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Why Onuachu Remained At Genk – Technical Director

6Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Why Onuachu Remained At Genk – Technical Director

Genk Technical Director, Dimitri De Condé has explained that Super Eagles forward, Paul Onuachu remained at the club despite the desire to leave because no worthy offer was received. “We had made agreements with Onuachu and Lucumi that we would think about an outgoing transfer that did not come about, but we are not sorry about that,” De Condé told Voetbal Primeur. “That can only reinforce our sporting ambitions.” Read also: Aribo Bags A Place in Scottish Premiership Team Of The We Ghana FA Appoints Rajevac As New Black Stars Coach Qatar 2022: Okoye Confident of Victory Against Cape Verde De Condé stated that despite his inability to secure a deal away from Belgium, Onuachu is happy to stay at Genk. He added, “Their wish to leave was only a personal ambition and ne...

Qatar 2022: Okoye Confident of Victory Against Cape Verde

6Sep

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News, Nigeria, Sports, World Cup

Qatar 2022: Okoye Confident of Victory Against Cape Verde

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye is optimistic that the absence of some key Premier League players will not jeopardise the team’s chances of defeating Cape Verde in Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers at the Estadio Municipal Aderito Sena, Mindelo. Recall that Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, William Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo and Joe Aribo have been exempted from the game due to UK covid-19 rule that placed Cape Verde as a red-zone. Read also: Why Onuachu Remained At Genk – Technical Director Nigeria are currently top of Group C after defeating Liberia 2-0 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium while Cape Verde played a 1-1 draw against Central Africa Republic (CAR).The Sparta Rotterdam goalkeeper reacting to their absence, stated that the Super Eagles will so...

Enyimba Set To Appoint Finidi George As Head Coach

4Sep

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Enyimba Set To Appoint Finidi George As Head Coach

Former Super Eagles winger Finidi George is expected to be named the new head coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Enyimba. Enyimba, according to reports have concluded talks with Finidi and is likely to be appointed next week. The Peoples Elephant failed to renew the contract of erstwhile head coach Fatai Osho following the conclusion of the 2020/21 season. Read also: 2022 WCQ: My Focus On CAR Game, Not Unpaid Salaries -Rohr Finidi, who holds a UEFA B coaching license has never managed a club or national team in the past. The 50-year-old was appointed Spanish Real Betis director of international football in 2010. Enyimba finished third on the NPFL table last season and will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup next term. Source: CompleteSports

Qatar 2022: Troost-Ekong Sets World Cup Target

3Sep

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Qatar 2022: Troost-Ekong Sets World Cup Target

Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has urged the team to book a ticket at the 2022 FIFA World Cup scheduled to hold in Qatar. Gernot Rohr’s charges will begin their quest for a place in the competition when they host the Lone Star of Liberia at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on Friday (today). Troost-Ekong celebrated his 28th birthday with his teammates at their Eko Hotel and Suites camp on Wednesday. Asked to state his wish, the Watford defender declared that he is looking forward to the team making it to Qatar and doing something special at the mundial. Read Also: 2022 WCQ: My Focus On CAR Game, Not Unpaid Salaries -Rohr “My birthday wish is that we qualify for the World Cup and we can do something special as a team,” Troost-Ekong said. “I’m really proud to ...

1Sep

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Uzoho Completes Omonia Nicosia Transfer

Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho has completed a transfer to his former club, Omonia Nicosia on a three-year deal. Uzoho linked up with Omonia Nicosia after terminating his contract with another Cypriot club Apoel Nicosia. “Omonia Nicosia has signed the 22-year-old Nigerian international goalkeeper, Francis Ouzoho, who played for APOEL last season,” reads a statement on the club’s website. “The cooperation contract is for a period of three years. “The footballer wore the jersey with the clover on his chest and the 2019-20 season, while he also played for Anorthosis and Deportivo La Coruna. He is international with the national team of his homeland. “We welcome Francis to the OMONIA family and wish him every success.” Source: CompleteSports

Aribo Elated With Massive Rangers Win Over Ross County

23Aug

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Aribo Elated With Massive Rangers Win Over Ross County

Joe Aribo is in high spirit for the new season after Rangers got back to winning ways following the win against Ross County on Sunday. The Super Eagles player opened the scoring for the Gers in the 4-2 win with Connor Goldson, Alfredo Morelos and Scott Arfield netting the other goals for Rangers. “The boys are buzzing. We knew what we had to do today and put in a strong performance. We are definitely happy that we were able to do that,” Aribo told Rangers TV. “I have [scored a goal like that before]. I did it last season at home, it was a similar position and similar finish. Read Also: All D’Tigress Players Withdraw From 2022 FIBA World Cup Over Neglect, Blast NBBF, Sports Ministry, Others (Video) “I think when we come to places like this, we need to start fast and be on top...

Igbalo Bags Brace As Al Shabab Squander 3 Goal Lead

22Aug

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Igbalo Bags Brace As Al Shabab Squander 3 Goal Lead

Former Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo netted a brace as his club Al Shabab drew 3-3 with Al Ittifaq in their Saudi Professional Football League clash at the King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh on Saturday night. Al Shabab led 3-0 but the visitors fought back to earn a share of the spoils in the game. Ighalo put the Lions ahead in the 39th minute following an assist from Moteb Al-Harbi. Read Also: Chukwueze Plays For Villarreal After Five Months Out Injured The home team doubled their advantage late in the first half with Eva Banega converting from the spot. Banega set up Ighalo for the third goal five minutes after the break. Al Ittifaq then rallied back through goals from Walid Azarou, Robin Quaison and Ibrahim Mahnashi. Source: CompleteSports

Simy On Verge of Salernitana Transfer, Set to Undergo Medical

19Aug

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Simy On Verge of Salernitana Transfer, Set to Undergo Medical

Nigerian forward, Simy Nwankwo is in advanced talks to join Salerno with a medical scheduled for Thursday ahead of his transfer to the newly promoted Salernitana, Football Italia reports. Simy is ready to complete the move from Crotone, on loan with obligation to buy for a total €6m including bonuses. Read Also: Super Eagles Drop Two Places In Latest FIFA Ranking The negotiations had dragged on for some time but were finally concluded over the last 24 hours. Simy scored 20 goals in 38 Serie A appearances last season, but was still unable to prevent Crotone’s relegation to Serie B. Source: CompleteSports

Onuachu Continues Goal Scoring Form As Genk Record Huge Win

15Aug

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Onuachu Continues Goal Scoring Form As Genk Record Huge Win

Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Paul Onuachu continued from where he left off in the Belgian Jupiter League by producing a stellar performance as Genk thumped OH Leuven 4-0 on Saturday. Onuachu notched his second goal in three league games after opening his account last Saturday against Kortrijk. The Super Eagles striker doubled Genk’s lead when he struck in the 59th minute. Read Also: Super Eagles Drop Two Places In Latest FIFA Ranking While Onuachu saw 90 minutes of action against OH Leuven, his compatriot Cyriel Dessers was an unused substitute. The win took Genk up to the fourth position on seven points after four league games played so far. Onuachu scored one goal in the Champions League home and away qualifiers against Shahktar Donetsk. However, it was not enoug...

Eagles Striker, Dennis Marks EPL Debut With A Bang

15Aug

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Eagles Striker, Dennis Marks EPL Debut With A Bang

Super Eagles Striker, Emmanuel Dennis has shown promising prospects after netting the opener in Watford’s 3-2 win over Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Saturday. The Nigerian international, who wasted no time to announce his arrival to English football, putting in an impressive display in the match. Dennis joined the exclusive list of the likes of John Utaka, Osaze Peter Odemwingie, and Odion Ighalo as Nigerian players who scored on their first outing in the English Premier League. What is more interesting about the victory was the way the Dennis and Club-record signing Ismaila Sarr combined well to sink Villa. Sarr had already set up Emmanuel Dennis’ first club goal for Watford’s opener before he found the net himself for their second. However, describing his feeli...