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The Year Of Cups: 18 Nigerian Stars Who Have Won Titles In 2023

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Across various European countries, Nigerians stood up to be counted as they helped their team to league triumphs and cup titles.

While some came so close in major European finals and lost by fine margins, others had the stroke of luck to power their fortunes as they made history.

Below is a list of Nigerian stars who won titles with their clubsides amongst finished leagues across European and Scadevian league.

1. Abdulrahman Taiwo (Spartak Tranava, Slovakia)

The Nigerian Striker lifted the Slovak Fortuna Liga domestic club playing a major role in his side glory.

2. Uche Agbo (Slovan Bratislava, Slovakia)

Ugbo and his Slovan Bratislava side once again were crowned champions of 2022-2023 Slovak Fortuna Liga Champions.

3. Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

In his first season, Igoh played a major role to help his side clinch the Czech Cup with a win over Sparta Prague.

4. Olayinka Peter (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

Olayinka completed his stay in Slavia Prague with high shoulders as he added the Czech Cup medal in his cabin before his imminent departure.

5. Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Italy)

The Nigerian star propelled Napel side Napoli to its first title win after donkey years.

6. Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona W, Spain)

Once more, Oshoala and his Barcelona W teammates recorded another UEFA Champions League glory.

7. Rasheedat Ajibadae (Athletico Madrid W, Spain)

The Super Falcons star and her team were crowned Copa De La Reina Champions in Spain.

8. Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirate, South Africa)

Ndah and his Orlando Pirate team worked through to claim the prestigious South Africa Nedbank Cup.

9. Chiedozie Awaziem (HNK Hajduk Split, Croatia)

Awaziem and his Hadjuk Split turned out champions of Croatian Cup 2023.

10. Paul Mukairu (Copenhagen, Denmark)

The dashing winger claimed the Danish Pokalen with his Danish side Copenhagen.

11. Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)

Zaidu and his FC Porto worked hard to retain champions of Portuguese Cup.

12. Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)

The Super Falcons star and her Portuguese based team were crowned Champions of Taca De Liga.

13. Anderson Esiti (Feverevaros, Hungary)

Anderson and his side pulled through once more to claim the Hungarian cup.

14. Hogan Ukpa (Struga, North Macedonia)

The petit winger started his stint with North Macedonia side, Struga on a good footing as they claimed the league .

15. Rasheed Akanbi (Sheriff Tiraspol)

Impressive Akanbi added another Moldovan cup medal to his collections.

16. Ibrahim Olawoyin ( Rizespor, Turkey)

Olawoyin and his Rizespor side were crowned Champions of Turkish second tier league thereby gaining promotion.

17. Azubuike Okechukwu (Rizespor, Turkey)

Azubuike and his Rizespor team were crowned champions of Turkish second tier league to regain promotion back to the top flight league.

18. Alhassan Yusuf (Royal Antwerp, Belgium)

The Nigerian star and his Belgian side were crowned Belgian Jupiler league Champions

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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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