The former African footballer of the year's well-taken brace leads Galatasaray to a Turkish Cup derby 1-2 victory over Fenerbahce in ?ükrü Saraco?lu

The Super Eagles striker lifted the atmosphere for the visitors with a powerful shot in the box to put them in front in the 10th minute of play.

He doubled the lead from the spot on 28 minutes for Galatasaray after a Fenerbache defender handled the ball in the box.

Sebastian Szymanski pulled one back for Fenerbache before the end of halftime to end the half 1-2.

Gala held on in the second half to win the game and reach the semi-finals of the competition where they play Konyaspor.

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Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu could not have the last laugh as his goal could not secure a first Premier League win in two months on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Onuachu scored first before Crystal Palace equalled the score to end the tie 1-1 at St Mary's Stadium.

Onuachu who returned to the starting lineup following his goal in defeat against Wolves before the international break got the goal on 20 minutes.

The Nigerian striker met Fernandes' deep cross with a powerful header that Dean Henderson could only palm into the bottom corner, when the England goalkeeper might have done better.

However, substitute Matheus Franca headed a stoppage-time equaliser to add to Southampton's woes.

Southampton remains bottom of the table, now with 10 points, and is 19 points adrift of safety with eight games left while Palace sit 12th, three points above Manchester United.

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Arokodare scored the second goal of the encounter as the blue and white giants won 4-0 at the Cegeka Arena on Sunday.

Konstantinos Karetsas opened the score in the 38th minute to set the ball rolling as the first half ended 1-0.

Nigeria's red-hot striker doubled the lead 50 minutes before South Korea's Oh Hyeon-gyu who replaced Tolu in the 71st minutes cemented the win with a brace in the 88th and 90 plus minutes.

Tolu Arokodare is the current top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler League with 18 goals and five assists in 31 matches.

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Iheanacho got Boro back into the game after the Reds went behind before beating Oxford United 2-1 at the Riverside.

Michal Helik opened the score for the visitors on 38 minutes to give Oxford United a 1-0 lead.

Kelechi restored parity three minutes into the second half after a good play out wide from Boro. Illing-Junior put in a great low ball across the six-yard box, and Iheanacho was there to put it away.

With 10 minutes left to the end of the game, Neto Borges secured the win after a great combination play from Morris and Illing-Junior out wide before another great cross from Illing-Junior found Neto Borges in the box who flicked a back-heel into the back of the net.

Middlesbrough is 7th on the log with 57 points after 39 matches while Oxford United is 19th with 42 points.

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Osimhen scored the winner in their 1-2 away win over Alanyaspor at the Bahçe?ehir Okullar? Arena, despite going a man down in the first half.

Tonny Vilhena put the hosts ahead in the 23rd minutes of the game, and a red card to Günay Güvenç at additional time complicated things for the league leaders in the first half.

However, Fidan Aliti's own goal in the 51st minute of the game brought Gala back into the game before Victor Osimhen's goal in the 62nd minute sealed the win following a splendid cross by Bar?? Alper Y?lmaz for Osimhen's header.

The win keeps Galatasaray top first seven points better than rivals Fenerbache that have played one less game.

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The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, announced the agricultural machinery and solution company as their official Left Sleeve Sponsor.

The Flying Antelopes management in a released stated the benefits that the company will be bringing in after the deal worth 100,000,000 naira.

"The sponsorship will not only provide essential support to Rangers International FC Enugu but will also highlight Notre Tractors' dedication to empowering communities and driving progress within the agricultural sector.

"This sponsorship is to the tune of 100,000,000 Million Naira each season for two years."

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Nigeria Premier Football League champions will face Comoros champion, US Zilimadjou in the first round of the 2024/2025 CAF Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

In the draws held on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, the Flying Antelopes will kickstart their campaign with the first leg  scheduled for Maluzini between August 16 and 18.

While the return leg is scheduled between the 23rd and 25th of the same month.

In the same vien, Remo Stars have been drawn against ASFAR of Morocco in the first preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.

The two sides will lock horns in the first leg from 16-18 August in Nigeria while the second leg is billed for 23-25 August in Morocco.

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Garando Tekena was on the score sheet to see his Bayelsa United said  put to bed any thoughts of relegation battle against fellow South South Neighbours, Bendel Insurance in their last game of the season in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The midfield just like he opened scored in Bayelsa United's win in Yenagao scored the second goal of the day to propel the Prosperity Boys to a 2-0 victory against the Benin Arsenals at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

Ekeson Okorie had opened score for the visitors after four minutes of action before Tekena doubled the lead on 31 minute, scoring his 5th goal of the season.

Bayelsa United finish the 2023/2024 NPFL league season with 50 points which place them 15th on the log.

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Nigeria Premier Football League side, Rangers International are moving proactively to ensure they do not have any issues in the future in regards to CAF regulations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Rangers International's CEO, Amobi Ezeaku disclosed the piece of news in a press conference on Wednesday in Enugu.

According to the astute administrator, Rangers International are leaving no stone unturned to make sure they are not found wanting in case they qualify for CAF competition next season.

It is worthy of note that one of CAF regulations is that participating clubs should have a female team or adopt an existing female team or have an existing female team they support.

And this is what the Flying Antelopes are looking to do to ensure they are line with the interclub competition rules according to the General Manager of the club.

"As you are also aware, we are talking seriously with an already existing female team so that if we are to be on the continent we will not be found wanting with respect to the regulations of CAF interclub competition."

He also stated that the club supported Green Foot Ladies of Enugu by providing the club bus for their President Federation Cup round of 32 match against Sunshine Queens in Benin.

"The secretary released the team bus for Green Foot Ladies for their round of 32 game against Sunshine Queens in Benin and if this discussion goes through and God wills that we are on the continent we may not be found wanting."

Rangers International are poised for a continental place finish following their top position on the NPFL log after gathering 57 points with six matches left to end of the league.

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The Ija ball tactician spoke after his side staged a comeback in the NPFL rescheduled game to beat 2022 champions, Rivers United 2-1 at the Remo Stars Stadium.

Getting a win over the Pride of Rivers for the first time, Ogunmodede stated "obviously we played against maybe the best team presently in the NPFL based on what they have been doing recently. I think they are a good side. It looked like a final game because there was no other game in other match centres.We want to arrive at 56, but they made it difficult."

With a point behind Rangers International, Ogunmodede was asked if the title is in view, he replied "I think it is in view because my friend (Rangers'coach) said they are still building so we are trying to capitalise on the fact that they are still building, we are trying to get the trophy at the end."

Remo Stars are now a point adrift Rangers International taking the title race down to the wire with 6 matches left to play.

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Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, expresses optimism regarding Stanley Nwabali's fitness for the team'sNigeriasoccernet.com reports.-final showdown with Angola, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

Nwabali, facing uncertainty after sustaining an injury in Nigeria's Round of 16 victory against Cameroon, was absent from the team's training session at the Police College, Cocody on Monday night.

Peseiro informed reporters, "He (Nwabali) is here with us, and we are hoping he will be available for the game against Angola."

The former Wikki Tourist shoot stopper is set for another test on Wednesday, with the outcome determining his participation in the crucial match scheduled at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Friday.

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The Nigeria Premier Football League has granted approval for Rangers International to return to their home ground, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu also known as the Cathedral, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Enugu State based club adopted the Awka City Stadium, Anambra as their home ground since last season following the declaration of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium as unfit.

And after 15 matches played in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season, the 7-time champions will return to their home with the full support of their home fans.

A correspondence from the NPFL to Rangers and signed by Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer, conveyed the approval which opened the stadium for matches from Matchday 16.

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The league group A leaders were heading to their first defeat of the season after going behind in the second half before Echeta's header made sure the spoils were shared at the New Jos Stadium.

It had taken a late strike by Imade Osarenkhoe for the Benin Arsenal to equal score in Aba a fortnight ago against Enyimba.

This time when Chimezie Izuchukwu scored for United in the 43rd minute following poor communication between Insurance goalkeeper and player, it seemed the day for the invisibility of the Benin side will come to an end.

However, in their usual fashion, Insurance rallied back after gaining a slight momentum in the game.

Deputy Echeta headed in the ball after a goal mouth scramble to restore parity for the visiting team in the 72nd minute.

That goal eventually made sure their unbeaten streak increases to 12 as they remain remain top of the group A standings.

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The defending champions edged the Flying Antelopes by a goal to nil to close the gap between them and group B leaders, Lobi Stars.

A solitary goal by in form midfield maestro, Nyima Nwagua in the second half ensured the win for the Pride of Rivers.

The home side dominated proceedings in the first 45 minutes, but there was nothing to choose between the two sides after resolute defending by the visitors.

Nwagua finally broke the deadlock in the 64th minutes with a lovely chip facilitated by Paul Acquah.

They held on to the lead till the end to earn all points which keep them second with 18 points, a point adrift of Lobi Stars after nine matches.

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Nigeria Premier Football League side, Doma United have announced the disappearance of one of their goalkeeper without leave, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

In a statement signed by the club CEO, Suleiman Umar on Friday, Abdullahi Zalli Abdullahi is declared Absent Without Leave (AWOL).

"Doma United FC wishes to inform the general public, particularly, Clubs in the NPFL about its player, Abdullahi Zalli Abdullahi (Goalkeeper) who is presently AWOL."

The statement made it know that the player has been missing since Monday, 13th March while his teammates are in Gombe in preparations for the resumption of the second stanza of the league.

The Doma United maintains that the player has a contract with them and no club or agent should have anything to do with the player for the purpose of transfer without the club's consent or be ready to face a lawsuit.

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Rangers International of Enugu were crowned champions of the state FA Cup after they won the final against Ingas at the Liberty Stadium in Enugu on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side walloped Ingas Football Club by five goals to one to become winners of the competition.

Chidera Eze and Innocent Gabriel had given the Flying Antelopes a 2-0 lead on the 8 and 18th minute before Chidozie Okorie reduced the deficit four minutes later to put the score at 2-1.

Rangers would resume the second half with so much intensity to score three goals courtesy of Chidiebere Nwobodo in the 56th and a brace from Godwin Obaje in the 79th and 83rd minutes to sink their opponents at the end of 90 minutes.

As winners, Rangers will be the team to represent Enugu State in the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF organised FA Cup that will come up later in the year.

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Enugu Rangers has completed the signing of attacking midfielder, Austin Osayande from Dakkada FC of Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The South East team is looking to strengthen team ahead of the resumption of the second phase of the league by the 25th of March.

Osayande was unveiled at the club’s headquarters, G.R.A, Enugu, Rangers’ Administrative Secretary on Monday alongside two other players - Leonard Ugochukwu (Akwa United) and Chinecherem Ugwueze (Giant Brillars F.C of Enugu).

The former Akwa United midfielder said he desires to qualify for the Super Six with his new club.

" I want to say my aim with Rangers is to qualify for the super six and also winning the FA cup with them."

"I'm happy to join Rangers, looking forward to working with the coach, this is the first time we are working together but he's happy to have me too.

My former teammates (Olawale and Emmanuel Charles) have really helped me since I got here, they took me as their own so it's really an exciting move to Rangers International ." He said.

Osayande and the two other players are expected to don the shirt of the Flying Antelopes when they trade tackles with reigning champions, Rivers United in an NPFL rescheduled game on March 15th at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt.

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Enugu Rangers' Coach, Abdul Maikaba has showed optimism towards his team getting to winning ways away from home after their second win of the season against Doma United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The former FA Cup title winner has endured a torrid start to the season after seven matches, but can look at the brighter side after edged newly promoted, Doma United by a Chidera Ezeh's goal from the penalty spot at the Awka City Stadium, Awka.

The win delights the former Enyimba Coach who states that the goals from team should have been more if not for the good defending from their opponents.

“It was a good game that would have seen more goals from my boys but for some good goalkeeping from the opponents," said Maikaba.

"I congratulate my team for this win as we try to overcome our difficult start.

Rangers are yet to win away from home this season after two wins, two draws and three losses, but the Coach believes very soon they will start getting maximum points away from home.

"I am encouraged by this performance and believe that very soon, we shall start picking points on the road.”

They should be playing continental representatives, Rivers United on Wednesday in Porthacourt in their next match.

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Sequel to the sanction imposed on the club by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) over the alleged assault of an assistant referee, Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) team Bayelsa United have appealed the decision of the IMC. Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers.

The IMC ordered a deduction of three points and three goals from Bayelsa United after one of their supporters attacked the second assistant referee, Ojeleye Ebenezer after the game.

The management of the club through Mr. Joseph Zidougha immediately, claimed the perpetrator of the despicable act has never been a member of the club’s supporters club.

The incident occurred during a matchday five encounter between Bayelsa United and Doma United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.

The club is willing to compensate for the physical abuse suffered by the official at the stadium.

The club according to Daily Post is willing to compensate for the physical abuse suffered by the official at the stadium.

Bayelsa United also prayed that the order closing the Samson Siasia Stadium to fans indefinitely be vacated or reviewed.

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Enugu State government have paid the bonus arrears of the players of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side, Rangers Football Club of Enugu, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered.

The state government represented by the administrative secretary of the club, Barrister Ferdinand Ugwuarua, made known the development after his visit to the team's training ground.

This is coming after the Flying Antelopes won their first match of the NPFL abridged league against Dakkada FC after strings of poor results.

It is in a bid to propel the team to do better subsequently according to Ugwuarua as the state government is ready to do more.

“Enugu state government through the management of Rangers is living up to its promise and willing to go further in its push for the club to achieve its set target this season. In this regard, the two outstanding match bonuses for this season have been cleared to serve as a motivation towards your match in Bauchi against Wikki Tourists this weekend” he said.

“The maximum points are our target and management believes in your ability to deliver the goods”, Ugwuarua added.

Rangers has four points after five matches and will be seeking for a consecutive win when they face Wikki Tourist on Sunday.

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