Apart from breaking Mbappe's record, Ilenikhena set a new milestone with his goal against Barcelona
Published: September 20, 2024
French Ligue 1 club Monaco celebrated their return to the UEFA Champions League after six years by beating La Liga giants Barcelona 2-1 at Stade Louis II on Thursday night. After Lamine Yamal canceled out Maghnes Akliouche's opener, George Ilenikhena scored what proved to be the game-winning goal twelve minut...
UCL: Lagos-born striker Ilenikhena breaks Monaco record held by Mbappe after scoring against Barcelona 
Published: September 19, 2024
George Ilenikhena scored for the second consecutive game against Barcelona as he netted the winning goal for AS Monaco in their 2-1 win over the Spanish giants in the UEFA Champions League fixture played at the Stade Louis II on Thursday night. Eric Garcia got his marching orders in the 10th minute to hand Monaco a ...
'To be honest with you' - Barnsley coach explains why summer signing Nwakali has yet to make his debut 
Published: September 19, 2024
Speaking at the pre-match press conference before his side's League One clash against Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium, Barnsley manager Darrell Clarke revealed exactly why Kelechi Nwakali has yet to make his senior debut for the club. The former Arsenal starlet made a return to English football in August, ...
'It was my only dream' - History-making striker Olatunji reacts after scoring in UEFA Champions League
Published: September 19, 2024
Nigerian attacker Victor Olatunji ended a seven-game goal drought in style by scoring on his Champions League debut as Sparta Prague thrashed Salzburg 3-0 at the Stadion Letná in Prague on Wednesday. And in doing so, he entered into the history books as the first Nigerian player to score and provide an assist on h...
Ajax coach explains why goalscorer Akpom was picked over ex-Man Utd striker in 5-0 win v Fortuna Sittard
Published: September 18, 2024
Ajax Amsterdam coach Francesco Farioli has defended his decision to pick Chuba Akpom over former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst in the starting lineup for the Eredivisie clash against Fortuna Sittard on Wednesday night. The Nigerian was not supposed to start against Fortuna Sittard but was brought into ...
UCL: Sparta striker Olatunji sets Nigerian record neither Osimhen, Mikel, Kanu nor Iwobi managed to achieve
Published: September 18, 2024
Victor Olatunji made his UEFA Champions League debut on Wednesday evening and recorded a feat which was not registered by Victor Osimhen, Nwakwo Kanu, John Obi Mikel and Alex Iwobi on their first appearance in the competition. Iwobi did not register a goal involvement for Arsenal on his Champions League debut versus...
Nigerian striker scores on UEFA Youth League debut for Salzburg in 5-goal thriller v Sparta Prague 
Published: September 18, 2024
Austrian side Salzburg began their campaign in the 2024-2025 UEFA Youth League with a 3-2 win against Sparta Prague at the  FK Loko Praha Stadium, Prague on Wednesday afternoon. Nigerian attacker Oghenetejiri Adejenughure was handed his UEFA Youth League debut by Salzburg U19 manager Daniel Beichler. It took...
Celtic add two teenagers of Nigerian descent to Champions League squad pre-Slovan Bratislava
Published: September 18, 2024
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have updated their UEFA Champions League roster before Wednesday evening's clash with Slovan Bratislava at Celtic Park, with two teenagers of Nigerian descent, Josh Dede and Lenny Agbaire, included on List B, alnigeriasoccer.com reports. UEFA rules state that a player may be...
Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi scores first goal for Boavista since January 2023, escapes red card 
Published: September 17, 2024
Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi ended his long wait for a goal yesterday when he netted in Boavista's 2-2 draw with Estrela Amadora, which was played at the Estádio José Gomes  The left-back opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, pouncing on a loose ball from a throw-in, as he calmly struck the ball in...
Beyond Limits academy product scores on UEFA Youth League debut for Lille
Published: September 17, 2024
Nigerian forward Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele made an impressive UEFA Youth League debut for Lille U19 on Tuesday, helping his team to earn a point in a 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon U19 at the GD Stadium Aurelio Pereira. The 18-year-old striker led Lille’s attack in a 4-3-3 formation and played the full 90 minutes...
Samu Omorodion reacts to scoring his first goal for FC Porto after logging 27 minutes
Published: September 16, 2024
It has taken Spain's 2024 Olympics gold medalist of Nigerian descent, Samuel Omorodion twenty-seven minutes to open his goalscoring account for FC Porto. Less than a week before the close of the summer transfer window in the top five European leagues,  the Super Eagles-eligible attacker completed a permanent ...
Former Everton star praises Dessers for vital intervention during Rangers 1-0 win against Dundee United 
Published: September 16, 2024
Former Everton midfielder James McFadden was impressed with Cyriel Dessers’ defensive contribution in Glasgow Rangers’ 1-0 win over Dundee United at the Tannadice Park today. The Super Eagles striker wasn't on the scoresheet but created the assist for the only goal of the clash, flicking the ball to Tom Lawr...
Motherwell coach gets 6-game ban for comments on Dessers goal in Rangers win v St Johnstone
Published: September 14, 2024
According to The Scottish Sun, Motherwell coach Richard Foster has been given a six-game ban for the comments he made on Cyriel Dessers’ goal during Rangers’ 2-0 win over St.Johnstone in the Scottish League Cup last month. Dessers opened the scoring for the Light Blues in the 61st minute, having been assisted by...
'That's the important thing now' - Kelechi Nwakali itching to make league debut for Barnsley 
Published: September 13, 2024
Nigeria international Kelechi Nwakali is itching to make his league debut for  Barnsley following his summer move from Portuguese club GD Chaves. The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Ball winner was unable to begin training with his new teammates immediately after the transfer was confirmed as he was still waiting f...
The rise of Nigerian footballers in European Leagues: Success stories and future prospects
Published: September 10, 2024
Nigeria has a great history of producing some of football’s best talent, and this is a trend that has intensified in recent years. Nigerian footballers, much like NZ players benefiting from $200 no deposit bonuses and 200 free spins promos listed here, have taken advantage of opportunities in all major European leagu...