Nigerian trio Franklin Tebo Uchenna, Bamidele Yusuf and Taofeek Ismaheel were all on target in the knockout playoffs of the UEFA Europa League and Conference League on Thursday, Afrosport reports. In the Europa League, Uchenna scored the only goal as Red Star Belgrade defeated Lille on French soil 1-0 while Dele scored the equaliser in Ferencvaros' 2-1 defeat away at Ludogorets. Other Nigerians that featured in...
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho as a “brilliant goalscorer” after netting in the 1-1 draw with Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old came off the bench to score his second goal for the club since joining on a free transfer after his contract with La Liga side Sevilla was mutually terminated. He also...
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Pau Cubarsi is fine after he was kicked in the face in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League tie at Red Star Belgrade which required 10 stitches, Afrosport reports. The youngster was taken off in the 67th minute of Barca's 5-2 thrashing against the Serbian side after he was caught by Uros Spajic's studs as he defended a set piece. Cubarsi...
Nigerian forward Peter Olayinka has successfully completed surgery to repair an achilles tendon injury, Afrosport reports. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during Red Star Belgrade's 5-1 defeat at Monaco in a matchday three encounter in the UEFA Champions League. The Nigeria international reportedly underwent the procedure in Finland and Red Star revealed in a statement that they are yet to ascertain his return period. A statement...
The Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) has confirmed the expulsion of Red Star Belgrade midfielder Guelor Kanga from the national team's training camp in France because of his indecent gesture. Kanga who made his Gabon debut in 2012, is one of the experienced players in the Panthers' selection and was caught to be accommodating his brother and the wife in the team's camp. The action was against...
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