Tag: Odion ighalo
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Odion Ighalo scores first goal of the season
Nigeria International, Odion Jude Ighalo registered among the scorers for the first time this season in the Saudi Arabia Pro League against on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ighalo scored in the very first minute as Al Wehda secured a 2-1 victory over Al-Orobah in the Saudi Pro League at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium. The visitors…
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Legend: Granada honour Ighalo on his return to Spain
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo was bestowed an honour on his return to Granada CF of Spain with his Saudi Arabia club, Al-Wehda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. On what was a special night for Granada CF at the Trofeo Ciudad de Granada 40th edition, Granada CF welcomed Al-Wehda from Saudi Arabia, whose have Granada legend in their…
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Brace: Odion Ighalo ends 9-game scoreless streak
Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo ended a three-month goal drought as he helped his side Al-Wehda to victory over Al-Khaleej in Saudi Arabia League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former Super Eagles striker scored twice to make it 14 goals this season and give Al-Wehda a 2-1 win at Dammam. Odion Ighalo opened score on 27 minute after slotting…
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SPL: Odion Ighalo silently making waves in Saudi after 2023/24 second campaign hatrick
Only two players have scored multiple hat-tricks in the Roshn Saudi League this season, aside from the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The first is Al Hilal’s Brazilian sensation Malcom, who just made his RSL debut. The other player is someone you might recognize as Abderrazak Hamdallah, Karim Benzema, or Aleksandar Mitrovic. However, you would be mistaken.…
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It’s time we act!!! Olise re-echos Ighalo’s dissatisfaction fears destroying local talents
Former Nigeria international, Sunday Olise has complained of the number homebased players available in Nigeria’s 41 man list for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro on the back of the list revealed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has only included three homebased players. This Super Eagles…
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“I don’t think is right not to invite home base players,” Ighalo advocates for more homebased
Super Eagles striker, Odiom Jude Ighalo has expressed his dissatisfaction in the provisional list Jose Peseiro submitted for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 41 man list which will still be trimmed down to 27 for the biggest African football competition taking place in…
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NWFLCOA congratulates Bayelsa Queens on CAFWCL WAFU B’ triumph
The Nigeria Women Football League Club Owners Association (NWFLCOA) have congratulated Bayelsa Queens on winning the WAFU Zone B Women’s Champions League qualifiers. The Nigeria women’s football league champions emerged victorious on Saturday after easing through Ampem Ladies of Ghana three goals to nil. And this feat has elicited felicitations from the women’s…
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Super Falcons Sneak Into Nigeria Uncelebrated
After failing to impress at the just concluded Women Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Super Falcons of Nigeria return to the country on Monday afternoon with virtually no one noticing their arrival, Nigeriasoccernet.com understands. The 9-time African champions finished fourth in the tournament in Morocco after losing their 3rd place match by a…
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Super Falcons Gets Paltry $1k Each Instead Of $10k
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With about 24 hours to their third place game against Zambia, the Super Falcons may yet again boycott training sessions, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. This is because the players were paid a paltry $1,000 each out of $10,000 by the Nigeria Football Federation. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Football Correspondent and former NFF Reforms Committee Member,…
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NFF Respond To Falcons Allowances None Payment Saga
Ibrahim Gusau, a member of the Nigeria Football Federation has explained the payment processes to the Super Falcons regarding their pending allowances, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. On Wednesday morning, the Falcons boycott their training session as a result of none payment of allowances promised them by the ministry. “We have met with the Super Falcons players and…
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BREAKING: Super Falcons Boycott Training Over Unpaid Appearance Allowance
Reports emanating from Morocco in the early hours of Wednesday states that the Super Falcons players have refused a scheduled training session this morning as players were demanding the immediate payment of their appearance fee, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. As revealed to Nigeriasoccernet.com by a close source, the NFF is understood to have promised to pay…
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WAFCON 2022: Morocco Coach Boast Super Falcons Cannot Stop Her Title Bid
Ahead of the Monday semifinal clash against African’s most successful female national team Nigeria, head coach of the 2022 WAFCON has boasted her side remain unstoppable in their bid to win their first ever trophy, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Atlas Lioness of Morocco secured their place in the semi-final of the competition after they defeated…
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Leicester City’s Defender Celebrates Falcons World Cup Ticket
Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Leicester City Women defender, Ashleigh Plumptre still in celebration mood following Super Falcons qualification for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Having represented England at U-15, U-17, U-19 and U-23 level, Plumptre switched her allegiance to Nigeria, her father’s country. Having missed Super Falcons last two group games…
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WAFCON: Ajibade Sends Strong Warnings To Super Falcons Rivals
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Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade has sent a strong warning to teams in the semifinal of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, claiming none can stop Nigeria from claiming her 10th title Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Ajibade whose Woman of the Match performance earned the Super Falcons a spot in the 2022 WAFCON semifinal and…
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WAFCON 2022: “It Will Be A Difficult Game” – Waldrum Speaks On Cameroon Game
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Speaking ahead of the quarterfinal tie with Cameroon, head coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Randy Waldrum said the game will be a difficult match, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Nigeria qualified for the quarterfinal after beating Burundi 4-0 in their final group C game on Sunday. The win set the Super Falcons up against the Indomitable…
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WAFCON 2022: Super Falcons Smash Burundi To Set Up A Quarterfinal Clash With Cameroon
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Nigeria women’s senior football team, the Super Falcons thrashed Burundi 4-0 in their final group game at the ongoing Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Nigeriasoccernet.com can reports. The Randy Waldrum girls had kicked off their campaign with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to South Africa before bouncing back with a 2-0 win over Botswana in…
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WAFCON 2022: Super Falcons Visit Botswana’s Camp, Sympathies With Injured Player
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Super Falcons of Nigeria played the big sister’s role after paying a courtesy visit to the camp of Botswana women’s national team, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Falcons defeated Botswana 2-0 in their first ever meeting to bounce back from the 2-1 opening day loss to South Africa. Botswana who won their first game 4-2 against Burundi…
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WAFCON 2022: Falcons Debut Excites Monday Gift
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FC Robo of Lagos forward Monday Gift who made her debut for the Falcons in their 2-0 win against Botswana has expressed her joy, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The agile and versatile forward was initially omitted from the Super Falcons WAFCON squad but her form for Bayelsa United where she was loaned to during the Nigeria Women…
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Waldrum Apologies For Comments On Nigeria Media
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Head Coach of Super Falcons, Randy Waldrum has apologized for his statement at Thursday’s post-match conference at which he dropped an unsavoury comment about the Nigeria media. The gaffer had mentioned something about the the Nigeria media being ‘negative’ but the Nigeria Football Federation had immediately called him to order, saying the statement was uncomplimentary…
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2022 WAFCON: Uchebe Proud To Score First Super Falcons Goal
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Following Super Falcons 2-0 victory against Botswana, one of the goal scorers on the night Christy Uchebe has expressed her delight in grabbing her first Super Falcons goal, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Super Falcons bounced back from their early setback in the tournament when they lost 2-1 to South Africa by beating Botswana 2-0. Onumonu…