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You Can Go: High Flying Hoffenheim Tells Super Eagles Defender

You Can Go: High Flying Hoffenheim Tells Super Eagles Defender

Football • 48m ago

German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim continue their fine form this season with a routine 3-0 win over Freiburg to move to third on the table, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Their rise has been one of the most talked about this season in Germany, considering how they struggled last season. They are now only behind Borussia Dortmund and runaway […]...

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New Super Eagles Goalkeeper Picks Ninth Clean Sheet Of The Season In England

New Super Eagles Goalkeeper Picks Ninth Clean Sheet Of The Season In England

Football • 1h ago

Arthur Okonkwo picked up his ninth clean sheet of the season as Wrexham continue their giant killing run in the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Ipswich yesterday, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Okonkwo who was the hero for the English Championship side in the last round of the tournament, where they knocked out Premier League side […]...

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Brentford Defender Kayode Considers Dumping Italy For Super Eagles

Brentford Defender Kayode Considers Dumping Italy For Super Eagles

Football • 1h ago

The international career of Brentford defender Michael Kayode could take a dramatic turn with reports indicating that the 21 year old hasn’t ruled out a switch to Nigeria from Italy, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Born in the Italian city of Borgomanero to parents of Nigerian descent, he has represented Italy at different youth levels from […]...

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CAF Champions League: Rivers United Will Learn From Dismal Outing — Finidi

CAF Champions League: Rivers United Will Learn From Dismal Outing — Finidi

Football • 1h ago

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George says the club will emerge stronger from their disappointing outing in the CAF Champions League. The Port Harcourt club lost 3-0 to Moroccan club, RS Berkane in their last group game on Sunday. Finidi’s side recorded one draw, and five defeats from six matches. Read Also:CAF Champions League: Rivers [...] The po...

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‘Sinner, Alcaraz Are Unbelievable Players’  –Ex-Wimbledon Champion

‘Sinner, Alcaraz Are Unbelievable Players’ –Ex-Wimbledon Champion

Football • 2h ago

Former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek believes the duo of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are unbelievable players. World No. 1 Alcaraz and No. 2 Sinner have been the dominant players on the ATP Tour recently, and the pair have now won the last nine Grand Slam men’s singles titles between them. Alcaraz’s recent Australian Open [...] The post ‘Sinner...

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Ibe Arrested At Luton Airport For Alleged Assault

Ibe Arrested At Luton Airport For Alleged Assault

Football • 2h ago

This may not be the best of times for former Liverpool star Jordan Ibe after he was arrested by police at Luton Airport. According to The Sun, Jordon Ibe (30 years old) was arrested by authorities as soon as he disembarked from a plane in Bulgaria, where he was playing for Lokomotiv Sofia. Officers took [...] The post Ibe Arrested At Luton Airport For All...

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Szoboszlai Is One Of The Best Players In The World  –Salah

Szoboszlai Is One Of The Best Players In The World –Salah

Football • 2h ago

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has described teammate Dominik Szoboszlai as one of the best players in the world at the moment. The Egyptian star made this known after the Reds defeated Brighton 3-0 in Saturday’s FA Cup, with Szoboszlai having an outstanding display. In a chat with TNT Sports, Salah lauded Szoboszlai’s impressive performance. “It’s [...] ...

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Iwobi: Fulham Paid Price For Slow Start Against City

Iwobi: Fulham Paid Price For Slow Start Against City

Football • 3h ago

Alex Iwobi has said Fulham paid for their poor first half’s display in the defeat to Manchester City, reports Completesports.com. Manchester City scored three goals within 16 minutes in the first half. Iwobi Unhappy With Performance Iwobi said they showed Pep Guardiola’s side too much respect in the first half. “Another game of two halves. [...] The post ...

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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 • 5h 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 • 6h 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 • 6h 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 • 8h 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 • 10h 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 • 10h 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 • 10h 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 • 11h 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 • 11h 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 • 12h 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 • 19h 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 • 19h 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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