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‘Man On Fire’ Orban Gift Named Europa Conference League Player Of The Week

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Red-hot Nigerian striker, Gift Orban, has added another feather to his blossoming career after been named the UEFA Europa Conference League Nigerian Player of the Week following his Hat-Trick in KAA Gent 11-4 win against Turkish topflight league giants, İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü.

After a 1-1 draw in Belgium in the face leg, KAA Gent were faced with a tight and tricky second leg fixture against İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü away from home.

Resilient who grinded out a good result in the first leg in Belgium looked forward to finish up the job when they welcome Belgian top-flight league side, KAA Gent at their fortress.

The Turkish and Belgian teams traded goals throughout the six-goal thriller match, with the former Stabek star scoring a Hat-Trick.

Nigerian striker, Orban Gift, got the first goal of the game with just a minute pass the half hour mark as he slotted in, Hong.SV assist.

After a minute, Orban dashed Istanbul Basaksehir hopes of progression as he doubled KAA Gent at the 32nd minute.

Red-hot Orban completed a hattrick at the 34th minute after he feasted on a rebound to fire and stretch his side lead.

Rampaging KAA Gent went ahead to register another goal to bring the half time result to 4-0.

In the second half, Istanbul Basaksehir strived and pulled a goal back but wasn’t enough to stop KAA Gent.

Due to his efforts, he was selected as the UEFA Europa League player of the week alongside other too stars who hugged headlines

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Official: Nigeria Scoring Sensation Akere Samuel Extends Botev Plovdiv Contract

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Highly rated Nigeria star player, Akere Samuel, has earned contract extension with Bulgarian top flight league giants, Botev Plovdiv, which will see him in the club till 2025/2026 season.

Arriving from FDC vista in 2021, the former Nigeria Under-17 star has continued to make positive statements in the colours of prestigious side, Botev Plovdiv, with his back to back impressive performances.

Born February 6th, 2024, 19-year-old Samuel Akere started his development with Nigeria based talent hun, G12 Academy from where he showed glimpse of greatness.

Following his sound development and displays in the colours of G12 Football Academy, Akere caught the eyes of National team selectors which landed him into the Nigeria Under-17 team.

Following an impressive performance with the Nigeria Golden Eaglet, Akere who topped radar of top club sides went ahead to team up with Russian based side, FDC Vista, in 2021 to continue his development.

Golden fish cannot he hidden, in the ranks of FDC Vist, Akere blossomed into a dreaded winger attracting plethora of offers but went ahead to pen with Bulgaria side, Botev Plovdiv in 2022.

Arriving at Botev Plovdiv B, Akere steadily hugged headlines in back to back games with the team which earned him a promotion into the Botev Plovdiv main team.

Akere sustained his exciting hardwork and played himself into the stars studded Botev Plovdiv main team, a faith in him he has continually repaid with goals assists.

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Nigerian striker Junior Igbarumah Emerges Top Scorer In Sweden

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Following his exceptional performance in the 2023 Swedish Ettan Fotbollbb season, Nigerian striker John Junior Igbarumah has officially received his Golden Boot award.

The Sandvikens IF forward was presented with his Golden Boot prize after the season as he scored (20) goals with (10) assists.

The Super Eagles striker shared the award with Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

The sensational 31-year-old Nigerian striker took to his social media account to boldly flaunt the award. “With Gratitude to God for a wonderful season, 20 league goals and 10 assists #itmustendinpraise” he concluded

Born 13 February 1992, 31-year-old forward who started his professional football career with Dynamos Academy lists Syrianska IF Kerburan, Carlstad United BK, IK Sirius and Dalkurd Fotbollsförening as his former clubsides.

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Okoli John Nets Brace In Asswehly SC Defeat

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Nigeria striker, John Okoli, was in his usual goal scoring element as he fired a brace in Asswehly Sports Club 2-3 lose to Alittihad Misurata SC at home in the Libyan topflight league.

Asswehly SC Nigeria import, Okoli John, who has been impressive since teaming up with the Libyan side finally found the back of the net following his brace against Alittihad Misurata SC.

Alittihad Misurata SC gunning for league glory had inconsistent Asswehly SC side to trade tackles with away from home on Matchday 4.

Inconsistent Asswehly SC continued their quest for their first point in the new season with a tricky fixture with Alittihad Misurata SC on Matchday 4.

First half of the game had Alittihad Misurata SC opening lead and going ahead to net (3) more goals with Nigeria international, John Okoli, scoring a double for Asswehly which was not enough to avert defeat

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