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Samuel Chukwueze: Nigerian International Sets New Record With 200 Apperances For Villarreal

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Nigeria International, Samuel Chukwueze made his 200th appearance for Villarreal in their 4-2 dramatic win over Espanyol on Thursday thereby made history by becoming the youngest player to reach 200 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish club.

The Super Eagles international played full throttle as he played a key role to Villarreal big home win as they continue their quest for champions league football next campaign.

Since joining the club in 2018, Chukwueze has been an integral part of Villarreal’s success, scoring 37 goals in his 200 appearances and ranking in the club’s top 10 all-time goalscorers.

Chukwueze has played in various competitions, making 148 appearances in La Liga, 20 in the Europa League, 14 in the Copa del Rey, nine in the Champions League, and nine in the Conference League. He has been a consistent performer for Villarreal, displaying his versatility by playing in different positions across the midfield and attack.

Chukwueze’s contribution has been vital to Villarreal’s recent successes, and he played a significant role in the team’s Europa League triumph in 2021.

This season, he has been particularly effective, scoring 13 goals and providing 11 assists in all competitions.

Chukwueze’s performances have not gone unnoticed, as he has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Real Madrid, Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Everton.

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Ohale Sends Warning To South Africa, Records Clean-Sheet In Pauchuca CF 4-0 Win

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Nigeria Super Falcons defender, Osinachi Ohale,l , has sent strong warnings to South Africa ahead of its final play-off for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament later this month.

    Nigerian defender, Ohale Osinachi, has sent strong warnings to South Africa ahead of the Women’s Olympic FIFA World Cup play-off against South Africa later this month as she expertly commanded C.F. Pachuca Femenil backline to clinch a 4-0 win against Santos Laguna (w) on a clean-sheet in one of the fixtures played in the Mexican Femenil earlier today.

    The Super Falcons are set to take on South Africa in a two-match series, with the initial encounter slated for April 5 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

    The return leg is slated for April 9 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

    The winner of the tie will clinch one of Africa’s two tickets to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

    Ohale who joined Pachuca Femenil at the beginning of the year has continued to stamp authority in the heart of Pachuca Femenil with handful of clean sheets under her belt.

    The rock-solid defender with her experience and calmness in play is believed to help the Nigeria Super Falcons outplay South Africa to clinch one of the spots for Paris Women Olympics.

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    Ihezuo Sends Warning To South Africa, Nets 8th League Goal For Pachuca CF

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    Nigeria Super Falcons striker, Ihezuo ChInwendu , has sent strong warnings to South Africa ahead of its final play-off for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament later this month.

    Nigerian striker, Ihezuo Chinwendu, has sent strong warnings to South Africa ahead of the Women’s Olympic FIFA World Cup play-off against South Africa later this month as she scored her 8th goal of the season to help C.F. Pachuca Femenil clinch a 4-0 win against Santos Laguna (w) earlier today.

    The Super Falcons are set to take on South Africa in a two-match series, with the initial encounter slated for April 5 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

    The return leg is slated for April 9 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

    The winner of the tie will clinch one of Africa’s two tickets to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

    Ihezuo who lists as Nigeria most in-form forward abroad with (8) goals to her name is believed to help the Nigeria Super Falcons subdue South Africa in the double header

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    Olympics Qualifiers: Scoring Sensation Ihezuo ChInwendu Called-Up For Falcons Game Against South Africa

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    Red-hot Chinwe Ihezuo has been handed an invitation for the Super Falcons all important Olympics, Pairs, final qualifying fixture against South African team, Bayana Bayana.

    Smoking hot in the Mexican Femenil, the Pachucha Club de Futbol forward, Ihezuo, who has (7) goals to her name in the current campaign is expected to bring her incredible goal scoring form into the Super Falcons team when they face their South Africa counterparts.

    The Super Falcons are set to take on South Africa in a two-match series, with the initial encounter slated for April 5 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

    The return leg is slated for April 9 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

    The winner of the tie will clinch one of Africa’s two tickets to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

    Saudi Arabia-based defender, Ashley Plumptre, veteran Osinachi Ohale, and midfielder Deborah Abiodun also made the list.

    Regulars like wing-back Michelle Alozie, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Halimatu Ayinde, and forward Gift Monday in the squad were also retained.

    The invited players are listed below:

    Goalkeepers:

    Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)

    Tochukwu Oluehi (Shualat Alsharqia FC, Saudi Arabia)

    Linda Jiwuaku (Bayelsa Queens)

    Defenders:

    Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico)

    Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia)

    Shukurat Oladipo (FC Robo Queens)

    Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA)

    Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns FC, USA)

    Chidinma Okeke (Mynavi Sendai Ladies, Japan)

    Midfielders:

    Deborah Abiodun (University of Pittsburgh, USA)

    Halimatu Ayinde (FC Rosengard, Sweden)

    Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)

    Jennifer Echegini (Juventus Ladies, Italy)

    Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid FC, Spain)

    Toni Payne (Sevilla FC, Spain)

    Forwards:

    Omorinsola Babajide (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)

    Esther Okoronkwo (Changchun FC, China)

    Ifeoma Onumonu (SLC Utah, USA)

    Asisat Oshoala (Bay FC, USA)

    Uchenna Kanu (Racing Louisville, USA)

    Gift Monday (Coasta Adeje Tenerife Egatesa, Spain)

    Chiwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico)

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