Nigerian Footballers Abroad

ECL: Orban On Target, Torunarigha Subbed Off As Gent Maul Breidablik

Super Eagles forward, Gift Orban was on target as Gent thrashed Breidablik 5-0 in Thursday’s Europa Conference League. Recall that the Nigerian international has been on a ten-game goal drought, having failed to find the net for his side since August. His form has seen him become a substitute for his Belgian side in recent matches. Orban was introduced off …

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Chukwueze On Target As AC Milan Overcome Vero

Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze bagged his first goal as AC Milan defeated Verona 3-1 in Sunday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 17 appearances, and bagged one assist, came on as a substitute for Okafor in the 74th minute before scoring his maiden goal in the 79th minute.   Read Also: FA Cup: Ndidi In …

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Folorunsho Gets First Italy National Team Call-up

Former Napoli head coach, Luciano Spalletti, has given Michael Folorunsho is first call-to the Italy senior men’s national team. Folorunsho, who plays for Hellas Verona on loan from Napoli, was called up alongside Torino’s Raoul Bellanova and Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca.Michael Folorunsho Spalletti confirmed his 28-man Azzurri squad for the coming matches in the United States with Venezuela on March 21 …

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Awoniyi, Aina Missing As Nottingham Forest, Luton Town

Super Eagles duo of Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina were missing in action as Nottingham Forest defeated Luton Town 1-0 in Saturday’s Premier League. Awoniyi, who has made 17 appearances, has netted six goals and bagged three assists this ongoing season for Nottingham Forest.   Read Also: EPL: Onyeka Subbed Off As Burnley Edge Brentford The visitor took the lead …

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Nantes Suffer 1-0 Loss Away To Lyon

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon was in action but could not help Nantes avoid a 1-0 defeat at Lyon in Ligue 1 on Wednesday. Simon played for 90 minutes as Nantes suffered their third consecutive defeat. Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette got the only goal of the game in the 49th minute. Also Read: Boniface Scores 10th Bundesliga Goal In …

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Antwerp Lose To Porto With Yusuf On Target

Alhassan Yusuf was on target for Royal Antwerp who lost 4-1 to Porto in Group H of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, completesports.com reports. Yusuf played for 90 minutes while Chidera Ejuke was brought on in the 77th minute. Antwerp broke the deadlock thanks to Yusuf, who scored in the 37th minute. It is his first goal in all …

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I Had A Striker’s Instinct Against Southampton

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has shed more light on the brilliant goal he scored against Southampton in the Championship at the weekend. Recall that the Nigerian midfield maestro showcased his dazzling dribbling skills and a clinical scoring instinct during the first half’s added time. Expertly receiving a pass from Stephy Mavididi, Ndidi confidently danced past a defender before unleashing …

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Fulham Beat Everton On Penalties To Reach Carabao Cup Semis

Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action for Fulham who defeated Everton on penalty shootout to reach a first-ever Carabao Cup semi-finals. Fulham triumphed 7-6 on penalties after 90 minutes of football ended 1-1. A Michael Keane one goal on 41 minutes gave Fulham the lead before Beto equalised for Everton on 82 minutes. The game …

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My Job Is To Get The Best Out Of Dessers At Rangers

Rangers manager Philippe Clement says he’s saddled with the responsibility of getting the best out of Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Dessers. Since taking over as manager, Clement has revived Dessers as he has scored four times in his last eight league appearances for the Gers. Dessers also featured for 90 minutes as Rangers claimed the Scottish League Cup for the …

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