednesday night. The Flamingos, who clinched bronze in the last edition of the tournament, are aiming even higher this time around, and they sent a clear message of intent with a commanding performance in their opening match. It didn’t take long for Nigeria to make their mark, as Shakirat Moshood fired home just two minutes into the game after a well-timed pass from Harmony Chidi. That early lead set the tone…
Matchday 7 of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) delivered thrilling action, with Kano Pillars stealing the spotlight after a dramatic 4-3 victory against defending champions Rangers International in Enugu. The visitors showcased a stunning first-half performance, scoring all four of their goals before the break. Rangers responded in the second half but couldn’t close the gap. Ahmed Musa, the talismanic forward, was on the scoresheet as Kano Pillars took control early, with Rabiu Ali netting two penalties. Zulikifu Rabiu added another, while Musa sealed the first-half masterclass. Rangers mounted a spirited comeback with Isaac Saviour scoring a brace and…