The Pitch Report

Aubameyang speaks on Osimhen's brace against his country, says Nigeria's defense line stopped him. According to recent report from Premium Times on 13th November, 2025, Gabonese striker and former Arsenal forward Aubameyang in his recent interview session after the Super Eagles secured a crucial 4-1 victory against Gabon his country, spoke briefly on Victor Osimhen's brace tonight, reiterating that the Super Eagles defense line did a great work in stopping him from scoring in the clash. Aubameyang noted that Victor Osimhen has great supporters and there are other incredible attackers supplying him wonderful passes and crosses to provide a fine finish.

Victor Osimhen scored an extra time brace and Chidera Ejuke added a goal to give Nigeria a 4-1 win over Gabon in the World Cup playoff semifinals in Rabat, Morocco, this Thursday.

Nigeria, who finished in second place in their group during the qualifying stage and were forced into the playoff route to reach the World Cup, will now face the winner of Thursday's second match between Congo DR and Cameroon to clinch a spot in the six team inter confederation playoff in March.

EPL: Man City, Liverpool in epic battle to close points on ArsenalThe stage is set for the biggest English Premier League, EPL, match of this weekend as Manchester City hosts Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.The match will take place on Sunday evening and the kick-off time is 5.30 pm, Nigerian time.

Both teams head to the game after winning their last Premier League games against Bournemouth and Aston Villa, respectively.

Why we played 2-2 with Qarabag FK – Chelsea manager Maresca. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has explained why his team were held to a 2-2 draw against Qarabag FK in the Champions League on Wednesday. Estevao Willian gave Maresca’s side the lead in the 16th minute, but goals from Leandro Andrade and Marko Jankovic turned the game around for Qarabag before half-time.

In the second half, Alejandro Garnacho struck to restore parity for the west London club. Speaking in his post-match interview, Maresca admitted that his side were not clinical enough in front of goal. He added that while Chelsea began the game strongly, they failed to sustain their momentum and were punished by the hosts