Archives Tag: Odion Ighalo
“I Dedicate My Goals To My Son” — Ighalo
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles super forward, Odion Ighalo, has dedicated his brace against Libya — in their African Cup of Nations qualifier encounter on Tuesday – to his son, Samuel, whose birthday was on Wednesday, October 17 2018. “I am dedicating my goals to my son who will be a year older tomorrow. I am happy for … Continue reading “I Dedicate My Goals To My Son” — Ighalo
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AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Nigeria 3 : 2 Libya
April 19, 2022
Odion Ighalo has showed Nigerians his true super power yet again, as the Super Eagles edged Libya 3-2 in their African Cup of Nations qualifier, on Tuesday in Sfax, Tunisia. A brace from Ighalo, and one goal from Ahmed Musa has put Nigeria atop the Group E table on 9 points from four (4) games. … Continue reading AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Nigeria 3 : 2 Libya
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Weekend Highlights: Amputee Donation, Super Eagles Trash Libya 4-0
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Donate ₦6m To Nigerian Amputee Football Team An act of providence, prayers answered, or their faith at work — however you would choose to call it; the Nigerian Amputee football team will be representing Nigeria this year, at the Mexico 2018 Amputee World Cup. Prior to their big 4-0 win against Libya in … Continue reading Weekend Highlights: Amputee Donation, Super Eagles Trash Libya 4-0
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Did You Know? Odion Ighalo Grew Up In Ajegunle
April 19, 2022
‘Chinese League Saved My Career’ – Ighalo Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, disclosed the difficulties he was facing with English Premier League side Watford, after his prolonged goal drought which saw him move from a regular to a once-in-several games player. He revealed that if he had chosen to stay back at Watford instead of … Continue reading Did You Know? Odion Ighalo Grew Up In Ajegunle
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Rohr To Drop Mikel Vs Algeria, Uzoho to Debut for Super Eagles
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has dropped Skipper Mikel Obi from the Algerian blanc shot World Cup qualifiers tie scheduled for this evening. According to an information gathered by Complete Sports media, the coach will also give the young FC Deportivo Coruna goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, a chance to debut for the Eagles in the … Continue reading Rohr To Drop Mikel Vs Algeria, Uzoho to Debut for Super Eagles
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Super Eagles Pummel The Indomitable Lions 4-0
April 19, 2022
It was a very eventful evening for Nigeria on Friday at the God’swill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, where the Super Eagles displayed strength, sleight, and skill like we’ve not seen in a long time. After a very snail-like start from the Eagles, that led to the Lions dominating the early minutes of the game, sending … Continue reading Super Eagles Pummel The Indomitable Lions 4-0
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Record Number of Nigerians in English FA Cup
April 19, 2022
The English FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world, dating back to the 1871–72 season. Since its inception, only four Nigerian players have been fortunate to have lifted the prestigious cup. John Mikel Obi leads the pack with four FA Cup winner’s medal which he won with Chelsea in 2006/2007, 2008/2009, 2009/2010 … Continue reading Record Number of Nigerians in English FA Cup
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European Premier League Weekend Roundup
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo scored a brace for his club Watford on Saturday to take his tally for the season to four. His goals were enough to see off a hapless Newcastle United team at St. James Park. Ighalo has now scored 20 goals since the start of 2015, more than any other player … Continue reading European Premier League Weekend Roundup
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Oliseh Recalls English Premier League Trio
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has recalled English Premier League trio: John Mikel Obi, Victor Moses and Odion Ighalo for the upcoming friendlies against Cameroon and Congo. Chelsea duo, Mikel and Moses, and Watford striker Ighalo missed last month’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Tanzania. Mikel and Ighalo were dropped from the team whilst … Continue reading Oliseh Recalls English Premier League Trio
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Ighalo Yearns For Super Eagles Call-Up
April 19, 2022
Watford FC of England striker Odion Ighalo has expressed his desire to make his senior debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 25-year-old had previously represented Nigeria at U-20 level but is yet to receive a call-up to the senior team despite his outstanding performance in the English Championship this season. He is an … Continue reading Ighalo Yearns For Super Eagles Call-Up
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