The race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games has officially come to an end, with Amdavad (Ahmedabad), India, set to take the spotlight. Although Nigeria missed out on the hosting rights this time, the Commonwealth Sport Executive Board has pledged to actively support and accelerate Nigeria’s ambitions to bring the Games to Africa in the near future — potentially as early as 2034. This commitment aligns with Commonwealth Sport’s broader strategy to secure a sustainable future for the Games and expand their global footprint, including a long-awaited debut on African soil. At its latest meeting, the Executive Board confirmed its…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
Onuachu Keeps Scoring in Turkey In Turkey, Paul Onuachu continued his red-hot form for Trabzonspor, finding the net once again in their 2-1 victory over Caykur Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. The striker scored Trabzonspor’s second goal in the 19th minute, heading home Chris Oulai’s well-placed free-kick. The 31-year-old has now bagged five goals in his last four league games, bringing his season tally to seven goals and one assist in just nine appearances. Victor Osimhen also featured for Galatasaray in their 2-1 away victory over Basaksehir on Saturday. The Super Eagles striker was introduced in the 74th minute, marking his sixth league appearance of the season. England:…
Rivers United suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Black Bulls of Mozambique in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round clash on Saturday. The decisive moment came just five minutes into the second half when Moctar Diallo found the back of the net for the hosts. The Port Harcourt-based side will now look to overturn the deficit when they host the Mozambican champions at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo next Sunday. A victory by a sufficient margin will see Rivers United advance to the lucrative group stage of Africa’s premier club competition. Meanwhile, it was a…
South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns delivered a masterclass in attacking football as they thrashed Nigeria’s Remo Stars 5–1 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second-round clash, played on Sunday in Abeokuta. The visitors wasted no time asserting their dominance. Tashreeq Matthews opened the scoring in the 12th minute, setting the tone for what would become a long evening for the home side. Just before halftime, Peter Shalulile doubled Sundowns’ advantage with a well-taken goal, sending the South Africans into the break with a comfortable lead. After the restart, Sundowns showed no mercy. Miguel Reisinho made it 3–0 in…
The Super Eagles produced a commanding performance in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, defeating Benin Republic 4-0 in style. Despite the emphatic win—powered by a Victor Osimhen hat-trick and a late Frank Onyeka strike—Nigeria narrowly missed out on automatic qualification. South Africa’s Bafana Bafana secured a 3-0 victory over Rwanda in the other Group C fixture, topping the table and clinching the automatic ticket to the World Cup. The Super Eagles, however, claimed one of the best second-place spots and will advance to the playoffs in Morocco this November. Osimhen opened the scoring just three minutes into…
It was another thrilling weekend in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with plenty of goals, drama, and standout performances across the country. At the Lafia Township Stadium, leaders Nasarawa United continued their impressive start to the season, edging Enugu Rangers 2–1 on Sunday to stretch their unbeaten run to seven games. Nasarawa United Stay on Top Rangers struck first through Wisdom Ebirim in the 19th minute, but last season’s top scorer Anas Yusuf equalized for the hosts from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute. The decisive moment came two minutes past the hour mark when John Joshua netted the winner to send the Lafia crowd into celebration. With…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria edged closer to keeping their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive with a gritty 2-1 win over Lesotho on Friday in Polokwane, South Africa. Debutant Akor Adams and captain William Troost-Ekong were the heroes of the night, finding the back of the net to give Nigeria a much-needed three points in their Group C campaign. Troost-Ekong opened the scoring in the 55th minute, confidently converting from the penalty spot after a Lesotho defender was penalized for a handball inside the box. The goal sent Nigerian fans into celebration as the Super Eagles took control of…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles saw their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign come to a disappointing end after suffering a heavy 4–0 loss to Argentina in Wednesday’s Round of 16 clash. The South Americans were dominant from start to finish, dictating play and creating the better chances throughout the encounter. Their early intent paid off almost immediately, as Alejo Sarco opened the scoring just two minutes into the match. Nigerian goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt misjudged an aerial ball, allowing Sarco to calmly slot home for Argentina’s opener. Things went from bad to worse for Nigeria when Maher Carrizo doubled Argentina’s lead in the…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have booked their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a dramatic 1–1 draw with Colombia in their final Group F clash on Monday morning. It was a tense encounter that kept fans on edge until the final whistle. Despite creating several chances — including efforts from Daniel Daga, Suleiman Sani, and Tahir Maigana that struck the woodwork — the Flying Eagles found themselves trailing after Kener Gonzalez put Colombia ahead in the 52nd minute following a swift counterattack. However, Nigeria refused to back down. Their persistence…
It was another thrilling weekend of action in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with late goals, away victories, and fierce battles across the country. Shooting Stars Edge Plateau United in Ibadan At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Shooting Stars SC continued their impressive resurgence with a dramatic 1-0 win over Plateau United. Ismail Ayodele was the hero of the night, firing home deep into stoppage time to hand 3SC all three points. After failing to win any of their first four games this season, the Oluyole Warriors have now picked up three straight victories in the NPFL, signaling a strong return to form. Nasarawa United…