It was a weekend to remember on the Lagos waterfront as Team Brazil stormed to victory at the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, marking their first win of the electric powerboat racing series. Led by the ever-reliable Timmy Hansen, the team delivered a flawless performance, dominating the group stages, excelling in the race-off, and sealing the deal in the final. They edged out Team Blue Rising, who settled for second place, while Team Drogbasecured the third spot on the podium. Notably, there was no room in the podium for Team Rafa and Team Brady, both of whom had been battling fiercely at the top of the championship standings going into…
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It was an action-packed weekend for Nigerian footballers abroad, with goals, and standout performances across top leagues in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Onuachu on Fire in Turkey Paul Onuachu was the hero for Trabzonspor as they edged out Fatih Karagümrük 4-3 in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig encounter on Saturday. The towering striker scored twice — first in the 35th minute to restore his side’s lead, and again from the penalty spot just before halftime. Onuachu has now netted five goals in just seven league appearances this season. Adams Opens Account in Spain In La Liga,…
Matchday 6 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered late drama, big results, and a shift at the top of the table as teams continue to find their rhythm. Shooting Stars Snatch First Away Win In Ozoro, Shooting Stars SC (3SC) recorded their first away win of the campaign with a thrilling 2-1 comeback against Warri Wolves. The hosts went ahead in the 52nd minute through Igbunu Evwierhurhoma, but 3SC turned the game on its head late on. Qamar Adegoke struck an equaliser in the 84th minute before Adams Mustapha completed the turnaround just two minutes later. The victory…
It was a disappointing evening for Nigerian football fans as both Kwara United and Abia Warriors were knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday. At the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Kwara United, popularly known as The Harmony Boys, fell 1-0 to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The decisive moment came just nine minutes into the second half when Hubert Ayau pounced on a loose ball inside the box to fire home the winning goal. That strike sealed the Porcupine Warriors’ victory, handing them a 5-3 aggregate win and ending Kwara United’s continental journey at the first preliminary round.…
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…
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…