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Tijani Muhamed sets goal target at Plymouth Argyle

Tijani Muhamed sets goal target at Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle new acquisition, Tijani Muhamed, has set a target of scoring 20 or more goals in the upcoming 2024-25 Championship season. The lanky forward recently completed a loan move from Czech Republic giants Slavia Prague to the English second tier side, with an option of a permanent move. In an interview with OJB Sports, the 6ft 4 tall player said it is pertinent to hit...

Akpom leads Championship scorer’s chart in Middlesbrough victory

Middlesbrough coach Carrick raves about in-form Akpom

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick spoke highly of Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom after his brace in Boro's 3-0 win over Blackpool at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday. The 27-year-old scored twice before the hour mark, taking his league goals tally this season to 16, keeping him atop the scorers chart. https://twitter.com/SkyBetChamp/status/1622143236679532545?t=ICWSEByMOEaOPa3pWNN3iQ&s=19 Akpom opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, finishing off a brilliant team move with a...

Man Utd loanee Diallo wins two EFL awards at Sunderland

Man Utd loanee Diallo wins two EFL awards at Sunderland

Sunderland winger Amad Diallo completed a double swoop of awards as he was voted the EFL’s Young Player of the Month and the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month for December. His impressive performances during the festive period earned him the double honour, as he scored three goals in five games, including a brilliant strike in a 4-1 win over Wigan Athletic. The Ivorian's season has...

Nigerians in Europe: Ranking top stars from Osimhen, Moffi & Onuachu

Nigerians in Europe: Ranking top stars from Osimhen, Moffi & Onuachu

European football is back in full swing after the World Cup break and winter break with the major leagues back in action. Over the weekend, Nigeria internationals gave good accounts of themselves with outstanding displays and Afrosport ranks the country's stars who are making huge waves across Europe.   Victor Osimhen: Napoli In July 2020, Victor Osimhen sealed a move to Italian side Napoli for a club...

Akpom leads Championship scorer’s chart in Middlesbrough victory

Akpom wins Championship Player of the Month award

Nigeria’s Chuba Akpom has been voted Championship Player of the Month for December. The Middlesbrough striker has been in fine form since the appointment of former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick as manager of the team. Akpom scored four goals in as many games in the month of December, including a famous hat-trick in the home game against Wigan Athletic at the Riverside Stadium. The 27-year-old...