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Dennis who was subbed in the 66th minute of the encounter scored a goal and assisted another in Watford’s 3-2 victory against Aston Villa on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Other Super Eagles of Nigeria stars such as Oghenekaro Etebo and William Troost-Ekong were also impressive in the game and were both on for the entire duration of the game. Nigerian national team captain, Ahmed Musa, started his adventure in Turkey on a brilliant note after scoring a beautiful goal in Karagumruk’s 3-2 win over Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig. Musa who won the man-of-the-match was impressive in what has gone on to become his first game in Turkish football.
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Nigerian Paralympics champion, Lucy Ejike, has been named Team Nigeria’s captain for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games. The powerlifter commands great experience and has won five medals since she made her Paralympics debut in Sydney 2000, three gold medals and two silver medals for Nigeria. Further, the President of the Nigerian Para-Powerlifting Federation, Ruel Ishaku, has assured Nigerians that athletes that will represent Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics will win numerous medals like they are familiar with. Ishaku sounded confident: “As usual, we will go and conquer the world. We are coming back with gold medals and World Records.” The former World Record holder and gold medalist is already in Tokyo and will be looking to give every bit of support to competing athletes. Sources Instagram @eaglestrackerng Instagram @makingofchamps Featured Image Source: Goal
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