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First Of Many! Samuel Chukwueze Scores 1st Goal For AC Milan In 4-2 Win Over Novara FC

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Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze, has finally scored his first goal for his new Italian Serie A side in their emphatic win over Novara Football Club in an international club friendly game.

After an illustrious stint with Spainish La-Liga side, CF Villarreal, the sensational attacking player joined the top ranking Italian club as they prepare for the new season.

AC Milan ensured that their preseason campaign ended in the right way as they followed up a 4-0 win yesterday with a 4-2 victory over Novara.

Given that the match against ES Sohel at Milanello on Saturday evening featured the likes of Mike Maignan, Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao, Tijjani Reijnders and Olivier Giroud, more of a rotated XI took on the Serie C side.

The main story regarding the team was that Yunus Musah got the nod in central midfield again, with the attacking trio made up of new signings in Samuel Chukwueze, Noah Okafor and Luka Romero. Davide Bartesaghi also started at centre-back.

Milan had a couple of good early chances at Milanello, the first coming when an excellent ball in behind from Chukwueze was controlled by Luka Romero who couldn’t quite finish, and then Simon Kjaer missed from a corner.

In the ninth minute, the Rossoneri took the lead. A poor throw in from Novara saw Noah Okafor win ball back from the receiver and put Chukwueze one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The Nigerian rounded him and put it in for his first preseason goal.

After 15 minutes the score was 2-0, and Noah Okafor got himself off the mark in preseason. A cross from Romero was nearly buried by Chukwueze for his second, but was well saved and Okafor was able to tuck in a simple rebound.

Just after a cooling break Novara halved the deficit. A cross from their right flank deflected over to Corti at the far post who beat Mirante to it and fired in.

Two changes were made at the break as Mirante made way for Lapo Nava in goal and Okafor came off for Lorenzo Colombo.

Less than 10 minutes into the second half, Milan had their two-goal lead back. Calabria picked the ball up about 30 yards out and weaved past two players before firing with his left foot inside the near post.

Moving into the final stages of the game, Novara once again got themselves firmly back into the game through Prinelli. It wasn’t too dissimilar to the first goal as some defensive indecision allowed the forward to latch onto a ball inside the box and fire past Nava, who he had beaten to it.

However, the Rossoneri would cap off the performance and result with a sweet striker from Lorenzo Colombo. The substitute striker saw the ball sit up for him nicely 20 yards out and he fired a wicked volley that the keeper could only parry in.

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Igoh Ogbu Scores As Silky Slavia Leave Servette Marooned

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September 22, 2023

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Nigerian defender, Igoh Ogbu, listed as one of Slavia Prague heroes as he came through with a goal as Slavia Prague cruised to a 0-2 win over Swiss side.Servette in the round one of the cure UEFA Europa league campaign.

The exciting fixture had the visitors, Slavia Prague grew in confidence in course of the game after kick-off as they took total control of possession.

Clear cut chances were at premium though, as the driving rain in Geneva, as the host kept it all solid to rebuff all that were thrown by the visitors.

The only goal in the first half of the game came through from defensive sloppiness rather than star quality. The hosts failed to deal with a dangerous cross into the area which was feasted upon by Slavia Prague striker, L Masopust to hand Slavia Prague lead.

The host came out strong in the first half hoping to level up things but all thanks to Slavia Prague goalkeeper who kept it all solid in between the sticks.

The visitors, Slavia Prague rediscovered their foothold on proceedings and a second followed afterwards.

For the second time, Servette failed to deal with a ball flown into their area as a deft flick-on at the near post from Z.Christos was turned in by Nigerian international, Igoh Ogbu .

Igoh Ogbu goal was enough to seal Slavia Prague inconsistent win away from home in Europa games and get the team charged up for its derby fixture against Sparta Prague at the weekend.

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Peter Ademo Is Happy With His Europa League Debut: ‘It Is A Dream Come True!’

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September 22, 2023

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Nigerian midfielder, Peter Ademo, has expressed his delight to mark a dream debut in the Prestigious UEFA Europa League as he lined up with Moldovan based side, Sheriff Tiraspol against Italian Serie A giants, AS Roma.

Ademo who joined Tiraspol in the summer transfer has been pivotal in the Sheriff Tiraspol team as he played a major role in Sheriff Tiraspol qualifying series.

Ademo took to his official Instagram handle to express his big feat after marking a place in the Pretigious UEL and against big Italian Serie A side, AS Roma

Participating in the UEL for second consecutive season, proved stubborn for AS Roma as they sit deep hoping to catch its opponents on counter attack whilst the visitors, AS Roma enjoyed possession .

Coach Jose Mourinho showed off class in closing minutes of added time in the first half as a long ball from a kick was deflected off Gabi Kiki via Mancini leaving the goalkeeper as an onlooker as the ball spun into the net.

Moments after restart, Ngom was the first to show Sheriff Tiraspol intents but sadly had its efforts flying over the cross bar.

Strong willed Sheriff Tiraspol finally got a break through as AS Roma C.Bryan failed to clear a corner which felled the part of Sheriff Tiraspol C.Tovar and the Colombian international made no mistake in converting the chance, bringing the score line all level.

The parity lasted for Eight minutes as AS Roma surged forward and reclaimed lead as Lukaku fired in for AS Roma after benefiting from Cristantes backheel pass.

Full time it was a big win for AS Roma to start the campaign on a front foot.

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Nigerian Striker David Ankeye Delighted To Make UEFA Europa League Debut

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Nigerian striker, David Ankeye has experienced his delight after marking his first UEFA Europa league debut as he featured in Sheriff Tiraspol 1-2 disappointing home loss to Italian Serie A giants, AS Roma.

The Nigerian international who joined Moldovan side, Sheriff Tiraspol from Tunis based side has been handful for the Moldovan giants and was handed a place to start off in the frontline for Sheriff Tiraspol.

Reacting after his debut, Ankeye expressed his delight to have marked a debut in the UEL as he showed grieved following his side disappointing loss to AS Roma

Participating in the UEL for second consecutive season, proved stubborn for AS Roma as they sit deep hoping to catch its opponents on counter attack whilst the visitors, AS Roma enjoyed possession .

Coach Jose Mourinho showed off class in closing minutes of added time in the first half as a long ball from a kick was deflected off Gabi Kiki via Mancini leaving the goalkeeper as an onlooker as the ball spun into the net.

Moments after restart, Ngom was the first to show Sheriff Tiraspol intents but sadly had its efforts flying over the cross bar.

Strong willed Sheriff Tiraspol finally got a break through as AS Roma C.Bryan failed to clear a corner which felled the part of Sheriff Tiraspol C.Tovar and the Colombian international made no mistake in converting the chance, bringing the score line all level.

The parity lasted for Eight minutes as AS Roma surged forward and reclaimed lead as Lukaku fired in for AS Roma after benefiting from Cristantes backheel pass.

Full time it was a big win for AS Roma to start the campaign on a front foot.

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