Tag: Enyimba
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Moving On: Rangers put behind controversial Oriental Derby for Ibadan showdown with play 3SC
League leaders, Rangers Int’l have departed the coal city of Enugu ahead of their midweek matchday 36 tie against Shooting Stars in Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rangers, in the top of the table clash against Enyimba on Sunday had the encounter inconclusive after Enyimba players walked off the pitch due to a controversial…
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King of the Pitch: Osimhen beats Boniface to new crown
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has been crowned ‘King of the Pitch’ at the Nigeria Pitch Award over his compatriots, Victor Boniface and Emeka Mbaoma, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Pitch Award, a football ceremony put together to celebrate the contribution and performance of football players and stakeholders yesterday in the gala night announced Super Eagles forward,…
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Dedication and Hard work: Sikiru Alimi reveals key to goal scoring success in NPFL
Remo Stars forward Sikiru Alimi has attributed his prolific goal-scoring in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to total dedication and hard work, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Shooting Stars striker has netted 14 goals this season, making him the joint-highest goalscorer in the league alongside Enyimba’s Chijoke Mbaoma. “Scoring 14 goals in the NPFL has…
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NPFL: Finidi criticizes referees after narrow defeat
Finidi George of Enyimba FC has voiced strong criticism against the referees that officiated the Match Day 29 NPFL encounter between his side and Lobi Stars on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant of Aba surrender one-nil loss to Lobi Stars at the Lafia Township Stadium. The ex-international expressed his discontent with the officiating, particularly…
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Enyimba celebrate Ojo Olorunleke’s National team call up for March friendlies
Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba have congratulated their captain, Ojo Olorunleke for his invite ahead of the Super Eagles friendlies against Ghana and Mali in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. On March 22, the Super Eagles will kick off against Ghana, followed by a match against Mali four days later. Two games this March for our…
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NPFL: Ojo Olorunleke confident of rebound after Akwa United setback
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ojo Olorunleke remains upbeat despite Enyimba’s recent defeat to Akwa United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Enyimba, reigning champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League suffered a 3-1 loss to the Promise Keepers in Uyo. Under the leadership of Finidi George, Enyimba now eyes a comeback as they host Doma United in Aba this Sunday.…
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NPFL: Coach Yemi Embarks on UEFA B coaching license journey
Enyimba assistant coach, Olanrewaju Yemi is poised to kickstart his UEFA B coaching license course, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The young tactican has for the past five years building a commendable profile for his career. Yemi, who clinched the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League title with Enyimba, commenced his coaching journey with Magate FC before moving on…
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Mbaoma beat Olorunleke Ojo to Club’s Player of the Month Award
Forward, Chijoke Mbaoma clinches the Enyimba’s December Player of the Month accolade, surpassing goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite being sidelined with injury, the formidable forward leads the People’s Elephants’ goal tally with five goals, scoring three in as many games last month. With 3?? goals in ?????? 3 matches across December and as Voted…
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NPFL: Rescheduled Plateau United against Rivers United get a new date
The Nigeria Premier Football League board has announced the rescheduling of two pending matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Plateau United will face Rivers United on January 10, 2024, instead of the initially planned date of December 25, 2023. Additionally, the Katsina United versus Enyimba match has been moved to January 17, 2024. Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi…
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Oshoala and Ajibade flaunt and commend the new Falcons’ kits
Super Falcons top strikers Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade on Wednesday evening got the social media buzzing when share images of them dawning the new kits, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday unveiled in view of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, unveiled the Super Falcons’ new look. Oshoala on her Twitter account…
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Super Falcons: Oshoala, Nnadozie,Rasheedat and seven other amazons light up the camp
Nigeria Super Falcons camp in Antalya, Turkey keep improving in numbers as the coach Randy Waldrum welcome 10 more players, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Among the Among new arrivals are Barcelona Femeni forward, Asisat Oshoala, goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Atletico Madrid star, Rasheedat Ajibade and Leicester City defender, Ashleigh Plumptre. With the new arrivals, there are now 19…
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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Oshoala and Ajibade model new Falcons’ Kits
The Nigeria Super Falcons on Monday unveiled their home and away jerseys ahead of the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The home jersey modeled by five time African Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, is designed in a light green background which extends from the top to shorts and…
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Rasheedat Ajibade scores as Athletico wallop Valencia
Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade recorded a goal for Athletico de Madrid Femenino as they thrashed Valencia in the Spanish Women’s League on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons forward contributed her side’s emphatic win with the third goal at the Wanda Alcalá de Henares Sports Center. Maitane had given the home side the lead in the…
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Rasheedat Ajibade scores to help Athletico de Madrid Femenino to a win
Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade was on the score sheet in Athletico Madrid Feminino win over Alhama in the Spanish Women’s League on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. She opened the scoring as Atletico Madrid Feminino cruise to a 3-1 away league win in Murcia. The Super Falcons attacker set up Athletico for an imminent win after her one…
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Copa de La Reina: Rasheedat Ajibade provides assist in Athletico’s quarter final win
Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade provided an assist as Athletico de Madrid Femenino defeated Granada in the quarter final of the Copa de La Reina on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Athletico were three nil winners after regulation time at Nuevo Los Cármenes to progress to the semi finals of the competition. Her fine pass at the…
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Ajibade excited by her brace against Real Sociedad
Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade has expressed excitement over her exploits at the weekend for her club, Athletico de Madrid Femenino, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ajibade was on the score sheet twice as Athletico went on to win by two goals to one in the La Liga F fixture on Saturday. She is happy for the goal…
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Rasheedat Ajibade scores twice in Athletico’s win
Nigeria forward, Rasheedat Ajibade ended her 5-game goal drought in a while after scoring in Athletico de Madrid Femenino’s win over Real Sociedad on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Falcons winger propelled her side to a a two goals to one win with a brace at the Estadio. She scored in the 6th minute after…
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Monday Gift, Rasheedat Ajibade on parade as Tenerife, Atletico share spoils
Super Falcons duo Rasheedat Ajibade and Monday Gift went head to head on Sunday afternoon as Tenerife and Atletico Madrid Feminine clashed in the match day 14 of the Spanish Liga F, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Both Monday and Ajibade played the entire duration of the games that ended 1-1. Ajibade’s Atletico led the contest going into…
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Rasheedat Ajibade reveals 5-aside team if she was a coach
Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade have revealed her ultimate 5-a-side women’s team, adding that should she get a chance to coach them, they would be winners. Since helping Nigeria to a semifinal finish at the 2022 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and winning the tournament’s golden boot, the 23-year-old forward has scored 4 goals…
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Spanish Iberdrola: Ajibade’s coach shown the exit door
Rasheedat Ajibade is set for a new life under a new manager as her club Atletico Madrid Feminine sack coach Oscar Fernandez, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Madrid-based club announced coach Oscar Fernandez’s departure in the early hours of Monday citing the club’s failure to be in the UEFA Women’s Champions League position as the reasons for…