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…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
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…
Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) was filled with thrilling moments, late winners, and crucial results that could shape the season’s final stretch. Here’s a breakdown of the action across the league: Rivers United Leave It Late Against Ikorodu City In Port Harcourt, Stephen Manyo was the hero for Rivers United, scoring deep into stoppage time to secure a 1-0 win over Ikorodu City. The victory keeps Finidi George’s side in contention, though they now trail Remo Stars by five points, following the postponement of Remo’s clash with Lobi Stars. Enyimba Held at Home by Bayelsa United Enyimba’s quest for a continental spot took a…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles finally got their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a commanding 2-0 victory over Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday. The star of the night was Victor Osimhen, whose brace secured Nigeria’s first win in Group C after a shaky start to the qualifiers. After missing the previous qualifiers due to injury, Osimhen wasted no time making his mark on his return. The Super Eagles had drawn all three of their previous visits to Rwanda, but this time, they were determined to change that narrative. Their early dominance paid off…
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, are set to face Algeria in the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. This comes after Algeria secured their spot with a dominant victory over Botswana. The North Africans sealed their place in the last round with an emphatic 4-0 win in the second leg of their second-round clash on Sunday, completing a 5-2 aggregate triumph. Meanwhile, the Flamingos comfortably advanced after defeating South Africa 2-0 in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, sealing a 5-1 aggregate victory under head coach Bankole Olowookere. Other Final Round Qualifiers Set Beyond Nigeria vs. Algeria, three other key matchups will determine the…
Nigerian footballers continue to make their mark across various leagues in Europe and beyond, delivering standout performances for their clubs. From Turkey to England, Spain, and beyond, here’s a roundup of how Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars fared over the weekend. Osimhen Nets Hat-Trick in Turkey Victor Osimhen showcased his goal-scoring prowess with a sensational hat-trick for Galatasaray in their 4-0 thrashing of Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday. The Nigerian striker has now notched up 20 league goals and four assists in 22 appearances, bringing his season tally across all competitions to 26 goals and five assists in…
Matchday 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered thrilling encounters across various venues, with Remo Stars maintaining their push for a historic league title and Rivers United boosting their continental aspirations. Remo Stars Stay on Course for Maiden NPFL Title Remo Stars continued their impressive run with a 2-0 victory over Heartland at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Olamilekan Adedayo broke the deadlock in the 31st minute, giving the Sky Blue Stars a crucial lead. Samson Olasupo sealed the win with a second goal ten minutes from time, ensuring Daniel Ogunmodede’s side remained top of the table…
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates, with Mikel Merino scoring the only goal of the game to bring the Gunners within 12 points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. Both teams were forced to adapt to key absences in their attacking lineup. Arsenal were without Kai Havertz, who has been ruled out for the season with a hamstring injury, while Chelsea missed Nicolas Jackson and their talisman Cole Palmer. This was the first time Chelsea had to play without Palmer since their crushing 5-0 defeat to Arsenal last season, making his absence all the more significant.…