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Orban Gift Nets Second League Goal For KAA Gent

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Free scoring Nigerian international, Orban Gift, added to his goal numbers in the new Belgian Division A following his goal which ensured a point for Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent against Koninklijke Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging.

One of Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent best strikers, Orban Gift has continued to reassure his last season exploits not a fluke as he has gone ahead to record (6) goals after Matchday four.

After its loss in the Europa league play-off, Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent shifted focus back to the domestic league with a tie against Koninklijke Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging at home on Matchday 4.

Koninklijke Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging who has been inconsistent looked forward to record its first win of the season when they face Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent away from home.

Determined Koninklijke Sint-Truidense Voetbalvereniging side were the first to open scoring at the 6th minute and went ahead to double their lead at the 12th minute before Nigerian striker, Orban Gift, reduced the deficit to 1-2 at half time.

Resilient Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent continued its quest for a come back into the game as they levelled parity at the 57th minute which ensured a share of spoils at 90mins

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Igoh Ogbu Scores As Silky Slavia Leave Servette Marooned

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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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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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