Thursday, November 21, 2024

Nigeria Legion: Nwakaeme, Bryan Idowu, Uzoho Benched, Uche Kalu, Agbo Taste Action


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By Admin Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is yet to taste league action for Elche since he arrived from Deportivo La Coruna BSNSports.com.ng reports. [caption id="attachment_5136" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ogenyi Onazi[/caption] Uzoho whose only appearance for Elche was in the Copa Del Rey clash against Granada has been an unused substitute in the last four games he has been listed for action. [caption id="attachment_5137" align="alignnone" width="300"] Francis Uzoho[/caption] The 19 year old Uzoho is one of the 24 players invited for this weekend’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights. In Turkey, Ogenyi Onazi made his eight start for Trabzonspor who defeated Akhisar Belediyespor 3-1 away from home in the Turkish Super Lig. The game was his 70th appearance for Trabzonspor since joined the club three years ago. His compatriot Anthony Nwakaeme who has made four appearances scoring twice was an unused substitute in the encounter. In the Moscow derby in Russia, Super Eagles left back Bryan Idowu was an unused substitute for Lokomotiv Moscow who defeated CSKA Moscow 1-0 in a city derby. Idowu has made two appearances this season in the Russian League. Uche Agbo replaced Paul-Jose Mpoku in the 82nd minute as Standard Liege defeated Club Brugge 3-1 in Belgium. It was his sixth league appearance for Standard Liege this season. In France, Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu replaced Yann Karamoh in the 67th minute of Girondins Bordeaux 3-0 home win over Nantes on Sunday. He was cautioned in the 87th minute of the win. Kalu has made six appearances and has scored once. Source:Completesportsnigeria.com.
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Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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