Category: UEFA
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Viktoria Plzen’s defeat saddens Durosinmi
Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his frustration following Viktoria Plzen’s heartbreaking 2-1 home defeat to Lazio in their Europa League Round of 16 first-leg clash on Thursday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Durosinmi, who scored the hosts’ only goal, was left ruing missed opportunities after Gustav Isaksen netted a stoppage-time winner for the Serie A…
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UEL: Durosinmi scores as his Viktoria Plzen bow to Lazio
Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi found the back of the net, but a dramatic stoppage-time goal from Gustav Isaksen sealed a 2-1 victory for nine-man Lazio against Viktoria Plzen in their Europa League Round of 16 first leg clash on Thursday, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The 22-year-old striker made his third appearance in the competition this season, registering…
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Cyriel Dessers delighted with Rangers’ performance against Fenerbahce
Cyriel Dessers believes Rangers can be proud of their 3-1 away victory over Fenerbahce in their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first-leg encounter on Thursday night in Istanbul, writes Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Super Eagles striker had a goal and an assist in the impressive win at the ?ükrü Saraco?lu Spor Kompleksi, though two of his…
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UEL: Cyriel Dessers bags a goal & an assist as Rangers stun Fenerbahce in Istanbul
Cyriel Dessers delivered a standout performance, scoring and providing an assist as Rangers secured a 3-1 away victory against Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 clash on Thursday. The Super Eagles striker has now registered three goals and two assists in nine Europa League appearances this season. Across all…
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A night of mixed emotions for Ademola
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman moved from hero to villain after side Atalanta BC was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Club Brugge on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning African footballer of the year scored and missed a penalty but failed to save his team from falling 1-3 at the Stadio…
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Onyedika delighted with first Champions League goal
Club Brugge midfielder, Raphael Onyedika has expressed his excitement after scoring his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onyedika’s strike proved to be a consolation as Brugge lost 3-1 to the Premier League giants on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international struggled to contain his emotions after the…
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UCL: Nathan Tella seals win for R16-bound Leverkusen
Nigeria Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella’s vital goal consolidated victory for German Bundesliga Champions, Bayer Leverkusen as they progress to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tella’s second-half goal and first UCL goal helped the Werkself to a 2-0 win over Sparta Praha at the Bay Arena on Wednesday. Florian…
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UCL: Ademola Lookman stars with goal & assist inmSturm Graz thumping
2024 Europa League champions, Atalanta BC eased past Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League courtesy of a fine performance of Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning African footballer of the year came from the bench at 1-0 to lead the Italian Serie A side to a 5-0 victory over the Austrian League champions at…
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UEL: Dele Bashiru scores in Lazio’s win over Ajax
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was on hand to help Lazio to a great win over Ajax in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He was on target, scoring the second goal for Lazio as they defeated AFC Ajax 1-3 away from home at the Johan Cruyff ArenaLoum Tchaouna opened the score…
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UCL: Lookman scores, gets MOTM in loss against Madrid
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman continued his fine form in Atalanta BC’s defeat to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored with a beautiful finish, but could not prevent Atalanta from falling to a tough 2-3 home defeat vs Real Madrid in Bergamo. Kylian Mbappe opened scored in the 10th…
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UEL: Victor Osimhen’s goal earns a point for Galatasaray against AZ Alkmaar
Victor Osimhen’s goal proved vital once again for Galatasaray in their UEFA Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker scored for Galatasaray after the hosts had gone into the lead earlier in the game at AZ Stadion. Svens Mijnans opened score for Alkmaar 2 minutes into the encounter before Osimhen…
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UEL: Osimhen’s double edge Spurs
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen was in his goal scoring element on Thursday as he helped Galatasaray to a slim win over Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning African footballer of the year netted twice to give the Turkish side a 3-2 win over the English Premier League side…
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UEL: Cyriel Dessers’ goal earn Rangers point
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Dessers scored his 9th goal of the season for Rangers against Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dessers salvaged a crucial point for Rangers in Greece, equalizing after Olympiakos’ early lead to end the score at 1-1. Olympiacos scored first in the second half through Ayoub…
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UCL: Lookman continues stellar form with a goal in Atalanta’s win
In a standout Champions League performance, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman struck once again for Atalanta, helping secure a vital victory over Stuttgart on Wednesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. This goal marked Lookman’s second in this season’s Champions League, further solidifying his critical role in Atalanta’s ongoing nine-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, comprising seven wins and two…
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UCL: Olatunji’s goal not enough as Sparta Prague fall to Brest
In a challenging Champions League night, Nigerian forward Victor Olatunji gave Sparta Prague fans a moment of excitement with a late goal against Brest, his second in this season’s European campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Although Olatunji’s strike came in stoppage time, it wasn’t enough to avoid a 2-1 defeat, leaving Sparta struggling in the group-stage rankings.…
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UCL: Chukwueze’s assist, Onyedika’s red, a night of contrasting fortunes
Samuel Chukwueze helped his side, AC Milan beat fellow Super Eagles Raphael Onyedika’s side, Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday Night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Italian Serie A side defeated the Belgian side 3-1 against a 10-man Club Brugge after Onyedika was shown a red card. After Joel Ordóñez hit the crossbar for…
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UCL: Boniface out of Leverkusen’s clash with Brest
Bayer Leverkusen will be without star forward Victor Boniface for their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Brest, as manager Xabi Alonso confirmed the Nigerian striker’s absence due to an unfortunate car accident earlier this week, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Boniface’s omission from the squad comes as a precautionary measure following the incident, which has understandably impacted…
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UCL: Boniface scores first Champions League goal as Leverkusen edge Milan
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface earned a slim win for his side Bayer Leverkusen over Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface scored the only goal as the German Bundesliga champions defeated the Italian Serie A giants 1-0 at the BayArena. After scoring a goal in…
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UEL: Cyriel Dessers assists Rangers to Victory over Malmo
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers played a part in Rangers’ defeat of Malmo FF in the UEFA Europa League clash on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Rangers defeated Swedish side, Malmo FF in front their fans 2-0 to kickoff their 2024/25 UEFA Europa League group campaign, Dessers providing one of the assists of the goals on the…
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UEL: Victor Osimhen lead Galatasaray to victory against PAOK
Nigeria Super Eagles striker has continued his fine time for his new club, Galatasaray as he propelled them to victory in the UEFA Europa League against PAOK, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Victor Osimhen got his third assist in three matches for Galatasaray in their 3-1 home victory in their Europa League opener on Wednesday night. There was…