Category: Europe
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UEL: Cyriel Dessers assists, scores to help Rangers beat Sadiq’s Real Betis
Nigeria’s Cyriel Dessers was on the score sheet as his side, Rangers of Scotland edge Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Scottish Giants defeated the Spanish side 3-2 at the Estadio Benito Villamarin to reach the knockout stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Super Eagles striker showcased his…
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Paul Onuachu scores for the third consecutive time in Turkish league
Nigeria’s Paul Onuachu continued his fine scoring form as he added to his goal account in Trabzonspor ‘s draw against Sivasspor in a Turkish league game on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Onuachu, 29 scored Trabzonspor’s second in the 3-3 thrilling encounter at the New Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium. Nicholas Pepe had halved the score in the…
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Terem Moffi with the match winner for Nice against Toulouse
Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Terem Moffi was the hero for French side, OGCNice in their win over Toulouse in the match day 13 Ligue 1 encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Lorient striker scored the only goal that earned Les Aiglons the maximum points at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday. Nice’s 8 win of the season…
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Sadiq Umar pushes Real Sociedad to win with screamer against Sevilla
Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Sadiq Umar scored what became the decider as Real Sociedad defeated Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga match day 13 match on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Almeria man ended his goal drought after 15 months with a wonderful strike to help his side beat 9-man Sevilla 2-1 at the Anoeta…
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Lookman scores but not enough as Osimhen returns to assist Napoli to victory
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Victor Osimhen’s Napoli emerged winner over Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman as the two Nigeria forwards played went head to head on Saturday in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The duo were instrumental in the match day 13 encounter at the Gewiss Stadium which ended 1-2 in favour of the Napolians. After Kvaratskhelia put the reigning…
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Victor Osimhen included in match day squad for Atlanta
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen have been included in the match day squad for Napoli as they prepare Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta in the Italian Serie A, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. I convocati di #AtalantaNapoli ? #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/t4Wcnn3Nsd — Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) November 24, 2023 The goal poacher returned to training for the first time following…
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Serie A: Tyronne Ebuehi’s brace of assist help Empoli to victory
Nigeria’s Tyronne Ebuehi propelled Empoli to victory in their match day 35 Serie A encounter at the on Monday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ebuehi gave two assists as Empoli edged Salernitana by two goals to one to end Salernitana’s 10-match unbeaten run and definitively break away from the relegation zone. Nicolò Cambiaghi scored with a diving…
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Muhammed Tijani with his 6th goal in four matches
Nigeria’s Muhamed Tijani continued his goal scoring form in the Czech Fortuna Liga as he scored Banik Ostrava emphatic home win on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Flying Eagles striker scored the second goal and sixth of the season in four matches to help his side to a 4-0 win over Zbrojovka Brn as they…
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Victor Boniface on the score sheet in RUSG’s win over Onyedika’s Club Brugge
Nigeria’s Victor Boniface aided his side, Royal Union Saint-Gilloise to their first victory in the champions playoffs against Raphael Onyedika and Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. An entertaining tie ended 2-1 as Boniface opened the score with his 16th goal of season for the USG at the Jan Breydel to reignite their title challenge on Saturday.…
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Rofiat Imuran scores, assists in Stade de Reims’ win
Nigeria’s Rofiat Imuran scored her first league goal with an assist as Stade Reims cruise to a big away league victory over Le Havre in the matchday 20 of the D1 Arkema on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Rouge et Blanche eased pass their direct opponent in the standings in their penultimate trip of the season…
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Another goal for Oshoala, another win for Barcelona
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala with her scoring form helped Barcelona Femeni to continue their winning streak in the Women’s Spanish La Liga after beating Real Sociedad 5-2 on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The first leg had been a hard fought win where the champions had to come from behind to win 2-1, but not this time as…
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Napoli president De Laurentiis: “I will not sell Victor Osimhen this summer
Napoli president De Laurentiis has stated categorically that he will not sell Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen despite he is being courted by many clubs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He disclosed this in the wake of the Naples club winning their first Scudetto after 33 years after playing a one-all draw against Udinese in their matchday 33 tie. Victor…
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Chuba Akpom wins twice at the player of the year award
Nigeria’s Chuba Akpom has won two awards at the Middleborough end of the season awards on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Following a remarkable season for the Riverside team, Akpom carted away with the players’ player award and player of the year award. Players’ player award were voted for by his teammates while the fans chose him…
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Osimhen’s goal helps Napoli win 1st Serie A title since 1990
SSCNapoli are champions of the Italian Serie A since 1990 after recording a draw against Udinese in their match day 33 encounter at the Stadio Friuli on Thursday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team from Naples needed a point in the game to be announced champions for the third time in their history and Nigeria’s Victor…
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Peter Olayinka, Igoh Ogbu win MOL Cup
Peter Olayinka and Igoh Ogbu’s Slavia Praha emerged champions of the MOL Cup after beating Sparta Praha in the final of the competition on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Praha defeated their rivals by two goals to nil to win the most prestigious domestic cup at the Epet Arena in Letena. The first half ended barren despite…
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Serie A: David Okereke’s goal help Cremonese to a point against AC Milan
Nigeria’s David Okereke scored for Cremonese, but it was enough against AC Milan as the tie ended in a draw in the Italian Serie A match day 33 clash on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The relegation strugglers continued to push for survival as they played a one-all draw against giants, Milan at the San Siro Stadium.…
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Norwegian League: Akor Adams saves the day in Lillestrom’s derby win
Nigeria’s Jerome Akor Adams was the star man of the night as Lillestrøm Sporklubb edged it over Valerenga in the biggest derby match in Norway on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With a heroic performance, Akor scored twice including a beauty and an assist as the Birds came back to beat 10-man Valerenga by four goals to three…
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Muhammed Tijani scores first career hattrick
Nigeria’s Muhammed Tijani was the hero as FC Banik Ostrava earned an emphatic victory over SK Sigma Olomouc in their match day Czech Fortuna Liga on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com. reports. The former Nigeria U-17 scored with three fine finishes to help FC Banik Ostrava earn a 4-1 victory over SK Sigma Olomouc at the Androva Stadium.…
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Ligue 2: Josh Maja scores again to help Bordeaux beat Valenciennes
After 5 five matches Girondins de Bordeaux are closer to Ligue 1 qualification after their win on Saturday with the contribution of Josh Maja, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian scored his 4th goal in the past 4 matches to help Bordeaux earn 0-2 away league win at Valenciennes in their match day 33 Ligue 2 encounter.…
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Gift Orban with the icing on the cake in Gent’s win over Westerlo
Gift Orban was on the score sheet as KAA Gent defeated Westerlo in the first match of the Belgian top flight European playoffs on Friday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Orban came off the bench to score a stunner as Gent came from behind to beat Westerlo 3-1 at the Ghelamco Arena to get the start they…