1 Rivers United head coach Finidi George guided his team to a 2-0 victory over his former club, Enyimba, in the Nigerian Premier Football League fixture on Sunday. In the matchday four showdown, Finidi, former Enyimba head coach, bested his former assistant, Yemi Olanrewaju, in a competition dubbed “Master vs Apprentice Battle”. Rivers United head coach Finidi George embraces Enyimba …

– Continue reading after the ad – Kevin Martins, son of former Nigerian international striker Obafemi Martins, made his senior debut for Italian Serie A side Monza yesterday in their 3-1 win over Brescia in the Coppa Italia, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. After coach Alessandro Nesta rested key players, the 19-year-old was chosen to play from the start and ended up playing …

Ila Oragun Babes star striker Feranmi Otitoola is setting her sights on more goals as the Osun Women’s Football League heats up. Fresh from her dazzling performance against Ijesa Warrioress, where she scored twice in a 3-0 win, the talented teenager is determined to maintain her momentum. “I’m delighted with my two goals, but not satisfied,” Otitoola revealed in a …

Victor Moses has expressed his disappointment at Luton Town’s 3-1 defeat to Plymouth Argyle, reports completesports.com. The Hatters failed to make it three wins in a row as they were defeated by their hosts. Rob Edwards’ side, who saw three players substituted through injury in a 15-minute period either side of half-time, fell behind early and never recovered from the …

1 West Bromwich striker Josh Maja was on the scoresheet as his side lost 3-2 to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday. In the championship, Maja continued his impressive scoring streak, although he could not save his team. West Brom found themselves trailing from the start, conceding two goals in the first 25 minutes, one an own goal from Darnell …

– Continue reading after the ad – English Premier League side Nottingham Forest are working out the details of terminating the contract of Nigerian international striker Emmanuel Dennis, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Dennis is not in coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s plans, which has led to his exclusion from the list of players registered for the season. The idea was to …

Nigerian National League (NNL) club owners have elected Godwin Enakhena as president and he will lead the new executives for the 2024/25 football season, Sports247 reports. Also Read: Plateau United Queens Battle CATS Ladies for Inaugural Women’s Sports Football Tournament Title In the elections held on the night of Friday, September 27, 2024 in Bauchi, on the eve of the …

9 Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji found the back of the net for Sparta Prague in their League clash against Sigma Olomouc, but it was not enough to secure a victory as they lost 3-2 at home on Friday night. Olatunji opened the scoring in the 12th minute, scoring his third goal of the season in just eight league games and …

Akwa United will look to secure their first victory in the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) this season when they take on Sunshine Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday (today). The Promise Keepers drew 1-1 against Nasarawa United in their first match of the season. The Uyo club bounced back to earn a share of the spoils …

8 Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika had a frustrating night as he received the first consecutive red card of his career during Club Brugge’s 1-1 draw against Charleroi at the Stade de Pays in Charleroi. The red card marks the third expulsion in Onyedika’s professional career, although the previous two were for double yellow cards. Onyedika has had an impressive …