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CAF Confederation Cup: Nigeria Centre-Forward Eduwo Attributes Club Africain Victory And Qualification To Hard Work

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Nigerian talisman, Eduwo Kingsley has attributed Club Africain dramatic win and CAF Confederation Cup qualification to the team hardwork and Never Say Die Spirit.

Speaking with Nigerian based journalist, Nwosu Chigozie, Eduwo who contributed a goal in Club Africain ‘must’ win against Bahir Dar Kenema Eluogized his teammates for their efforts as he eyes continental glory with the Tunis side.

“We knew it has turned to be an uphill task after losing in Ethiopia in the first leg but we remained positive regardless”

“We were resolute on overturning the game in the second leg which was the spirited performance that earned us our heart desire”

“The fans were absolute phenomenal and we grateful to everyone who stood by the team”

After suffering a 2-0 defeat in Ethiopia in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup against Bahir Dar Kenema, Club Africain would be needing a (3) goal scoreline to overturn the defeat in Ethiopia.

After defeating Club Africain by 2-0 in the first leg, Bahir Dar Kenema would be needing a goal in Tunis to be through to the group stage of the tournament.

The keenly anticipated match lived up to its billing with Club Africain showing early intents and breaking the deadlock at the 14 minute to upset its visitors.

Nigerian talisman, Kingsley Eduwo showed off class at the 36th minute to sail in the ball into the back of the net as the stadia erupt in Joy.

Heading into the final minutes of the second half, Club Africain came through with the third goal to earn a 3-0 lead at the break.

All efforts by the visitors to record a goal in the second half came to no fruition as the game ended in a 3-0 scoreline to earn Club Africain a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

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Nigeria Duo Of Ahmed & Igbokwe Scores In Gent 0-4 Win Over Heist

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Nigeria duo of Goodluck Igbokwe and Ahmed Abdullahi added to their goal tally in the Belgian National Division 1 following their goal involvement in KAA Gent B 0-4 win away from home against Heist.

The Nigeria Under-20 duo has been in astonishing form in the colours of Gent B with handful of goals to their name with red-hot forward Ahmed Abdullahi leading the goal scorers chart with 10goals.

Following its lose on Matchday 12, Heist braced up for a tough test against Gent B as they eye a win and a change of fortune to turn around their position on the log.

Hoping to climb on the log, Gent B filed out against Heist on Matchday 13 hoping to sustain its winning streak.

First half of the game went the way of the visitors as Gent B opened scoring at the 21st minute to lead at half time.

In the second half, Nigeria forward, Ahmed Abdullahi doubled Gent B lead before the team killed off the game with (2) more goals and Nigeria forward, Goodluck Igbokwe closing scoring with his 80th minute goal to earn the fixture on a win for Gent B on a 0-4 score line

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Belgian Cup: Nigeria Striker Goal Inspires Royal Antwerp Comeback Against Royal Charleroi

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Nigeria wing wizard , Chidera Ejuke, put up another fantastic display as his goal inspired Royal Antwerp 5-2 comeback victory over Royal Charleroi Sporting Club in Wednesday night in the Belgian cup.

The Nigeria international who has been in outstanding form after opening his goal account in Royal Antwerp draw away from him booked a place in the Belgian cup and came through big for the team with a goal.

The Nigeria Super Eagles star was inspirational in Royal Antwerp encounter against Royal Charleroi Sporting Club as his strike was enough to help his side subdue its opponents in the Belgian cup.

First half of the game had the visitors, Royal Charleroi Sporting Club, taking an early lead after breaking the deadlock at the 28th minute and went ahead to double its lead at the 31st minute.

Royal Antwerp turning point began lately in the first half as Nigeria forward Chidera Ejuke reduced the deficit to 2-1 before the half time brea.

Royal Antwerp built on Ejuke’s goal to start a come back as they leveled parity at 57th minute and went ahead to score at the 71st, 76th and 90th minute to earn a 5-2 win at full time

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Chidera Ejuke: Nigeria Striker Wins Goal Of The Month Award In Belgium

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Chidera Ejuke, Super Eagles forward, has won the Royal Antwerp goal of the month award for November

The winner was announced on the team Instagram page earlier today

The Nigerian scored an exquisite goal in Royal Antwerp 1-1 stalemate against Koninklijke Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging, a goal which served a point for the team.

The goal came in the 81st minute of the second half as Koninklijke Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging were already cruising to a slim home win but Ejukes goal ensured a share of spoils.

After making huge statement after coming off the bench to find back of the net against Koninklijke Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging, the Nigeria Super Eagles star has continued to be consistent with goal scoring and top performance in league and cup games for Royal Antwerp.

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