European Football
Nigerian Trio Shines in Europa League Quarter-Finals
Nigerian footballers are making a significant impact in European football, particularly in the Europa League quarter-finals. The trio of Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Cyriel Dessers, and Leon Balogun are three notable players leading the charge. Dele-Bashiru, a 24-year-old midfielder, has become a key player for Lazio. His impressive performance in their 1-0 victory over Atalanta, where he […]
Iwobi Powers Fulham’s European Ambition
Alex Iwobi is having the best season of his career, and it’s not even April yet. The 28-year-old Nigerian midfielder has been instrumental in Fulham‘s push for European football, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 31 games. His impressive form was on full display in Fulham’s 3-2 win over Liverpool, where he scored […]
Explainer: Why VAR Ruled Out Álvarez’s Penalty Against Madrid
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid sparked controversy after Julián Álvarez’s penalty was disallowed following a VAR intervention. The decision played a pivotal role in Atlético’s elimination and ignited outrage among fans, pundits, and even Atlético’s head coach, Diego Simeone. The IncidentÁlvarez stepped up to take […]
Osimhen Scores Winner as Nigerian Players Struggle in Europe
Victor Osimhen’s impressive form continued as he scored the winner for Galatasaray in their 2-1 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. However, other Nigerian players struggled to make an impact for their respective teams in Europe, with many suffering defeats. The Nigerian striker’s goal took his league tally to 17 goals and four […]