Nigerian striker Chrisantus Uche made a memorable LaLiga debut for Getafe this evening, scoring a crucial goal in a thrilling 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao at the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao. Uche, who joined Getafe this summer, was handed his first start by manager José Bordalás and made an instant impact. Getafe CF players line up for a photograph …
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From Owerri to scoring in LaLiga in two years: Uche rescues Getafe from defeat against Bilbao
Getafe and Athletic Bilbao opened the LaLiga season in Spain with a 1-1 draw at the San Mamés stadium, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Bilbao took the lead in the 27th minute when Oihan Sancet fired a low shot from the edge of the area. The Bilbao side maintained their lead at half-time. Four minutes into the hour, relatively unknown Nigerian midfielder Uche …
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Simone Reilly, a promising Bohemian FC striker, has expressed her excitement and long-standing dream of playing for the Nigerian national football team. Reilly, who has been invited to join the provisional squad for the U-20 Women’s World Cup, is eager to seize the opportunity and represent Nigeria on the world stage. Read also: Doma United FC dissolves entire management team, …
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Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher believes the Reds are strong enough to overcome Ipswich ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash. Kelleher said the pre-season games had prepared the team for the task against Ipswich. “I think it came quickly, as it usually does. “We had a good preseason. We came back from the United States with a lot of confidence …
Read More »Echegini ready to start working with PSG
Echegini ready to start working with PSG – Latest sports news in Nigeria Paris Saint-Germain’s latest signing Jennifer Echegini has expressed her excitement as she embarks on her new journey with the French club following her transfer from Juventus in July. The 23-year-old joined her new teammates for training on Tuesday, marking her first session with PSG after representing Nigeria …
Read More »Rohr wouldn’t invite MLS or Saudi players if he was still here: Super Eagles star slams Ekong, Yusuf and Awaziem
The recent decision by Nigerian international trio Chidozie Awaziem, Alhassan Yusuf and William Troost-Ekong to leave Europe for teams in the United States and the Gulf region has not gone down well with a veteran Super Eagles player. Ekong, who was voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the last AFCON, is close to finalising a move to newly promoted Saudi …
Read More »RYLA 2024 UPDATE: This is an opportunity for our youth to learn selfless service, Rotarian Olubunmi Ekundayo reveals the benefits of the camp
One of the main benefits that all participants will gain from the first Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) organized by Rotary International District 9112 is the opportunity they have to learn to work selflessly. Sports247.ng reports that the academy opened last Saturday at Sea School, which is located on an island off Liverpool Quay, Apapa, Lagos, and will close this …
Read More »CAF WCL Qualifiers: Edo Queens record dominant win over Hassacas Ladies
CAF WCL Qualifiers: Edo Queens record dominant win over Hassacas Ladies – Latest Nigeria Sports News Nigerian women’s champions Edo Queens continued their fine run of form in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers with a resounding 3-0 win over Ghana’s Hassacas Ladies in Bouake on Wednesday evening. The first half ended in a draw, with both teams unable …
Read More »The Super Eagles striker will not play again with 8 caps in the English Premier League despite having a chance in pre-season
Nottingham Forest completed their preparations for the start of the new English Premier League season with a 4-3 win over Greek side Olympiacos, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Coach Nuno Espirito Santo gave an idea of what to expect from the team that will play its first game of the season on Saturday, leaving out three players from the squad that travelled to …
Read More »CAFWCL: Ruthless Edo Queens engage in a Jollof battle with Hasaacas Ladies
In less than 10 hours, Nigeria’s flag bearers in the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B play-off in Côte d’Ivoire, Edo Queens Football Club of Benin, Nigeria, will be back in form today when they take on the feared Hasaacas Ladies FC of Ghana in the second matchday of the fourth edition of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B …
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