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Paul Onuachu set for a record held by only Osimhen after Trabzonspor lose to Fenerbahçe

Paul Onuachu set for a record held by only Osimhen after Trabzonspor lose to Fenerbahçe

Football • 2h ago

Paul Onuachu is moving closer to a special record in Turkey after scoring again for Trabzonspor, even though his team lost 3–2 to Fenerbahçe in a thrilling Super Lig match, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles striker has now scored in five league games in a row. His powerful header against Fenerbahçe took his total to […]...

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“I hate losing” – Nigerian defender Nwaiwu rues Trabzonspor’s loss to Fenerbahce

“I hate losing” – Nigerian defender Nwaiwu rues Trabzonspor’s loss to Fenerbahce

Football • 2h ago

Nigerian defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has expressed his frustration following Trabzonspor’s narrow defeat to rivals Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwaiwu was in the thick of the action for the Black Sea Storm as they welcomed their fierce rivals to Papara Park. The 22-year-old central defender, who joined the Trabzon gian...

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Nigeria: Ajibade targets first trophy win in France after firing PSG past Paris FC

Nigeria: Ajibade targets first trophy win in France after firing PSG past Paris FC

Football • 2h ago

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has turned her attention to silverware after guiding Paris Saint-Germain Women into the final of the Coupe LFFP with an emphatic win over Paris FC Women, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajibade was among the goals as PSG sealed a comfortable 3-0 victory in Saturday’s semi-final. The win confirmed their dominance over their […]...

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Rivers United: Finidi George leads club to terrible record after damning defeat at Berkane

Rivers United: Finidi George leads club to terrible record after damning defeat at Berkane

Football • 4h ago

Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side Rivers United have officially crashed out of the CAF Champions League following a sobering 3-0 defeat at the hands of RS Berkane, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Pride of Rivers traveled to Morocco for their final group stage fixture as a mere formality. Before kickoff, the Port Harcourt-based side sat rock-bottom […]...

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Bayern Munich More Clinical In Front Of Goal Against Werder Bremen  –Agu

Bayern Munich More Clinical In Front Of Goal Against Werder Bremen –Agu

Football • 6h ago

Super Eagles defender Felix Agu has disclosed that Bayern Munich were more clinical in front of goal against Werder Bremen in Saturday’s Bundesliga game. Recall that the Bavarians thrashed Werder Bremen 3-0 to maintain their grip at the top of the league table. Speaking with the club’s website, Agu stated that the team’s game plan [...] The post Bayern Mu...

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2026 World Cup: Watkins Or Calvert-Lewin Will Be Perfect Backup For Kane  –Owen Tells Tuchel

2026 World Cup: Watkins Or Calvert-Lewin Will Be Perfect Backup For Kane –Owen Tells Tuchel

Football • 6h ago

Former Liverpool star Michael Owen has disclosed that Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins or Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin can serve as perfect backup for Harry Kane at the 2026 World Cup. Recall that the duo have been impressive for their respective clubs in the Premier League this ongoing season. In a chat with Chilebets.com, Owen [...] The post 20...

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Nwaiwu Laments Trabzonspor’s Defeat To Fenerbahce

Nwaiwu Laments Trabzonspor’s Defeat To Fenerbahce

Football • 7h ago

Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has lamented the team’s home loss to Fenerbahce, reports Completesports.com. The Black Sea Storm fell 3-2 to Fenerbahce at the Papara Park on Saturday night. Nwaiwu set up Ernest Muçi for Trabzonspor’s opening goal after six minutes. Read Also:Fago Lawal Applauded For Maiden Goal With Viktoria Plzen His compatriot, Paul O...

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Fago Lawal Applauded For Maiden Goal With Viktoria Plzen

Fago Lawal Applauded For Maiden Goal With Viktoria Plzen

Football • 7h ago

Viktoria Plzen head coach Martin Hysky has lauded Salim Fago Lawal after the striker inspired his team’s 2-1 win at Sigma Olomouc on Saturday. Lawal, who joined Plzen from Croatian outfit, NK Istra last month gave the visitors the lead in the 17th minute. It was the Nigeria international’s first goal for the Plzen. Lawal [...] The post Fago Lawal Applaude...

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betPawa Set To Uncover Nigeria’s Best 1v1 Football Baller In New Nationwide Challenge

betPawa Set To Uncover Nigeria’s Best 1v1 Football Baller In New Nationwide Challenge

Football • 7h ago

betPawa Nigeria has officially launched betPawa1v1, a nationwide football skill challenge created to uncover and reward Nigeria’s best one-on-one football talents. Hosted by football content creator Mobike and amplified by music superstar Tekno, the competition invites Nigerian footballers to post short videos showcasing their 1v1 skills on TikTok or Instagr...

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Barcelona File Complaint To Spanish FA Over ‘Questionable Officiating’ In 4-0 Loss To Atletico

Barcelona File Complaint To Spanish FA Over ‘Questionable Officiating’ In 4-0 Loss To Atletico

Football • 8h ago

Spanish champions Barcelona filed a complaint with the country’s football federation (RFEF), criticising perceived refereeing inconsistencies on Saturday, SuperSport reports. Triggered by the club’s anger at a controversially disallowed goal in the 4-0 Copa del Rey defeat by Atletico Madrid on Thursday, Barca wrote to the RFEF and Spain’s refereeing committe...

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CAF Champions League: Rivers United Suffer 3-0 Defeat To RS Berkane In Final Group Match

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Suffer 3-0 Defeat To RS Berkane In Final Group Match

Football • 15h ago

Rivers United lost 3-0 to Moroccan side RS Berkane in their CAF Champions League fixture on Saturday night. Finidi George’s side finished their group stage campaign with one draw, and five defeats. Rivers United struggled in the game, failing to create any clear cut scoring opportunity. Youssef Mehri gave RS Berkane the lead in the [...] The post CAF Cham...

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La Liga: Adams, Ejuke In Action In Sevilla Draw Vs Alaves

La Liga: Adams, Ejuke In Action In Sevilla Draw Vs Alaves

Football • 16h ago

Super Eagles duo of Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke were in action as Sevilla played out a 1-1 draw against Alaves in Saturday’s La Liga game. Adams, who was making his 18th appearance, has scored six goals and bagged two assists for Sevilla this ongoing season. He was replaced in the 81st minute by Gerard [...] The post La Liga: Adams, Ejuke In Action In Se...

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Stamenic Leads Swansea To Victory Over Watford

Stamenic Leads Swansea To Victory Over Watford

Football • 16h ago

When it rains, it pours, at least that’s the case for the The All White player Stamenic. Stamenic, a prolific midfielder for Swansea, brought his A-game against Watford. In front of the crowd at Vicarage Road, when the 55th minute came, Stamenic delivered a breath-taking goal from a Josh Tymon header. The Serbian native delivered [...] The post Stamenic L...

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Senegal 1-2 Nigeria: Falconets advance as South Africa, Egypt exit World Cup race

Senegal 1-2 Nigeria: Falconets advance as South Africa, Egypt exit World Cup race

Football • 18h ago

Nigeria's Falconets moved one step closer to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after a strong 2-1 win over Senegal U20 Women's National Team on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Moses Aduku-tutored lads were calm and confident at the Annexe du Stade du Sénégal in Rufisque, sealing a 3-1 victory on aggregate to reach the final […]...

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Dessers Returns To  Training After AFCON 2025 Injury Setback

Dessers Returns To Training After AFCON 2025 Injury Setback

Football • 18h ago

Cyriel Dessers has returned to training following his injury setback, Completesports.com reports. Dessers sustained the injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The 31-year-old failed to make an appearance for the Super Eagles in the competition. The striker returned to Greece to focus fully on his rehabilitation programme before the end of [...

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Arteta: No Regret Sending Nwaneri On Loan To Marseille

Arteta: No Regret Sending Nwaneri On Loan To Marseille

Football • 18h ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has no regret sending Ethan Nwaneri on loan to Marseille during the January transfer window. Nwaneri, 18, joined Marseille on loan until the end of the season last month, having struggled for regular minutes for Arteta’s title challengers. With injuries to Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz, Nwaneri would likely [...] The pos...

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Kalinskaya opens up on Injury from Academy Training

Kalinskaya opens up on Injury from Academy Training

Football • 19h ago

Anna Kalinskaya has spoken openly about her early development years, revealing that intense training demands during her time at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy led to a recurring back injury that still affects her career today. Kalinskaya shared her experience on the BB Tennis podcast while speaking with former doubles world No. 1 Elena Vesnina earlier … Th...

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Terem Moffi: Porto devise special plan to help Super Eagles striker terrorize teams in Portugal Liga

Terem Moffi: Porto devise special plan to help Super Eagles striker terrorize teams in Portugal Liga

Football • 19h ago

Portuguese giants Porto have developed a new training program for Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi to help him reach optimum performance levels quickly, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Moffi made the loan switch from OGC Nice to Porto during the January transfer window after falling out with his former club. When he made the move, it was expected […]...

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Muchova claims Doha Title with straight Sets win over Mboko

Muchova claims Doha Title with straight Sets win over Mboko

Football • 19h ago

Karolina Muchova defeated Victoria Mboko 6–4, 7–5 to win the Qatar Open title, securing her first WTA 1000 crown. The victory marks Muchova’s second WTA title and her first tournament win since 2019, ending a long wait after several injury hit seasons. The result will see her rise back to world No. 11 in the … The post Muchova claims Doha Title with strai...

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Osaka pushes back after Grunting Debate resurfaces

Osaka pushes back after Grunting Debate resurfaces

Football • 19h ago

Naomi Osaka has responded sharply to renewed criticism of her on-court behaviour following comments made on a tennis podcast by Theodora Peatalas, the former partner of Stefanos Tsitsipas. The discussion traces back to the 2026 Australian Open, where Osaka’s second round match against Sorana Cirstea featured visible emotion and vocal celebrations from the fo...

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