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Official: Russian Giant Arsenal Tula Sign Young Nigerian Forward On Loan

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Russian first league side, FC Arsenal Tula , have completed the signing of Nigerian striker, Jonathan Theophilus Okoronkwo, on a season long loan from FC Krasnodar.

Born on 13 September 2003, 19-year-old Jonathan Okoronkwo started his professional football career with Russian based side, FDC Vista in 2019 after having stints with Hope of Glory and Diamonds stars of Calabar, Nigeria.

In the ranks of FDC Vista, the Nigerian sensation dubbed ‘Aguero’ developed into a dreaded striker to attract offers from top clubsides.

Okoronkwo joined FC Krasnodar-2 in Russia on loan from Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv on 22 February 2022.

He made his debut in the Russian Football National League for Krasnodar-2 on 8 March 2022 in a game against FC Baltika Kaliningrad.

In April 2022, Okoronkwo was promoted to the main squad of FC Krasnodar and made his Russian Premier League debut on 3 April 2022 in a game against FC Dynamo Moscow.

On 14 June 2022, Okoronkwo transferred to Krasnodar on a permanent basis and signed a four-year contract with the club.

On 5 July 2023, Okoronkwo joined FC Arsenal Tula on a season-long loan.

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CAF Confederation Cup: Nigerian Striker Eduwo Kingsley Scores In Club Africain Dramatic Win And Qualification

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Nigerian striker, Kingsley Eduwo, was handful for Tunis based side, Club Africain, as he fired in the team second goal in their 3-0 win over Ethiopian side, Bahir Dar Kenema in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Nigerian forward who was outstanding in the first leg in Ethiopia retuned home to crown his impressive performance in Adis-Ababa with a goal in Tunis.

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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Udoh Victor: Nigerian Youngster Founds Back Of The Net In Royal Antwerp Win Over Gent

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In-forrm Nigerian youngster, Udoh Victor, pulled up big for Royal Antwerp B against Jong KAA Gent as he came through with a goal to help his side seal a comfortable home win.

The former Nigeria Under-17 forward was handed another place in the Royal Antwerp B team and justified the hype around him following hiss current form.

Haven suffered a heavy defeat on Matchday (5), Royal Antwerp B were resolute on making up for the lost points when they file out against Jong KAA Gent at home.

Hoping to wreck havoc, Jong KAA Gent ambushed it’s Matchday 6 opponent’s, Royal Antwerp B hoping to cause an upset when they two sides lock horns.

First half of the game produced a goal in favour of the host following Stulic.N 1st minute goal, a goal which separated the two sides to half time.

Hoping to restore parity on restart, Nigerian youngster, Udoh Victor, broke the hearts of hopeful Jong KAA Gent fans as he rifled the ball into the back of the net with a ferocious strike from a set-piece.

At full time, Udoh Victor late minute goal was enough to earn Royal Antwerp B all maximum points at stake and returned Jong KAA Gent home empty handed.

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Olakunle Olusegun: Ex-Nigeria Under-17 Ace Opens Goal Account In FC Krasnodar Win Against Rubin Kazan

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Former Nigeria Under-17 ace, Olakunle Olusegun opened his goal account in the new Russian top-flight league season as he contributed a goal in FC Krasnodar 0-2 win against Rubin Kazan.

The Nigerian forward who has been handful since the start of the new season iced his excellent performance with a goal to help seal FC Krasnodar win against hard fighting Rubin Kazan side.

Rubin Kazan who has been in a poor form has FC Krasnodar to battle with on Matchday 10 as they hope to bounce back to winning ways.

Unbeaten in last (4) league games, FC Krasnodar hoped to measure up to the form with another good result when they play visitors to Rubin Kazan on Matchday 10.

First half of the explosive fixture recorded a goal, one goal which separated the two side courtesy of FC Krasnodar forward Jhon Cordoba 24th minute.

With Rubin Kazan fighting hard for a levellerr before the full time whistle, FC Krasnodar extended their lead and this time off the boot of Nigerian international, Olakunle Olusegun who crowned his impressive performance with an 86th minute goal to bring the final scoreline to 0-2.

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Official: Russian Giant Arsenal Tula Sign Young Nigerian Forward On Loan

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Russian first league side, FC Arsenal Tula , have completed the signing of Nigerian striker, Jonathan Theophilus Okoronkwo, on a season long loan from FC Krasnodar.

Born on 13 September 2003, 19-year-old Jonathan Okoronkwo started his professional football career with Russian based side, FDC Vista in 2019 after having stints with Hope of Glory and Diamonds stars of Calabar, Nigeria.

In the ranks of FDC Vista, the Nigerian sensation dubbed ‘Aguero’ developed into a dreaded striker to attract offers from top clubsides.

Okoronkwo joined FC Krasnodar-2 in Russia on loan from Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv on 22 February 2022.

He made his debut in the Russian Football National League for Krasnodar-2 on 8 March 2022 in a game against FC Baltika Kaliningrad.

In April 2022, Okoronkwo was promoted to the main squad of FC Krasnodar and made his Russian Premier League debut on 3 April 2022 in a game against FC Dynamo Moscow.

On 14 June 2022, Okoronkwo transferred to Krasnodar on a permanent basis and signed a four-year contract with the club.

On 5 July 2023, Okoronkwo joined FC Arsenal Tula on a season-long loan.

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CAF Confederation Cup: Nigerian Striker Eduwo Kingsley Scores In Club Africain Dramatic Win And Qualification

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Nigerian striker, Kingsley Eduwo, was handful for Tunis based side, Club Africain, as he fired in the team second goal in their 3-0 win over Ethiopian side, Bahir Dar Kenema in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Nigerian forward who was outstanding in the first leg in Ethiopia retuned home to crown his impressive performance in Adis-Ababa with a goal in Tunis.

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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Udoh Victor: Nigerian Youngster Founds Back Of The Net In Royal Antwerp Win Over Gent

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In-forrm Nigerian youngster, Udoh Victor, pulled up big for Royal Antwerp B against Jong KAA Gent as he came through with a goal to help his side seal a comfortable home win.

The former Nigeria Under-17 forward was handed another place in the Royal Antwerp B team and justified the hype around him following hiss current form.

Haven suffered a heavy defeat on Matchday (5), Royal Antwerp B were resolute on making up for the lost points when they file out against Jong KAA Gent at home.

Hoping to wreck havoc, Jong KAA Gent ambushed it’s Matchday 6 opponent’s, Royal Antwerp B hoping to cause an upset when they two sides lock horns.

First half of the game produced a goal in favour of the host following Stulic.N 1st minute goal, a goal which separated the two sides to half time.

Hoping to restore parity on restart, Nigerian youngster, Udoh Victor, broke the hearts of hopeful Jong KAA Gent fans as he rifled the ball into the back of the net with a ferocious strike from a set-piece.

At full time, Udoh Victor late minute goal was enough to earn Royal Antwerp B all maximum points at stake and returned Jong KAA Gent home empty handed.

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Olakunle Olusegun: Ex-Nigeria Under-17 Ace Opens Goal Account In FC Krasnodar Win Against Rubin Kazan

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Former Nigeria Under-17 ace, Olakunle Olusegun opened his goal account in the new Russian top-flight league season as he contributed a goal in FC Krasnodar 0-2 win against Rubin Kazan.

The Nigerian forward who has been handful since the start of the new season iced his excellent performance with a goal to help seal FC Krasnodar win against hard fighting Rubin Kazan side.

Rubin Kazan who has been in a poor form has FC Krasnodar to battle with on Matchday 10 as they hope to bounce back to winning ways.

Unbeaten in last (4) league games, FC Krasnodar hoped to measure up to the form with another good result when they play visitors to Rubin Kazan on Matchday 10.

First half of the explosive fixture recorded a goal, one goal which separated the two side courtesy of FC Krasnodar forward Jhon Cordoba 24th minute.

With Rubin Kazan fighting hard for a levellerr before the full time whistle, FC Krasnodar extended their lead and this time off the boot of Nigerian international, Olakunle Olusegun who crowned his impressive performance with an 86th minute goal to bring the final scoreline to 0-2.

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