Tag: Sky Bet Championship
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Dele-Bashiru finds the net as Watford, Sunderland share spoils
Tom Dele-Bashiru was on target as Watford was denied victory by a late Sunderland equaliser in a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Sunderland took the lead through Luke O’Nien’s 16th-minute header, but Dele-Bashiru levelled from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time. The 25-year-old’s third goal of the season gave…
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Josh Maja set for surgery following lower leg injury
West Bromwich Albion are set to be without talisman Josh Maja after he picked up a lower leg injury that requires surgery, invariably keeping him out of action for several weeks, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The club confirmed the news through an official statement which reads; “Josh Maja is set to be out for several weeks after…
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Maja’s streak continues despite West Brom defeat
Josh Maja’s impressive scoring run continued, but it wasn’t enough to prevent West Bromwich Albion’s 3-2 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The loss marked West Brom’s first in seven Sky Bet Championship games this season. Maja struck in the 65th minute, netting his seventh goal in as many league appearances…
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Corberán praises Maja’s “quality” display in West Brom’s season opener
West Brom head coach, Carlos Corberán has heaped praise on Josh Maja after the Nigerian forward’s impressive hat-trick in their 3-1 win over Queen Park Rangers on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Maja’s superb display made him the first Albion player to score three goals in the opening game of a league season since Alf Bentley in…
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Dele-Bashiru renews with Watford
Sky Bet Championship out, Watford FC have extended the contract of Nigerian midfielder, Tom Dele-Bashiru until 2028, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tom Dele-Bashiru in 2019, joined the Hornets from English Premier League champions, Manchester City as a teenager. Now, the former Nigeria’s Flying Eagles midfielder has grown, having his best season with the championships outfit in the…
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Semi Ajayi to miss top-flight football as West Brom falls to Southampton in Play-Offs
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi will not be playing top-flight football next season after West Bromwich Albion suffered a 3-1 defeat in the Championship play-off. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Southampton will face Leeds United in the final following a commanding second-half performance. After a goalless first leg, Saints midfielder Will Smallbone broke the deadlock in the second…
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Ndidi strike secures victory for top flight chasers, Leicester City
Wilfred Ndidi proved decisive as Leicester City clinched a crucial 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium, further bolstering their bid for Premier League promotion, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The defensive midfielder found the back of the net, marking his fifth goal of the season and setting the tone for Leicester’s dominance in…
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Ndidi starts, Iheanocho plays but Ipswich hold to a draw Leicester at the tale end
A late equalizer on Tuesday night at the a packed Portman Road ensured Ipswich Town will not be put to shame in front of their own fans following their 1-1 draw inert Leicester City, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi started the game and was instrumental for Leicester in the battle of the top two…
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Championship: Josh Maja out for the rest of the season
West Bromwich Albion striker, Josh Maja has been revealed to have suffered a long term injury due to ankle injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The injury will see the Nigeria international miser out of action for four months after a poor tackle from Dan Ballard in their Sky Bet Championship tie against Sunderland. The boss has provided…
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EFL: Ndidi shines as Leicester blow hot in championship
Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi was in his element on Saturday after Leicester trounced Plymouth Argyle 4-0 at home at the King Power Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Foxes through Stephy Mavididi getting a brace and Patson Daka were a cruise control of the game with no record of cards. As the game drags on, Ndidi put…
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WAFU B U-17: Golden Eaglets’ Michael Win Second MOTM Award
Scored a brilliant free-kick against the Black Starlets of Ghana in Golden Eaglets first win of the tournament, defender Emmanuel Michael again proved his class as Nigeria beat Togo to pick one of the semifinals ticket at the ongoing WAFU B U17 tournament, Nigeriasoccernet can report. Following his outstanding performance against the host (Ghana) in…