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Padelli Defends Okoye Amid Udinese Defensive Struggles

Padelli Defends Okoye Amid Udinese Defensive Struggles

The veteran Udinese keeper says the club’s slump is a team problem, as the Super Eagles goalkeeper faces growing criticism in Serie A. Udinese goalkeeper Daniele Padelli has defended teammate Maduka Okoye after growing criticism of the Nigerian international, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. Padelli says Okoye has become a scapegoat for the club’s difficult season. Okoye

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Arokodare Explains Prayer With Weghorst After Ajax Draw

Arokodare Explains Prayer With Weghorst After Ajax Draw

The Super Eagles forward says his bond with the Dutch striker began with one meeting, one question about pressing and a shared Christian faith. Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare has explained the story behind his friendship with FC Twente forward Wout Weghorst, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The two strikers were filmed praying together after Ajax’s 2-2 draw

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Ihejirika Hits Hat-Trick as Šamorín Win 5-3 at Malženice

Ihejirika Hits Hat-Trick as Šamorín Win 5-3 at Malženice

The 22 year old Nigerian striker scored three times as the table topping Slovak side came from behind to win a thrilling eight goal game. Nigerian forward Onyebuchi Ihejirika scored a hat trick as Å amorín beat Dynamo Malženice 5-3 on Saturday in Slovakia’s second tier, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The win keeps Å amorín at the top

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Lookman Unused as Atletico Lose 2-1 at Home to Barcelona

Lookman Unused as Atletico Lose 2-1 at Home to Barcelona

Fermín López scored either side of half-time after Giuliano Simeone’s early opener as Barcelona extended their lead at the top, while Lookman watched from the bench before joining the Super Eagles for the Tanzania double header. Ademola Lookman was an unused substitute as Barcelona came from a goal down to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at

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Nwaiwu, Onuachu Provide Assists in Trabzonspor 2-0 Win

Nwaiwu, Onuachu Provide Assists in Trabzonspor 2-0 Win

Defender Nwaiwu’s long ball created the opener and striker Onuachu laid on Mohamed Salah’s goal, although Nwaiwu is in Eric Chelle’s squad for Tanzania and Onuachu is not. Nigerian duo Chibuike Nwaiwu and Paul Onuachu both provided first-half assists as Trabzonspor beat Alanyaspor 2-0 in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday, November 8. The win

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Sadiq Plays 59 Minutes as Valencia Lose 3-0 to Real Madrid

Sadiq Plays 59 Minutes as Valencia Lose 3-0 to Real Madrid

The Super Eagles striker, who was not named in Eric Chelle’s squad for Tanzania, was replaced by Dani Gómez before Kylian Mbappé sealed the win for José Mourinho’s side. Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was in action as Valencia lost 3-0 at home to Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday night, November 7. The

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