The weekend was packed with thrilling football action as Nigerian players made their mark across Europe’s top leagues. From last-minute heroics to decisive contributions, here’s a recap of how Super Eagles stars performed. Italy: Lookman’s Late Winner Stuns AC Milan In Serie A, Ademola Lookman stole the spotlight with a late goal to seal Atalanta’s 2-1 victory over AC Milan on Friday night. Charles De Ketelaere gave Atalanta an early lead in the 12th minute, but Alvaro Morata leveled for Milan in the 22nd minute. With just three minutes left, Lookman netted the winner for Atalanta. His fellow Super Eagles…
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The past weekend delivered thrilling action across the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) as teams battled for vital points in various stadiums nationwide. Here’s a roundup of the key matches and results: Shooting Stars Secure First Away Win of the Season Shooting Stars edged Sunshine Stars 1-0 in an intense South West derby at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday. Otakho Aghahowa’s decisive goal in the 28th minute sealed the Oluyole Warriors’ first away victory of the season. Sunshine Stars, meanwhile, extended their winless streak to three games, adding to their struggles. Nasarawa United Triumph Over Lobi Stars Earlier…
In an electrifying Group D encounter of the CAF Confederation Cup, Nigerian giants Enyimba showcased remarkable resilience to claw back from a two-goal deficit and secure a 2-2 draw against reigning champions Zamalek of Egypt on Sunday. The Cairo-based side dominated the early proceedings of the match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Zamalek looked poised for victory after taking a commanding 2-0 lead within 40 minutes, courtesy of goals from Tunisian forward Seifeddine Jaziri and Omar Faraj. Their fluid attacking play left Enyimba struggling to find their rhythm in the first half. However, the People’s Elephant found a…
In a thrilling London derby, Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to defeat Tottenham 4-3, narrowing the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to just four points. Tottenham came out firing, capitalizing on early Chelsea mistakes to take a commanding 2-0 lead within 11 minutes. Dominic Solanke opened the scoring, followed by Dejan Kulusevski, with both goals aided by Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella slipping—an issue that forced him to change his boots mid-match. Despite the shaky start, Chelsea responded brilliantly. In the 17th minute, Jadon Sancho reignited hope for the visitors with a stunning strike from outside…
West Ham United has confirmed that striker Michail Antonio is in a stable condition and “conscious and communicating” after being involved in a car crash on Saturday afternoon. The club released a statement later that evening, sharing that Antonio is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital. They also urged fans and the media to respect the privacy of the player and his family during this challenging time. “At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family,” the club stated. “The club will make no further comment this evening but…
Shooting Stars Triumph Over Abia Warriors Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) delivered a solid 2-0 victory against Abia Warriors in a Matchday 15 clash at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday. The Oluyole Warriors secured all three points within the first half, thanks to goals from Anthony Okachi and Akpan Joshua. Okachi opened the scoring in the 39th minute by converting a penalty, which was awarded after skipper Gali Falke was brought down in the box. Akpan Joshua doubled the lead shortly after, expertly finishing a cross from Gideon Monday. With this win, 3SC climbed to sixth position on the…
This past weekend delivered thrilling football action across Europe, with several Nigerian players making significant contributions for their respective clubs. Here’s a roundup of their performances. Premier League Highlights In a tightly contested Premier League clash, Alex Iwobi provided a crucial assist as Fulham came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. After a goalless first half, Spurs broke the deadlock in the 54th minute, but Iwobi’s pinpoint pass set up Tom Cairney for the equalizer in the 67th minute. This marks Iwobi’s third assist in 13 league appearances this season. Fellow Nigerian, Calvin…
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points with a resounding victory over Manchester City at Anfield, deepening the woes of the reigning champions. Arne Slot’s side, brimming with confidence after their midweek triumph over Real Madrid, overwhelmed City with a relentless attacking display that underscored their dominance. The result leaves Liverpool 11 points clear of City, who are now winless in seven matches and have lost their last four league games—a startling decline for Pep Guardiola’s usually imperious side. Relentless Liverpool Blitz City From the first whistle, Liverpool set the tone with high-intensity…
Nigerian footballers were in action across Europe this past weekend, delivering standout performances in some of the biggest leagues. Here’s a breakdown of their exploits: Premier League Highlights Alex Iwobi was the lone scorer for Fulham in their 4-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring with a brilliant curler in the 20th minute, marking his third Premier League goal this season. Fellow Nigerian Calvin Bassey also played the full 90 minutes for Fulham. In Southampton’s 3-2 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, Paul Onuachu started but was substituted in the 52nd minute due to…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 brought thrilling action across the country, with Rivers United reclaiming the top position, Plateau United and Bendel Insurance securing vital victories, and Kano Pillars delivering a spirited comeback. Rivers United Back on Top Rivers United returned to the summit of the NPFL standings after a narrow 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors on Sunday. Ndifreke Effiong’s decisive strike in the 58th minute was enough to secure all three points. With this win, Rivers United now lead the league table with 25 points from 13 matches. Shooting Stars Edge Bayelsa United At the Lekan…