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Lawal Yusuf Pens Emotional Goodbye Message To Neftçi Baku Fans

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Bullish Nigerian striker, Yusuf Lawal, got the internet filled with mixed feeling as the Nigerian born player pens an emotional goodbye message to his Azerbaijani based team,Neftçi Professional Football Club, upon his imminent transfer.

“My deepest gratitude to the city of Baku and all Neftçi Professional Football Club fans for accepting me with love over 30 months “

“My total respect to the club president,Kamran Guliyev, my appreciation to my head coach, Laurențiu Reghecampf and the entire staff. Most especially the club Sporting Director as well as the team manager “

“Finally, i say a BIG THANK YOU to my teammates since two and half years, thank you for all working with me which shaped my growth. I’m sure we will meet again soon because Football is a global family affair” Obagoal wrote on his Instagram handle.

24-year-old Lawal is a youth product of 36 Lion FC in Lagos since 2011 and gained the nickname Obagoal because of the similarity of his play to Obafemi Martins.

He signed a 3+1 year contract with Lokeren in the summer of 2017. Lawal made his professional debut for Lokeren in a 3-0 Belgian First Division A win over Eupen on 14 April 2018.

On 16 July 2020, Lawal signed a 2+1 year contract with Azerbaijan Premier League side Neftçi PFK.

Yusuf Lawal scored his last goal against Sabah FK in a match played in Azerbaijan Premier League on August 20, 2022.



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

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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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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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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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