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Weekend Review: Twenty (20) Nigerian Stars Who Scored At The Weekend

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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. Emeka Ogbu (Abahani Limited Dhaka, Bangladesh)

Nigerian Striker, Emeka Ogbugh, added to be his goal tally in the Bangladesh Premier League as he came through with a goal in Abahani Limited Dhaka 4-1 win over Bangladesh Police FC.

2. Emmanuel Apeh (Sabah FK, Azerbaijan)

Nigeria eligible striker, Emmanuel Apeh recorded 8th goal of the season following his goal in Sabah FK 0-3 away win over Kapaz PFK in the Azerbaijan Premier League.

3. Peter Godly Michael (Vaasan Palloseura, Finland)

Nigerian forward, Peter Godly Michael, was inspirational for Finnish Veikkausliiga side, Vaasan Palloseura, as his first half assist fired up the team to a 2-1 home win over IFK Mariehamn.

4. Mfon Udoh (Sheikh Russel, Bangladesh)

Nigerian duo of Ikechukwu Kenneth and Mfon Udoh contributed goal(s) to help Bangladesh Football Premier League side Sheikh Russel KC to secure a 1-2 win over Mohammedan SC.

5. Muhamed Tijani (Baník Ostrava, Czech Republic)

After recording a hat-trick on Matchday 30, In-Form Muhamed Tunani came through with another goal on Matchday 31 to help Baník Ostrava record a resounding home win against FC Zbrojovka Brno.

6. Ihezuo Chinwendu (Monterrey Femenil, Mexico)

Nigeria’s scoring sensation, Chinwendu Ihezuo, continued her goal scoring business in the Mexican Liga MX Femenil as she scored her second goal in a row in C.F. Monterrey Femenil 3-2 defeat to Atlas Fútbol Club Femenil.

7. Victor Boniface (Union Saint-Gilloise, Belgium)

Highly rated Nigerian born striker, Victor Boniface added to his goal numbers in the Belgian First Division A to inspire Royale Union Saint-Gilloise to a 1-2 win over Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging at the Jan Breydel Stadium.

8. Terem Moffi (OG Nice, France)

Nigeria Super Eagles talisman, Terem Moffi, found back of the net in Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d’Azur 2-1 home win against Stade Rennais Football Club.

9. Rafiu Durosinmu, Viktoria Plzeň, Czech Republic)

Bullish Nigerian born forward, Rafiu Durosinmi, counted his second goal in the colours of FC Viktoria Plzeň as he found back of the net in FC Viktoria Plzeň 2-2 stalemate against 1. FC Slovácko in one of Matchday 30/31 fixtures played earlier today in the Czech Republic elite league.

10. Orban Gift (Gent, Belgium)

Scoring Sensation, Orban Gift scored his second goal in the Belgian Jupiler league play-off following his goal in Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent 1-2 win over Royal Standard de Liège at the Maurice Dufrasne Stadium.

11. Sunday Adetunji (Shkupi,. Macedonia)

Nigerian forward, Sunday Adetunji, sustained his goal scoring form in the Macedonian First Football League as he nicked his 7th league goal to inspire KF Shkupi to a 2-1 home win over Klubi i Futbollit Shkëndija.

12. Friday Richard (GAIS, Sweden)

Left footed Nigerian Wing-wizard, Friday Richard, was hero for Swedish Superettan side, Göteborgs Atlet- och Idrottssällskap as his winning goal was all the team needed to edge out stubborn Trelleborgs Fotbollsförening.

13. Effiong Nsungusi (Atyrau, Kazakhstan)

Highly rated Nigerian striker, Effiong Nsungusi, came through with his first goal in the colours of Football Club Atyrau in the Kazakhstan Premier League as his late strike rescued points for the team in their 1-1 stalemate against, FK Kaspiy Aktau.

14. Quadri Adediran (Ceske Budejovice)

Promising Nigerian Striker, Quadri Adebayo Adediran, added to his goal tally in the Czech First League as his goal Wass pivotal in SK Dynamo České Budějovice first leg advantage over Slovan Liberec in the play-off.

15. Odey Stephen (Randers FC, Denmark)

Stephen Odey clinched his third (3) goal of the season following his goal in Randers FC disappointing 1-3 home defeat to Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening in the Danish Superliga.

16. Alhaji Gero ( Turun Palloseura, Finland)

Nigerian international, Alhaji Gero, came off the bench to contribute a goal to help Turun Palloseura grind out a point in a Six-Goal thriller against Jaro FC.

17. Ifeanyi Mathew (FC Zürich, Swiss)

Nigerian international, Ifeanyi Mathew counted his second goal in the Swiss Super League as he scored Fussballclub Zürich second goal in their 0-2 win over Fussball Club Basel 1893.

18. Victor Olatunji (Slovan Liberec, Czech Republic)

Sensational Nigerian talisman, Victor Olatunji continued his impressive goal scoring form in the Czech Republic First League following his goal in Slovan Liberec 3-2 loss to SK České Budějovice

19. Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Italy)

King of Naples scored only goal in Napoli slim win over Fiorentina.

20. Goodluck Igbokwe (Gent, Belgium)

Nigerian star Nets brace in Jong Gent 3-1 home win over Dessel Sports

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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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