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Weekend Review: Sixteen (16) Nigerian Stars Who Found Back Of The Net

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Actions resumed across European and Scandevian leagues as teams continue their quest for domestic glory in their various league and cup Games.

Nigerian players didn’t disappoint as they showed up big with their various Clubside with outstanding displays in their ranks and below is as general review of outstanding Nigerian players who were fortunate to find back of the net.

1. Ibrahim Olawoyin (Rizespor, Turkey)
Dashinh winger, Olawoyin Ibrahim, came through with another goal to aid Rizespor to a 3-1 home win.

2. Peter Olayinka (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Olayinka added to his goal tally in his side disappointing 2-2 draw against, Slovan Liberec.

3. Victor Olatunji (Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic)
Olatunji came through with a last night gasp to help Slovan Liberec salvage a point against Slavia Prague.

4. Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United, South Africa)
Ohizu came through with Sekhukhune United only goal in their 1-1 draw against Chippa United

5. Etiosa Ighodaro (Chippa United, South Africa)
Etiosa Godspower Ighodaro 8th league goal was enough to help Chippa United cart away a point in a draw against Sekhukhune United.

6. Chuba Akpom (Middlesbrough England)
Akpom continued with the business of scoring goals as he added one in Middlesbrough 4-0 inhalation of Preston End.

7. Ekpolo Godswill (Apollon Limassol, Cyprus)

Ekpolo opened scoring to help Apollon Limassol secure a 3-1 win over Omonia.

8. Odion Ighalo (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia)
Odion Ighalo came through with another goal as Al Hilal cruised to another home win.

9. Offor Chinonso (CF Montreal, USA)

Offor came through with a vital goal to help CF Montreal cruised to a home win.

10. Abdulrahman Taiwo (FC Spartak Trnava, Slovakia)
Taiwo scored his side only goal in their 3-1 defeat against FC DAC 1904, his 8th goal of the season.

11. Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Italy)
Osimhen recorded a brace in Napoli win over Torino, his 21st goal of the season.

12. Stephen Eze (Queens Park, Scotland)
The big framed defender came through with a winning goal for his side over Inverness.

13. Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal, Spain)
Chukwueze opened scoring for Villarreal in their 3-1 win over Osasuna.

14. Marcus Abraham (FC Porto, Portugal)
Marcus came through with a brace in FC Porto B thumbing of Leixões Sport Club.

15. Mbah Christian (Partizan, Albania)
Mbah scored the last goal in Partizani 4-1 win over Kastrioti.

16. Oguns Ade (Caracas, Venezuela)
Ade proved a superb sub as he came off the bench to net in Caracas 2-0 win over Metropolitanos.

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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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