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CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers eliminated from final qualification round

CAF Champions League: Enugu Rangers eliminated from final qualification round

Enugu Rangers were eliminated from the CAF Champions League by Sagrada Esperanca of Angola after a 3-2 aggregate scoreline in their second preliminary round clash on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Flying Antelopes took a 1-0 lead into the second leg clash, courtesy of a 78th-minute strike from Kazeem Ogunleye at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The eight-time Nigerian champions were however beaten 3-1 at the November 11...

NPFL: Enyimba begin title defense against Bendel Insurance

CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba advance into group stage

Nine-time Nigerian champions Enyimba advanced into the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a 3-2 penalty shootout win against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso in the second leg of the second preliminary round on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Yemi Olanrewaju's side drew 0-0 with their West African counterparts in the first leg in Bamako, and both teams also failed to score in the second leg...

Joel Yakubu: Nigerian youngster joins Slovan Liberec from Mahanaim FC

Joel Yakubu: Nigerian youngster joins Slovan Liberec from Mahanaim FC

Nigerian youngster Joel Yakubu has joined Czech Republic First League side Slovan Liberec from Abuja-based Mahanaim FC, Afrosport reports. The 18-year-old midfielder had his medical on Wednesday, and has signed a three-year deal. Mahanaim FC confirmed the development, a day after also transferring former Golden Eaglets captain Yahaya Lawali to MFK Karvina, also in the Czech Republic. "Mahanaim FC is delighted to seal Yakubu's deal after...

Yahaya Lawali: Ex-Golden Eaglets captain ready for European challenge after joining MFK Karvina

Yahaya Lawali: Ex-Golden Eaglets captain ready for European challenge after joining MFK Karvina

Former Golden Eaglets captain Yahaya Lawali says he is excited with his move to Czech Republic side MFK Karvina and is looking forward to excelling in a new environment, Afrosport reports. The defender recently completed a move from Mahanaim FC Abuja and signed a four-year deal. In an interview with The PUNCH, the 18-year-old said: "Part of my dreams and visions is to take my game...

NPFL: Enyimba begin title defense against Bendel Insurance

CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba coach assures of better outing against Etoile Filante

Head coach of Enyimba Yemi Olanrewaju says the team will work very hard to ensure they do not fall short in their second preliminary round, second leg CAF Confederation Cup clash against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso, Afrosport reports. The People's Elephant forced Etoile Filante to a 0-0 draw in Bamako in the first leg, and the former Mountain of Fire FC coach is now targeting...