Nigeria Football Weekly

Nigerian players were on fire this week, delivering goals across Europe! 🇳🇬🔥 Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Gift Orban, Umar Sadiq, Christantus Uche, George Ilenikhena, Chuba Akpom, and Tolu Arokodare all found the back of the net in style. Olu breaks down their performances and what it means for the Super Eagles. Plus, could Nigeria be set for a controversial friendly against Russia despite thei...

Super Eagles players had an incredible week across Europe! 🇳🇬🔥 In this episode, Olu breaks down the standout performances, including: Victor Boniface’s dramatic impact on his return 🎯Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s stunning goal ⚽Wilfred Ndidi’s brilliant comeback from injury 💪🏾Carney Chukwuemeka & Lesley Ugochukwu – Will they switch to Nigeria? 🤔Eric Chelle’s visit to Iwobi, Simon & Ndidi 👀...

In this episode, Olu reviews the eventful football week and how Nigerian players performed. From Victor Boniface's goal in his first match back from injury to Onuachu and Aribo's heroics for Southampton.  Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi's Nottingham Forest bounced back with a commanding display.  Plus, the latest transfer updates and all the games to look forward to in the coming week. Don&...

In this episode, Olu breaks down Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 group stage, analysing the Super Eagles’ possible path to the final and sharing expectations for their group-stage performance. He discusses what Nigeria needs to do to win the tournament and the challenges they might face along the way. Olu also reviews standout performances from Nigerian players in Europe, including Victor Osimhen scoring in...

In this episode, I break down an incredible week for Nigerian footballers in Europe! Alex Iwobi hits 7 goals this season in the Premier League, marking his best goal-scoring campaign ever. Ola Aina puts on a defensive masterclass with his first assist and crucial goal-line clearances to save Nottingham Forest. Paul Onuachu finally scores his first Premier League goal, while Cyriel Dessers stuns wi...

In this episode, I dive into the latest updates in Nigerian football. Nathan Tella nets his second goal of the season, while David Okereke continues his hot streak with a goal in back-to-back games. Victor Osimhen adds to his contributions with a crucial assist, showcasing as he continues to show out in Turkey. Plus, the Super Eagles’ new head coach, Eric Chelle, has officially been unveiled! I di...

​​In this episode, I discuss how Nigerian players have performed over the past week including Victor Osimhen’s great start to the year and Tolu Arokodare’s rise to the top of the goal scoring chart in Belgium. I also discuss the transfer news relating to Umar Sadiq and Gift Orban who are looking to give their season a lifeline. Watch for all the updates and insights on Nigerian football this week!...

In this episode, I talk about Victor Osimhen’s incredible weekend performance, where he scored two goals for Galatasaray, showcasing why he remains one of the top strikers in the world. I also dive into Ola Aina’s outstanding form for Nottingham Forest, scoring his second goal of the season and making a strong case as arguably the best right back in the Premier League this season. Plus, Ademola Lo...

In this episode, I discuss the incredible week for Nigerian football! Ademola Lookman wins the Player of the Year award; Aina’s Nottingham Forest climbing to 4th in the Premier League, Dele-Bashiru's impressive Europa League goal, and Gabriel Osho netting his first goal for Auxerre in Ligue 1. Watch for all the updates and insights on Nigerian football this week! 🇳🇬⚽ Check out our YouTube channel...

In this episode, I discuss Nigerian footballers lighting up Europe this past week! Alex Iwobi continued his great form with a brilliant brace for Fulham, Ademola Lookman fired a late winner to send Atalanta to the top of Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze delivered an impressive brace, Nathan Tella's incredible goal eliminated Bayern Munich from the DFB Pokal, and Moses Simon's stunning late winner helped...

In this episode, I discuss the Super Eagles' slip in the FIFA and CAF rankings, now 44th globally and 5th in Africa.  I also break down standout performances from Nigerian players in club football: Alex Iwobi's assist, Victor Osimhen's goal and assist, Tolu Arokodare topping the Belgian league scoring charts, Victor Olatunji's goal, and Stanley Nwabali's penalty save and back-to-back clean sheets....

In this episode, I break down the performances of Nigerian players as they returned to club football after the final international break of 2024. From Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s late-game heroics to Ademola Lookman’s goal and Tolu Arokodare’s consistency, I highlight the standout moments. Plus, updates on key players returning from injury and a preview of must-watch matches in the coming week. Don’t mi...

In this episode, I analyse Nigeria’s disappointing 2-1 home loss to Rwanda in the final game of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. What went wrong for the Super Eagles? From missed chances to defensive lapses, I break it all down. To wrap up, I preview the upcoming club football action as Nigerian players return to their clubs after the international break. Who will shine this weekend? Check out our YouTu...

In this episode, I break down Nigeria’s AFCON qualification as the Super Eagles secure their spot in Morocco 2025 with a last gasp draw against Benin.  With Libya’s win over Rwanda confirming Nigeria’s qualification just before kickoff, the draw guaranteed the top spot in Group D.  I went over key moments from the game, standout performances, and what Nigeria needs to focus on as they prepare for...

In this episode, I cover the latest Super Eagles squad list, and give my thoughts on the inclusions and who should have made the team. I preview Nigeria's upcoming AFCON qualifier against Benin, analysing the big matchup and what to expect. I also dive into a big week for Nigerian footballers across Europe: Victor Osimhen shines with 4 goals in 2 games, Moses Simon and Hamzat Ojediran find the net...

In this episode, I dive into the stellar performances from Nigerian players this past week. Ola Aina found the back of the net for Nottingham Forest, who now sit 3rd in the Premier League after 10 games. Ademola Lookman was on fire for Atalanta, scoring twice to end Napoli’s 10-game home winning streak and leading Serie A with 16 goals and 11 assists in 2024. Josh Maja continued his goal streak fo...

In this episode, I dive into an action-packed weekend for Nigerian football players. Ademola Lookman put on a show with 2 goals and 2 assists in just 35 minutes, while Boniface and Iwobi also found the back of the net in club action. I cover the Super Eagles’ 3-0 awarded win following the recent airport incident with Libya and discuss the World Cup exit of the Flamingos, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s tea...

In this episode, I dive into the weekend’s action as Nigerian players make their mark across Europe. Chukwueze finally scores his first goal of the season, while Osimhen returns from injury with an amazing overhead kick! Boniface bags a crucial winner, and Arokodare shines with a goal and an assist.  I wrap up the episode with some great news from the Flamingos, as Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team secu...

In this episode, I cover the chaotic events in Libya where Nigeria’s AFCON qualifier was postponed after the Super Eagles were stranded at a Libyan airport for almost 20 hours. I break down what happened, how the team was treated, and the implications of this delay. Plus, with the international break over, I look ahead to the exciting club football action this weekend and highlight the key games t...

In this episode, I review Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Libya in Uyo, highlighting key performances and moments from the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. I also preview the upcoming return leg on October 15th, discussing possible lineup changes and strategies for the Super Eagles as they aim for another victory. Check out our YouTube channel where you can also watch the episode: https://bit.ly/NigeriaFootballWeekl...

In this episode, I preview the upcoming AFCON qualifiers between Nigeria and Libya. I share my predictions for the Super Eagles’ starting XI and discuss how the team might approach this crucial game. I also touch on Libya’s key players and previous encounters against them Stay tuned for my score predictions and analysis of both teams as we look ahead to what promises to be an exciting encounter in...

In this episode, I talk about Victor Osimhen’s long-awaited first goals for Galatasaray, and also highlight Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s incredible Europa League debut with a goal and assist. I speak about Chidera Ejuke’s first La Liga goal and great performance as well. In Nigerian football news, I touch on NFF’s updates on the coaching roles of the Super Eagles and Super Falcons as Augustine Eguavoen a...

In this episode, I talk about the Nigerian players who lit up the pitch this week, with standout performances from Boniface, Ilenikhena, and Akor Adams. I also talk about all the key contributions these players and more made in the last week, and I break down their impressive displays. I also cover updates from Iwobi and Maja, who both put in strong performances for their clubs, along with the lat...

In this episode, I talk about the standout performances of Nigerian players as they return to club football after the international break. From Boniface and Lookman’s brilliance to Osimhen’s debut, I cover all the key moments and player reviews. I also discuss the Under-20 Nigerian Women’s team's loss to Japan in the World Cup Round of 16. Plus, the latest results from the NPFL and updates fro...

In this episode, I reviewed the Super Eagles 0-0 draw against Rwanda in our AFCON Qualifier earlier today in Kigali. I went through the positives & negatives of the game & where that leaves us going forward in light of Eguavoen stepping aside from his interim stint I then touched on the upcoming games involving our Nigerian players as club football returns this weekend before rounding off...