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UEFA Champions League: Four Nigerian Stars To Look Out For Today

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The 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League campaign will commence later tonight with a series of blockbuster games across Europe.


Ahead of the commencement of the campaign, NaijaNews has identified four Nigerian players who could feature for their respective teams.

Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)

Four Nigerian Players To Feature In Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Games
Samuel Chukwueze is the biggest name in terms of Nigerian players who will feature in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League group stage.

The AC Milan recruit has been included in the club’s Champions League squad for this season which means he is on course to play his 10th Champions League game against Premier League side Newcastle United who are playing in the competition for the first time since the 2003-2004 season.


The Group F Champions League group match is expected to kick off at 8 p.m. at San Siro.


Al-Hassan Yusuf and Chidera Ejuke (Royal Antwerp, Belgium)

Four Nigerian Players To Feature In Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Games
Chidera Ejuke and Al-Hassan Yusuf.

Al-Hassan Yusuf and Chidera Ejuke who are currently contracted to Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp will be in action in the Champions League at 8 p.m. today, September 19.

They are most likely to start the Champions League Group H game against Spanish giants FC Barcelona at the Olympic stadium in Spain.


Al-Hassan Yusuf who helped the team to win the Belgian League for the first time since 1957 will compete in the Champions League for the first time in their careers likewise the club and Chidera Ejuke.

Coach Mark van Bommel who had played for FC Barcelona and won the UCL there, is expected to help the team maintain their unbeaten run (four wins and two draws) when they face Barca tonight.

ZAIDU SANUSI


Zaidu Sanusi is not new in this stage of the Champions League as he has played 25 times in the competition for Portuguese club FC Porto.


Hence, he is expected to start for Porto when they come up against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening Group H clash away in Hamburg, Germany.

The clash which is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. will see two teams who are currently topping the league table of their respective leagues battle for supremacy in Group H.

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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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UEFA Champions League: Four Nigerian Stars To Look Out For Today

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The 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League campaign will commence later tonight with a series of blockbuster games across Europe.


Ahead of the commencement of the campaign, NaijaNews has identified four Nigerian players who could feature for their respective teams.

Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy)

Four Nigerian Players To Feature In Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Games
Samuel Chukwueze is the biggest name in terms of Nigerian players who will feature in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League group stage.

The AC Milan recruit has been included in the club’s Champions League squad for this season which means he is on course to play his 10th Champions League game against Premier League side Newcastle United who are playing in the competition for the first time since the 2003-2004 season.


The Group F Champions League group match is expected to kick off at 8 p.m. at San Siro.


Al-Hassan Yusuf and Chidera Ejuke (Royal Antwerp, Belgium)

Four Nigerian Players To Feature In Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Games
Chidera Ejuke and Al-Hassan Yusuf.

Al-Hassan Yusuf and Chidera Ejuke who are currently contracted to Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp will be in action in the Champions League at 8 p.m. today, September 19.

They are most likely to start the Champions League Group H game against Spanish giants FC Barcelona at the Olympic stadium in Spain.


Al-Hassan Yusuf who helped the team to win the Belgian League for the first time since 1957 will compete in the Champions League for the first time in their careers likewise the club and Chidera Ejuke.

Coach Mark van Bommel who had played for FC Barcelona and won the UCL there, is expected to help the team maintain their unbeaten run (four wins and two draws) when they face Barca tonight.

ZAIDU SANUSI


Zaidu Sanusi is not new in this stage of the Champions League as he has played 25 times in the competition for Portuguese club FC Porto.


Hence, he is expected to start for Porto when they come up against Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening Group H clash away in Hamburg, Germany.

The clash which is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. will see two teams who are currently topping the league table of their respective leagues battle for supremacy in Group H.

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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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