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UECL: Nigeria’s Abiodun Ogunniyi on target as FK Auda reach next  qualification round

UECL: Nigeria’s Abiodun Ogunniyi on target as FK Auda reach next qualification round

Abiodun Ogunniyi was on target as FK Auda defeated Cliftonville FC 2-1 on Wednesday in their second leg, second qualifying round in the Europa Conference League. The former Sunshine Stars man brilliantly dribbled pass a defender in the box, before a lovely execution in the 51st minute to open the scoring for the Latvian side. 51’ Aizieeeet! Gaidījām, gaidījām un sagaidījām 🔥 Otrā puslaika 51. minūtē...

Done Deal: Douglas Luiz joins Juventus from Aston Villa

Done Deal: Douglas Luiz joins Juventus from Aston Villa

Juventus have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz from Premier League side Aston Villa. Luiz, who is currently at the Copa America with Brazil, has signed a five-year contract with the Biaconeri. The former Serie A champions, announced the development on their official X handle on Sunday. Can you hear the music? 🎵 Douglas Luiz's Greatest Hits are about to drop. 🎧 pic.twitter.com/1Th93lmBOK —...

Martinez: Why Argentine did not get sent off despite second yellow in shootout

Argentine international Emiliano Martinez was the subject of a controversial call in the Europa Conference League during Aston Villa's quarterfinal second leg against Lille on Thursday night. The World Cup winner was allowed to continue in goal for Villa during the penalty shootouts despite receiving a second yellow card at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1781044751514357997?t=flgsNq98sROhA471pGy3YQ&s=19 Martinez had initially received a yellow card in the 39th minute, and...

UEL/UECL: Chukwueze, Akpom, Aubameyang and five other Africans to watch out for in the knockout playoff second leg

UEL/UECL: Chukwueze, Akpom, Aubameyang and five other Africans to watch out for in the knockout playoff second leg

The second leg of the UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League knockout playoff takes centre stage tonight with 15 teams vieing for a place in the round of 16. These fixtures are incomplete without African players and Afrosport takes a look eight players across the two competitions to keep an eye on. Europa League Amine Gouri (Algeria & Rennes) vs AC Milan Gouri has been...

Europa Conference League: Orban’s hattrick seals comeback win for Gent in five-goal thriller

Europa Conference League: Orban’s hattrick seals comeback win for Gent in five-goal thriller

Nigerian striker Gift Orban found the back of the net three times in Gent’s 3-2 win over Icelandic side Breidablik in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night. The 21-year-old former Stabaek forward opened the scoring for his Belgian side in the sixth minute for his third goal in as many matches. He made a darting run into the box before latching onto a sublime pass...