Rabiu Ali scored a late penalty as Kano Pillars defeated Bendel Insurance 1-0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, in a matchday 11 encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Both sides endured a cagey first half, which ended goalless with little to show for. The second half also produced few chances, but in the seventh minute...
He conquered Norway, and he reached for the stars in Belgium, but suddenly Gift Orban has experienced a downward spiral since he moved to the French top flight to play in the colours of Olympique Lyonnais. Once touted as the next big Super Eagles star with a bright future ahead of him, Orban has failed to establish himself at Lyon since he sought greener pastures away...
Victor Osimhen set a new European goal record as Galatasaray defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian was making his third straight start for the Turkish giants after recovering from a muscle injury but it was Yunus Akgun who put them ahead on home soil in the sixth minute. Spurs levelled in the 12th minute through Will...
Nigerian champions Edo Queens have arrived in the North African country of Morocco ahead of the commencement of the 2024 CAF Women Champions League this weekend, Afrosport reports. The contingent of players and staff departed Nigeria via the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Thursday morning. Edo Queens revealed the news of their arrival in Morocco on X with the caption, "Touchdown in Morocco! We have...
Nigerian forward Goodluck Igbokwe says settling down in Portugal has been swift, adding that he is looking forward to contributing his quota in helping Rio Ave, Afrosportreports. The former Right2Win Academy graduate joined the Portuguese side from Belgian outfit Gent last summer and has been mostly involved in actions for the Under-19 team. Igbokwe, who has featured for Nigeria at the Under-23 level, scored two goals...
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