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Done Deal: Saudi Arabia Club Al-Ain FC Unveils Former Nigeria Under-23 Skipper

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Saudi Arabia based outfit,. Al Ain, have completed the transfer of former Nigeria under-23 skipper Erhun Obanor

A native of Benin City, Obanor is a product of the BJ Foundation Academy. He was loaned out at the start of the 2012-2013 season to the second-tier side COD United F.C.

Mid-2013, he was loaned on to top-tier side Bendel Insurance.,playing a season there before being sub-loaned to Abia Warriors F.C. until November 2015.

In January 2016, Obanor signed a 3.5-year long contract with the Tunisian greats Club Africain, but had to cancel it and return to Nigeria because of dubious transfer fee reasons.

In April 2016, he was loaned on by BJ Academy to MFM F.C.

Obanor moved abroad, however, already in July 2017, signing for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in Germany, joining the team in September of the same year, following the 2016 Summer Olympics.

However, he didn’t break into the team, and found himself unable to get any playing time, his nationality preventing him from playing for the reserves.

His contract was finally rescinded in the summer of 2018, and he moved to NK Rudeš in Croatia.

After two years playing in Albania for Kukësi and KF Laçi, Obanor returned to Croatia to sign for Istra in June 2021.

Having only accumulated a single league appearance for the Croatian side in 2021, Obanor was sent in January 2022 on loan to the Cypriot First Division side PAEEK until the end of the season.

On 1 August 2023, Obanor joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ain.

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CAF Confederation Cup: Ajako James Late Goal Save Fath Union Sport From Home Defeat

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Nigerian defender, James Ajako, opened his goal account in the colours of Moroccan side, Fath Union Sport as he came through with the team only to salvage a point for Fath Union Sport against Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Moroccan top-flight league giants, Fath Union Sport, eyed a positive start in the new CAF Confederation Cup group campaign when they take on Algerian top-flight league giants, Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger.

Algiers based side, Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger, had their hands full in its first game of the campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup haven been faced to lock horns with Fath Union Sport.

First half of the game almost ended in a stalemate not for Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger defender, Zineddine Belaid who fired in the opener at the 45th minute.

Ahead upon restart, Union Sportive de la Médina d’Alger held on to it’s lead but failed to be solid behind as they got punish as high flying Nigerian defender, James Ajako, surged forward to poke in an equaliser for Fath Union Sport to bring final scoreline to 1-1 at full time.

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Peter Michael: Red-hot Nigerian Striker Wins Man Of The Match In VPS Victory Over Honka

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Nigerian Striker, Peter Godly Michael has been voted as the Man Of The Match following his outstanding performances in Vaasan Palloseura 0-3 win over Honka.

The Nigerian international was unanimously selected for the MOTM award following his contribution and goal which inspired the team to a big win away from home.

Ranking as Vaasan Palloseura most in-form striker as he always come through with goals when mattered most.

Peter Godly Michael and his Vaasan Palloseura team pulled up for its game against Honka hoping to cart away all maximum points at stake when they face Honka.

Honka who hasn’t been in its best form had their hands full in its Championship play-off been tied to face in-form Vaasan Palloseura .

Vaasan Palloseura went infront with just 37th minute into the game as it’s Ghanaian star, Prosper Ahiabu converted inside the box, a goal which ushered in a double with Nigerian striker, Peter Godly Michael to end the half on a 0-2 lead.

On re-emergence, Vaasan Palloseura completed the third to stretch the game outta sight for the host to bring the final score line to 0-3

With the win Vaasan Palloseura moved to the 3rd place on the log with 42 points whilst Honka remained pinned on 5th position on a 38 points

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Abdullahi Tanko: Nigerian Forward Scores In FC Baník Ostrava Eight-Goal Thriller Win

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Goal scoring Nigerian forward, Abdullahi Tanko continued with his goal scoring business in the Czech Fortuna Liga as he recorded his 4th goal of the season In Banik Ostrava 5-1 defeat of FC Zlin at the Městský stadion (Ostrava).

To sustain the momentum and to convince its newly found form is never a fluke, Banik Ostrava had FC Zlin to battle on Matchday 9 as they eye improving its spot on the log.

Beaten mercilessly in its last (2) games, FC Zlin hoped earnestly for a change in fortune starting from its Matchday 9 tie against FC Banik Ostrava at their Městský stadion (Ostrava) fortress.

First half of the fixture had the two sides sizeing each other before settling for a goal apiece after the first 45th minute.

It rained goals for FC Banik Ostrava on restart as they took lead at the 50th minute off the boot of Kubala.F.

It took just seven minutes for Banik Ostrava to record the (3) goal as Rigo.T found its way into the offensive third to riffle in a goal.

FC Banik Ostrava showed class afterwards with Kubala.F completing its brace at the 64th minute before Nigerian striker, Abdullahi Tanko closed scoring with his 82nd minute goal.

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