Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi delivered a moment of brilliance for Fulham, scoring a spectacular goal in their 4-1 loss to Wolves at Craven Cottage
Super Eagles hopeful George Ilenikhena played a crucial role off the bench, delivering a vital assist as Monaco secured a 3-2 victory over Brest in a Ligue 1 clash on Friday night.
Tottenham Hotspur forward Dominic Solanke has revealed his admiration for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, naming him as his favourite Nigerian player while expressing a desire to reconnect with his Nigerian roots.
Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq has encountered another major hurdle in his attempt to rediscover his best form at Real Sociedad, with the striker set to miss around a month due to a hamstring injury.
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF) Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has been unanimously elected as the 1st Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has shed light on the injury sustained by Nigerian forward Victor Boniface during the international break, leaving fans concerned about his availability in a pivotal phase of the season.
Edo Queens’ dreams of securing a medal in the CAF Women’s Champions League were dashed on Friday, as they lost 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout to Morocco’s FC Masar in the bronze medal match.
The game, which ended 1-1 after regulation time, saw the Nigerian side fall just short of clinching third place.
The defeat came just days after Edo Queens were eliminated from the semifinals by TP Mazembe, who staged a 3-1 comeback to deny the Nigerians a spot in the final.
Holding a 1-0 lead into the final moments of the second half, Edo Queens could not hold off the Congolese side, sending them into the playoff for third place.
Going into the match against FC Masar, Edo Queens’ coach Aduku was hopeful that his team had overcome the heartbreak of the semifinal loss.
However, despite a strong performance, playing a stalemate in the regular time of the match, Edo Queens were unable to edge past the hosts in the shootout, leaving them with a fourth-place finish.
Edo Queens dominated in the group stages, starting with a dominant 3-0 win over CBE, followed by a goalless draw with FC Masar and a stunning 2-1 victory over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
Though they fell short of a medal, Edo Queens’ fourth-place finish ensures they walk away with a significant $300,000 (over N508 million) in prize money, further cementing their place as one of the top teams in African women’s club football.
The prize pool for the CAF Women’s Champions League sees the winners walk away with $600,000, with the runners-up earning $400,000 and third place receiving $350,000.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been placed in Group B of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set to take place in Morocco next summer.