It was another action-packed weekend for Super Eagles players across Europe, with goals, assists, and standout performances lighting up some of the continent’s biggest leagues. Onuachu Leads the Charge in Turkey Paul Onuachu continued his sizzling form in Turkey, firing in a brilliant brace as Trabzonspor defeated Konyaspor 3–1 in the Super Lig on Saturday. The striker levelled the score from the penalty spot just before halftime and struck again five minutes into the second half. Onuachu now sits atop the Super Lig scoring chart with 11 goals in 14 matches, underlining his status as one of the league’s most lethal…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
Anfield endured another night to forget on Wednesday as Liverpool slumped to a bruising 4–1 home defeat to PSV, extending what has become their worst run of form since 1953. The Reds have now lost nine of their last 12 games in all competitions, and this latest collapse at home has intensified the spotlight on Arne Slot’s struggling side. While Slot’s domestic challenges are no secret—arriving into this fixture on the back of two consecutive three-goal defeats—Europe had offered some much-needed relief. Three wins from their first four Champions League matches, including a standout victory over Real Madrid, hinted at progress. But against…
Arsenal’s Champions League campaign rolled on in style as the Gunners swept aside Bayern Munich with a confident 3–1 victory — a result that also saw Noni Madueke net his first goal for the club. The tone was set early. Arsenal dominated from kickoff, and their pressure paid off in the 22nd minute when Jurrien Timber rose to meet Bukayo Saka’s corner. It marked Arsenal’s 10th goal from a corner this season — more than any other team across Europe’s top five leagues — underscoring just how lethal they’ve become from set pieces. Bayern responded well after falling behind. A…
Stamford Bridge witnessed a changing-of-the-guard moment on a dazzling Champions League night, as 18-year-old Chelsea winger Estevão Willian outshone fellow teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal in a commanding 3–0 victory over Barcelona. Chelsea, missing star forward Cole Palmer through a toe injury, found inspiration in their electrifying young Brazilian. The hosts opened the scoring thanks to a clever short-corner routine featuring Estevão, Alejandro Garnacho and Marc Cucurella. The move ended in chaos for Barcelona as Jules Koundé inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net. Chelsea had looked sharp from the outset—Enzo Fernández had two early set-piece goals ruled out for…
It was a weekend packed with drama for Nigerian footballers across Europe, featuring moments of redemption, key assists, and standout performances in both men’s and women’s leagues. France: Awaziem Goes From Villain to Hero In Ligue 1, Chidozie Awaziem experienced a roller-coaster evening as Nantes drew 1-1 with Lorient on Sunday. The Super Eagles defender unfortunately opened the scoring—at the wrong end—after putting the ball into his own net just before halftime. But Awaziem made amends in spectacular fashion, popping up in stoppage time to score the equaliser, rescuing a valuable point for Nantes. It was his first goal in…
Chancel Mbemba delivered a moment of pure drama as DR Congo edged Cameroon 1–0 to book their place in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Leopards’ captain rose to the occasion—quite literally—slipping away from his marker to steer in Brian Cipenga’s looping corner in the first minute of stoppage time. His late heroics stunned the five-time African champions and sealed a memorable victory in Rabat, Morocco. For Cameroon, the defeat is a major setback. The Indomitable Lions, who hold Africa’s record for World Cup appearances with eight tournaments under their belt, will miss…
It was a night of drama, resilience, and brilliance in Rabat as the Super Eagles soared past the Panthers of Gabon with a commanding 4-1 victory after extra time on Thursday at Stade Mohammed V. Victor Osimhen was the star of the show, scoring twice to guide Nigeria into the next playoff stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match began with both sides showing defensive discipline, as a tense first half ended goalless. But the deadlock was finally broken shortly after the restart when Akor Adams pounced on a defensive error to give Nigeria the lead. Gabon…
In Turkey: Paul Onuachu found the back of the net in Trabzonspor’s 1-1 draw against Alanyaspor in their Turkish Super Lig encounter on Saturday. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for Trabzonspor in the 15th minute. So far this season, Onuachu has recorded eight goals and one assist in 12 league appearances for the Black Sea Storm. Victor Osimhen featured for the entire duration as Galatasaray suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kocaelispor on Sunday — their first league loss of the season. ⸻ In Germany: Victor Boniface provided the decisive assist in Werder Bremen’s 2-1 home victory over Wolfsburg in…
Tension flared on Saturday during a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter between Katsina United and Barau Football Club, after a shocking attack on Barau FC player Nana Abraham left him with a neck injury. The incident erupted shortly after Barau’s Orji Kalu scored in the 69th minute to bring the game level at 1–1 — a goal that appeared to infuriate some Katsina United supporters inside the stadium. Moments later, chaos erupted when some fans started throwing objects toward the Barau FC bench, hitting player Nana Abraham and leaving him with a neck injury, causing the match to be temporarily halted. Barau FC confirmed the ugly…
France: Moses Simon Leads Paris FC to Victory In Ligue 1, Moses Simon was the hero as Paris FC edged Monaco 1–0 on Saturday. The Super Eagles winger scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute — his third of the season — to secure all three points for his side. Simon has now registered three goals and two assists in the ongoing campaign. Elsewhere, Chidoziem Awaziem featured for Nantes in their 2–0 defeat to Metz on Sunday. The defender completed the full 90 minutes, marking his 10th league appearance this season and adding to his tally of four yellow…