It was job done in Uyo on Sunday as Rivers United sealed their place in the second qualifying round of the CAF Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Les Aigles of DR Congo. The decisive moment came late in the first half when Stephen Manyo popped up with the all-important strike to settle the tie. That goal was enough to hand Finidi George’s men a 1-0 aggregate win after edging the first preliminary round contest. The first leg ended goalless in DR Congo last week. Up next for the Pride of Rivers is a tricky clash against Mozambican…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
Nigeria’s Falconets are just one step away from booking their ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after dismantling Rwanda over two legs in the second round of qualifiers. On Saturday, September 27, at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, the Falconets put on a dominant display, thrashing Rwanda 4-0 to wrap up the tie with a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory. It was a performance that underlined their pedigree as one of Africa’s strongest forces at youth level. Up next for the Falconets is a decisive showdown in the final round, where they’ll face either Senegal or Algeria.…
Shooting Stars of Ibadan finally have lift-off in the 2025/26 NPFL campaign, grabbing their first win of the season with a tense 2-1 victory over Kun Khalifat FC at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, on Sunday. It didn’t take long for the Oluyole Warriors to spark celebrations, as captain Ghali Falke struck a sweet volley in the 6th minute to give the home side the perfect start. Just after the break, Sodiq Ibrahim doubled the lead with a calm finish in the 47th minute, putting Shooting Stars in control. But the visitors weren’t going away quietly—Kun Khalifat pulled one back in the 76th…
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…
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…