It was another action-packed weekend for Nigerian players abroad, with goals, assists, and standout performances lighting up Europe’s top leagues. In England, Alex Iwobi stole the headlines at Craven Cottage as Fulham came from behind to beat Brentford 3-1 in the Premier League. The Super Eagles midfielder bagged his first goal of the season and added an assist before being subbed off in the 80th minute. His compatriot Calvin Bassey also featured for the full 90, while Brentford’s Frank Onyeka remained an unused substitute. Elsewhere, Tolu Arokodare played the full match for Wolves, but his side slumped to a 3-1…
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Arsenal snatched a dramatic point at the Emirates as Gabriel Martinelli once again came off the bench to deliver in the dying minutes, securing a 1–1 draw with Manchester City in a tense Premier League clash. For the second game running, Mikel Arteta’s “finishers” made the difference. The Arsenal boss had hinted after the midweek Champions League win over Athletic Club that his substitutes could prove more decisive than his starters, and Martinelli’s stoppage-time dink over Donnarumma gave weight to that claim once again. The afternoon didn’t start well for the hosts. City silenced the Emirates early, with Erling Haaland…
Nigerian champions Remo Stars made the perfect start to their 2025/26 CAF Champions League campaign, cruising past Comorian side US Zilimadjou with a commanding 4-0 victory in Abeokuta on Sunday. It didn’t take long for Daniel Ogunmodede’s men to stamp their authority on the contest. In the 12th minute, centre-back Leonard Ngenge pounced on a defensive lapse to slot home the opener and set the tone for a dominant evening. The Sky Blue Stars doubled their advantage just before halftime, thanks to Ebuka Anthony, whose composed finish left the visitors chasing shadows. After the break, the Nigerian champions continued to…
Benfica have appointed Jose Mourinho as their manager on a deal until the summer of 2027, marking his return to the club where he had a brief spell back in 2000. The 62-year-old wasted little time in finding his next challenge after being dismissed by Fenerbahce just last month. His tenure in Turkey lasted a little over a year and ended in controversy after he publicly criticised the club’s board over transfer dealings ahead of a crucial Champions League play-off against — ironically — Benfica. Now, just three weeks later, Mourinho finds himself on the other side of that rivalry.…
Nigeria’s sprint queen, Tobi Amusan, added another chapter to her glittering career on Monday as she won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 28-year-old, who made history in 2022 as world champion and world record holder, clocked 12.29s in a thrilling final. She finished just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who powered through with a personal best of 12.24s to secure Switzerland’s first-ever world title in the event. Amusan had looked unstoppable in the semi-finals, breezing through her heat in 12.36s and raising hopes of a successful title defense. In the final, she got off to her trademark sharp start but couldn’t hold…
It was another action-packed weekend for Nigeria Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars, with several debuts, goals, and standout performances across leagues abroad. In Germany, Victor Boniface wasted no time announcing himself at Werder Bremen. The striker, making his debut after leaving Bayer Leverkusen, came off the bench in the 75th minute and set up Justin Njinmah for Bremen’s fourth goal in their 4-0 demolition of Borussia Monchengladbach. Meanwhile, Nathan Tella got 83 minutes under his belt for Bayer Leverkusen as they secured their first Bundesliga victory of the season with a 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt. In Scotland, Kelechi…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) served up fireworks on Matchday 4, with drama, goals, and surprises across the country. Enyimba International recorded their first away win of the campaign, seeing off Bayelsa United 2-0 at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Chidera Michael broke the deadlock in the 76th minute before Kalu Nweke sealed the victory nine minutes later, putting the People’s Elephant on top of the log. At the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers United edged Shooting Stars 1-0 thanks to a stunning 72nd-minute volley from Ubong Friday. Finidi George’s men remain unbeaten this season, with just one goal…
Manchester City bounced back in style with a commanding derby win at the Etihad, brushing aside a struggling Manchester United thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland and a header from Phil Foden. Coming into the clash on the back of two straight defeats, Pep Guardiola’s men needed a response — and they got one. City looked sharp from the start, with Jeremy Doku at the heart of their best attacking moves. The Belgian winger’s trickery carved open United’s defence in the 18th minute, his cut-back perfectly finding Phil Foden, who nodded City into the lead. After the break, Doku…
Nigeria’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup got a little bumpier on Tuesday night, as the Super Eagles were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein. There was further concern for the Super Eagles when fullback Ola Aina limped off early with a hamstring injury after a heavy challenge. He was replaced by Bright Osayi-Samuel. The hosts came out flying, determined to make the most of their home advantage. Their breakthrough came in the 24th minute when midfielder Teboho Mokoena slipped a clever pass into the path of Nkota. His cross caused…
Nottingham Forest have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager following the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo. The decision comes just three games into the new Premier League campaign, with Nuno’s 21-month tenure ending late Monday night. Postecoglou returns to management just three months after his short-lived spell at Tottenham came to an end. While Spurs endured a nightmare Premier League season under the Australian — finishing 17th with just 38 points — he did deliver a historic Europa League triumph, ending the club’s long trophy drought with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United. Speaking about the appointment, Forest owner…