Browsing: NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

The 23-year-old striker was at the heart of an electrifying encounter that saw both sides go toe to toe in a match packed with attacking flair and end-to-end action.

Sadiq, 28, currently on loan from Real Sociedad, came off the bench to rescue a point for Los Che, netting his fifth goal of the season just nine minutes after being introduced.

Galatasaray remain top of the Turkish Super Lig, extending their lead to six points over second-placed Fenerbahce, who are set to play later in the weekend.

Tella’s availability will also give Alonso more depth in attack as Leverkusen look to maintain momentum in the Bundesliga.

The 35-year-old now faces a spell on the sidelines and may require minor surgery, though he hopes to return with a protective face mask.

Rangers eventually bowed out of the competition with a 2-0 aggregate loss, even Former Rangers forward Ally McCoist, criticizing the officiating.

The 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations will also serve as the African qualification tournament for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, with the top four teams guaranteed automatic qualification.

Sadiq had just delivered a standout campaign with Almeria, scoring 43 goals and providing 13 assists in 84 appearances, helping them secure promotion to La Liga.

He admitted that while he discouraged them at first, their passion for the game eventually won him over.

Meanwhile in Egypt, the Flying Eagles are expected to play a couple of friendly matches ahead of their Group B opener against Tunisia.