Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid edged out cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid 3-2 in LaLiga, holding on to boost their title hopes despite a late red card for Federico Valverde. It was a night of contrasts on the touchline, with Atleti boss Diego Simeone as animated as ever in his 50th Madrid derby, while his opposite number, Alvaro Arbeloa, cut a more relaxed figure as he led Real in this fixture for the first time. Ademola Lookman gave Atletico the lead in his first Madrid derby, only for a Vinicius penalty and an opportunistic Valverde finish to flip the…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
Manchester City swept aside Premier League leaders Arsenal with a commanding 2–0 victory, powered by a remarkable four-minute brace from rising star Nico O’Reilly to win the Carabao Cup at the Wembley stadium on Sunday. Arteta’s decision to stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal for the competition — instead of first-choice David Raya — proved costly. Just past the hour mark, a routine cross from Rayan Cherki slipped through Kepa’s grasp, gifting O’Reilly the simplest of headers to break the deadlock. Before Arsenal could regroup, the damage was doubled. O’Reilly struck again minutes later, this time rising at the far post…
In a stunning twist to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Morocco have officially been declared champions following a ruling by the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board. The decision overturns the original result against Senegal, awarding Morocco a 3–0 victory after a chaotic and controversial ending to the match in Rabat. A Final That Ended in Controversy What was meant to be a historic showdown quickly spiraled into confusion and drama during extra time. Deep into stoppage time, Morocco’s Brahim Díaz went down inside the penalty area. While the referee initially dismissed the appeal, a VAR review dramatically…
Defending champions Remo Stars kept their survival hopes alive in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after edging Nasarawa United 2–1 in a dramatic Matchday 30 encounter in Ikenne on Sunday. Under the guidance of new coach Usman Abdallah, Remo Stars showed resilience to secure a crucial victory. Stanley Joseph broke the deadlock for the hosts in the 62nd minute, sending the home crowd into celebration. However, Nasarawa United responded late in the game as Suleiman Dauda found the equaliser in the 83rd minute. Just when it looked like both teams would settle for a point, Michael Ibe struck the…
After several days of uncertainty, the planned four-nation international friendly tournament featuring the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Jordan, Iran, and Costa Rica has officially been moved from Jordan to Turkey. The tournament was initially scheduled to take place in Amman, the capital of Jordan. However, rising tensions in the Middle East—stemming from the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel—forced organisers to reconsider the venue due to concerns over safety and travel restrictions. In an official statement, the Jordan Football Association confirmed that the tournament will still go ahead as planned but will now be staged in the…
Nigerian footballers continued to make headlines across Europe over the weekend, delivering standout performances in several top leagues. From prolific goal scoring in Turkey to milestone appearances in France, Super Eagles stars were once again at the center of the action. Onuachu’s Incredible Scoring Run Continues in Turkey In the Turkish Super Lig, Paul Onuachu extended his remarkable goal-scoring streak to 10 consecutive matches across all competitions. The Super Eagles striker was the hero for Trabzonspor, scoring the only goal in their narrow 1–0 victory over Çaykur Rizespor on Saturday. Onuachu struck six minutes into the second half, finishing from close range to secure all…
The Matchday 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered goals, upsets, and significant movement at both ends of the table, as the title race and relegation battle intensified across the country. Enugu Rangers Go Top After Convincing Home Win At the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu Rangers produced a commanding performance to defeat Nasarawa United 2-0 on Sunday. Goals from Godwin Obaje and Chidiebere Nwobodo secured all three points for the Flying Antelopes. The victory sends Rangers to the summit of the NPFL table with 47 points from 28 matches. Under the guidance of Fidelis Ilechukwu, the Coal City side remain unbeaten in their…
It was another action-packed weekend for Nigerian stars across Europe, with goals, assists, and standout performances lighting up the top leagues. Iwobi Inspires Fulham’s Victory Over Tottenham At Craven Cottage, Alex Iwobi was on target as Fulham secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday. Iwobi doubled Fulham’s lead in the 34th minute, continuing his impressive campaign. The Nigerian international has now netted four league goals this season. He was substituted in the 90th minute after a lively performance. Compatriots Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze also featured for Fulham. Bassey completed the full 90 minutes, while Chukwueze came on in the 72nd minute to help see…
The Super Falcons began their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Indomitable Lionesses on Saturday at the Military Stadium, Yaounde. In what was their first pre-tournament friendly, Nigeria put up a spirited performance but were undone by a late strike from Mbomezomo Yvana, whose stoppage-time goal sealed victory for the hosts. The encounter served as a crucial tune-up for both sides ahead of next month’s continental showpiece in Morocco. Head coach Justine Madugu fielded a balanced squad blending fresh talents with seasoned internationals. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade led by example, while Gift Monday spearheaded the attack. There was…
Match-day 27 games went down across the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over the weekend, as title hopefuls tightened their grip, champions stumbled again, and relegation battles intensified. Ikorodu City Stay Top Despite Stalemate Ikorodu City held on to top spot in the NPFL standings, after a 1-1 draw at home against Bayelsa United on Sunday. Bayelsa struck first, with Ettah Ikoi finding the breakthrough 10 minutes before halftime to silence the home crowd. However, Ikorodu responded after the interval, as Olanrewaju Molade restored parity four minutes past the hour mark. Though they couldn’t find a winner, the league leaders…