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ABEL OGWUCHE WINS MOTM AS NIGERIA SECURES WORLD CUP TICKET

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On the night, Nigeria secured her 14th appearance to the FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP, Abel Ogwuche who was making his first appearance in the competition as a result of the absence of team’s captain, Bameiyi who was ruled out due to accumulated cards went on to give a Man of the Match performance in just his first appearance at the competition.

Ibrahim Beji Muhammad, a product of Giants FC according to transfer and football statistics website, transfermarkt.com forced Uganda’s Ibrahim Juma to concede an own goal in the 30th minute.

Abel Ogwuche valued as the most valuable player of the Nigerian U-20 side according to transfermarkt.com located Ibrahim Muhammad in the 30th minute with a long pass, who then drove into the box before hitting a shot that hit the post and rebounded into the foot of Juma who had no answers to preventing the ball from going into his own team’s net.

Abel Ogwuche had last season won three man of the match performance for his club side, Trelleborg FF while on loan before securing a permanent transfer from his childhood club, Tripple 44. He has now extended that rich form to the National team, winning the Man of The Match in his first official international game for the flying Eagles.

The technical crew will certainly be faced with a difficult decision in their next game when Bameiyi will be available for selection.

Nigeria who are through to the Semi final and have secured one of the 4 slots reserved for CAF at the FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP will take on one of South Sudan or Gambia who have a date tomorrow.

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Sensational David Ankeye Scores Brace, Bags Assist As Hammam-Sousse Whitewash De Soliman

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March 28, 2023

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Nigerian born Center-forward, David Akpan Ankeye, continued his goal scoring feast in the current Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season following his brace and an assist in ES Hammam-Sousse 5-1 pummeling of Avenir Sportif de Soliman.

The sensational 21-year-old center forward has been tipped for greatness following his exciting goal scoring prowess.

Winning tasty ES Hammam-Sousse looked forward to a change of fortune starting from it’s play-off fixture against Avenir Sportif de Soliman at home.

Just like the host, the visitors,Avenir Sportif de Soliman were faced with an uphill task of redeeming it’s self right when they face ES Hammam-Sousse away from home.

The host, ES Hammam-Sousse, were the first to break the deadlock at the 40th minute, a goal which separated the two sides at half time.

On re-emergence for the second half, ES Hammam-Sousse ran riot over Avenir Sportif de Soliman to score (4) goals with Nigerian born Recording a brace and his fellow Compatriot, Godspower Aniefiok, scoring last goal of the game.

With the brace against Avenir Sportif de Soliman, David Akpan Ankeye thus has (4) league goals to his name.

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King Tower: Nigerian International Aniefiok Godspower Scores In ES Hammam-Sousse Big Win

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March 28, 2023

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Nigerian Forward, Godspower Aniefiok, added to his goal account in the current Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season following his goal in ES Hammam-Sousse 5-1 pummeling of Avenir Sportif de Soliman.

The highly rated striker since arriving at ES Hammam-Sousse has been ever present with lots of action minutes under his belt.

Winning tasty ES Hammam-Sousse looked forward to a change of fortune starting from it’s play-off fixture against Avenir Sportif de Soliman at home.

Just like the host, the visitors,Avenir Sportif de Soliman were faced with an uphill task of redeeming it’s self right when they face ES Hammam-Sousse away from home.

The host, ES Hammam-Sousse, were the first to break the deadlock at the 40th minute, a goal which separated the two sides at half time.

On re-emergence for the second half, ES Hammam-Sousse ran riot over Avenir Sportif de Soliman to score (4) goals with Nigerian international, Godspower Aniefiok, scoring last goal of the game, his second league goal of the season.

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Weekend Review: Nine (9) Nigerian Stars Outstanding For Clubsides

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March 27, 2023

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Admist the International break,actions wereo underway across European and Scandevian leagues as teams continue their quest for domestic glory in their various league and cup Games.

Nigerian players didn’t disappoint as they showed up big with their various Clubside with outstanding displays in their ranks and below is as general review of outstanding Nigerian players.

1. Chinwendu Ihezuo (C.F Monterrey, Mexico)
Ihezuo scored Monterrey only goal in their 1-1 draw in derby fixture against UNAL.

2. Ibrahim Olawoyin (Rizespor Kulübü, Turkey)
The dashing Nigerian winger provided assist to Rizespor Kulübü match winning goal away from home.

3. Azubuike Okechukwu (Rizespor Kulübü, Turkey)
The midfielder who played from the middle of the park gave in a good shift to help Rizespor Kulübü clinch a 1-0 win away.

4. Jonathan Okoronkwo (Krasnodar, Russia)
The Nigeria striker gave in a good fight upfront for Krasnodar as they recorded a slim home win.

5. William Agada (Sporting Kansas, USA)
The Nigerian international scored his first League goal of the season in his side disappointing home loss.

6. Chiamaka Nnadozie ( FC Paris, France)
The Super Falcons goalkeeper played out all 90mins with a clean-sheet in her side 0-0 draw.

7. Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA)
Uchenna marked her debut and contributed to her side win away from home.

8. Peter Utaka (Ventforet Kofu, Japan)
Nigerian Forward Peter Utaka record a brace and an assist in his side win

9. Kelechi Nwakali (Ponferredina, Spain)
The midfield maestro played all 90mins to help his side to goalless draw.

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