In a thrilling encounter at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Flamingos clinched a dramatic 1-0 victory over hosts Dominican Republic with a last-minute goal. The match, played early Wednesday in Santo Domingo, saw Nigeria secure their third consecutive win in the tournament, solidifying their position as Group A leaders. The decisive moment came in the 89th minute when midfielder Shakirat Moshood unleashed a stunning left-footed strike from 25 yards, beating the Dominican goalkeeper and securing all three points for her team. This marked Moshood’s fourth goal of the tournament, further establishing her as one of the standout…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
In a match filled with drama and heart-stopping moments, Real Madrid staged a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2, led by an outstanding hat-trick from Vinicius Junior. The Spanish giants found themselves in a difficult position at halftime, trailing 2-0 after goals from Donyell Malen and English youngster Jamie Gittens, in what was a repeat of last year’s final. The stage seemed set for Dortmund to end Real Madrid’s 14-match unbeaten home run in the Champions League. But Real Madrid, known for their resilience, had other plans. Antonio Rudiger kick-started the fightback in the 60th minute, powering in…
Arsenal secured a crucial Champions League win against Shakhtar Donetsk, bouncing back from their weekend defeat to Bournemouth. The Gunners’ 1-0 victory came courtesy of a bizarre own goal by Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk, who was unfortunate to deflect Gabriel Martinelli’s shot into his own net. In the 29th minute, Martinelli’s effort hit the post before rebounding off Riznyk’s back and rolling over the line, giving Arsenal the lead after a dominant start. The home side continued to push forward, with Riccardo Calafiori missing an early opportunity to open the scoring, while Gabriel Jesus came close to doubling the lead…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Patrice Motsepe, has assured fans and stakeholders that a thorough investigation is underway following the recent controversy surrounding Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier against Libya. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, after the 46th Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Motsepe made it clear that CAF will not tolerate any form of unsportsmanlike conduct in African football. The controversy arose after the Nigerian national team faced several challenges on their trip to Libya for the crucial qualifier. These difficulties included a redirected flight, an over 18-hour delay at the airport, and logistical complications…
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…
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…