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Awoniyi Strikes as Nottingham Forest Advance in FA Cup

Awoniyi Strikes as Nottingham Forest Advance in FA Cup

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Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi played a crucial role in Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup victory over Exeter City, scoring a stunning goal in a thrilling contest that ended in a 2-2 draw after regular time. Forest eventually triumphed 4-2 in a penalty shootout, securing their place in the fifth round. Awoniyi’s goal came just before

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Nigerians Sorinola, Tijani Lead Plymouth’s FA Cup Upset vs Liverpool

Nigerians Sorinola, Tijani Lead Plymouth’s FA Cup Upset vs Liverpool

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Plymouth Argyle delivered one of the biggest shocks of modern FA Cup history by defeating quadruple-chasing Liverpool 1-0 to secure a place in the fifth round. Two Nigerian players played key roles in the upset at Home Park on Sunday evening. Matthew Sorinola, a Fulham academy graduate, started the game at wingback, while former Nigeria

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Ejuke Makes Appearance as Sevilla Falls 4-1 to Barcelona

Ejuke Makes Appearance as Sevilla Falls 4-1 to Barcelona

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Chidera Ejuke was introduced in the 63rd minute during Sevilla’s 4-1 home defeat to Barcelona in their La Liga clash on Sunday. By the time Ejuke entered the fray, Sevilla was already trailing 3-1, and despite some spirited efforts, the team couldn’t mount a comeback. January signing Akor Adams missed the game due to a

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Sadiq Impresses in Valencia’s Victory Over Leganes

Sadiq Impresses in Valencia’s Victory Over Leganes

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Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq played a role in Valencia’s 2-0 win against Leganes in a La Liga encounter on Sunday. The Nigerian international, making his third appearance for the club, entered the match as a substitute for Hugo Duro in the 59th minute. While Sadiq didn’t find the back of the net, his presence

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Babatunde Toafeek Wins NNL Goal of the Month for January

Babatunde Toafeek Wins NNL Goal of the Month for January

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Babatunde Toafeek of Gateway United FC has been honoured with the Nigerian National League NNL Goal of the Month award for January 2025, following his spectacular strike that wowed fans and critics alike. His goal a perfectly curled shot into the far corner demonstrated a masterful blend of precision, technique, and creativity. Ambassador Paul Maduakor,

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Troost-Ekong Helps Al Kholood Secure 3-2 Win Over Al Riyadh

Troost-Ekong Helps Al Kholood Secure 3-2 Win Over Al Riyadh

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William Troost-Ekong played a key role in Al Kholood’s 3-2 victory against Al Riyadh in the Saudi Professional League. The win marks a return to form for Al Kholood after their recent 4-3 defeat to Al Ittihad. Al Riyadh opened the scoring just a minute into the match through Ibrahim Bayesh. However, Al Kholood responded

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Ndidi Returns, But Maguire’s Late Goal Sends Leicester Out of FA Cup

Ndidi Returns, But Maguire’s Late Goal Sends Leicester Out of FA Cup

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Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford, thanks to a late header from Harry Maguire. The match marked the return of Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to Leicester’s starting lineup after recovering from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him since December

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Super Eagles-eligible Murphy stars as Newcastle beat Arsenal

Super Eagles-eligible Murphy stars as Newcastle beat Arsenal

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Newcastle United booked their place in the Carabao Cup final after a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the second leg of the semifinal, securing a 4-0 aggregate win. The match saw notable contributions from Super Eagles-eligible players Jacob Murphy and Ethan Nwaneri. Newcastle doubled their lead in the 52nd minute through Anthony Gordon, who capitalized

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Boniface's extra time goal sends Leverkusen to German Cup semis

Boniface’s extra time goal sends Leverkusen to German Cup semis

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Victor Boniface was the hero for Bayer Leverkusen as he scored the decisive extra time goal that sealed a thrilling 3-2 victory over local rivals FC Cologne in the German Cup quarterfinals. Boniface’s strike came after Leverkusen mounted a stunning comeback from 2-0 down, levelling the match in regulation time to force extra time. The

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