Three Nigerians either scored or assisted in helping their sides reach the round of 16 in the UEFA Europa League after Thursday's knockout playoffs second leg encounters, Afrosport reports. Bamidele Yusuf provided an assist in Ferencvaros' 2-0 win over Ludogorets. He also scored in the first leg 2-1 defeat, with the Hungarian giants ultimately pulling through 3-2 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Yira sor was on target in Genk's...
Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Genk in a deal worth £24 million, Afrosport reports. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract at Wolves, with the option for a further year. He becomes the seventh summer arrival at the Molineux, joining the likes of Jhon Arias, Jackson Tchatchoua and Ladislav Krejci. “It feels amazing,” Arokodare told the club website. “It...
Super Eagles full-back Ola Aina and his Nottingham Forest side will participate in the league phase of the 2025-26 season Europa League with notable home and away fixtures against Portuguese giants FC Porto and La Liga side Real Betis, Afrosport reports. Forest are back in a European competition for the first time in 30 years after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season. They were...
Tolu Arokodare is reportedly on the radar of Italian Serie A champions Napoli as a replacement for star striker Romelu Lukaku, who is currently nursing a thigh injury, Afrosport reports. The big Belgian picked up the injury in the Partenopei’s pre-season friendly against Greek giants Olympiacos last Thursday, and is likely to have a lengthy spell on the sidelines that could be up to three months....
Nigeria and Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has claimed the prize for the best African player in the Belgian Pro League, Afrosport reports. Arokodare, the winner of the 2024-25 Ebony Shoe Award, has scored 22 goals and provided seven assists for Genk across all competitions this season, including 20 goals in the Belgian top-flight. The Nigerian played an integral part in Genk’s top-of-the-table finish during the 2024-25...
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