Tag: Sheffield United
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Official: Christian Nwachukwu becomes a Sheffield United player
Nigeria’s Christian Nwachukwu has joined Sheffield United in the EFL Championship from Bulgarian top-flight outfit Botev Plovdiv for an undisclosed fee, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 19-year-old forward has signed a contract until 2027, with an option for two more years. Boss Chris Wilder said: “Christian joins the club after being identified through our new data-driven transfer…
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Reports: Christian Nwachukwu close in on Sheffield United switch
Nigerian winger Christian Nwachukwu is reportedly close to moving to Sheffield United from Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria ahead of the January window transfer deadline, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He will join alongside a 22-year-old Peruvian forward for a combined transfer fee of approximately £2 million for the pair. As per Sheffield Star, the two players were…
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Frank Onyeka breaks Brentford goal jix to seal all three points for Bees against Sheffield United
Frank Onyeka has ended his long-standing goal drought in the English Premier League after scoring Brentford’s second in the 2-0 home win against Sheffield United, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Onyeka then made sure of a first win in over two months with a close-range finish not three minutes after coming on, following a throw-in from Tottenham loanee…
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U-23 Eagles: “The Coach made us realise the importance of winning” – Makanjuola
Nigeria U-23 team captain, Success Makanjuola has revealed the reason behind the team’s success after their win against their Tanzanian counterpart on Saturday. Makanjuola attributed the win of the team in the U-23 African Nations Cup qualifiers at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan to the Coach helping the players see the importance of winning.…
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U-23 AFCON QUALIFIERS: The Fans will Show Us Massive Support- Olympic Eagles Captain
Olympic Eagles captain, Success Makanjuola has expressed confidence that Nigerian football followers particularly those in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, will give the team massive support as the U-23 national team battle their Tanzania counterparts in the 2023 CAF U-23 Nations Cup qualifier. Holding a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Nigeria needs a scoreless draw…