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Sadeeq Yusuf Excel In Sunshine Stars Emphatic Win Over Lacklustre Rangers

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  Sunshine Stars rise in the 2020/21 NPFL continue with a convince 3-1 victory over Rangers in a dramatic week seven encounter at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Sunday. Red-hot attacker and league top scorer, Sadeeq Yusuf put Sunshine Stars ahead with a clinical strike after 24 minutes of play. Then Fuad Ekelojuoti doubled the advantage 10 minutes later, bundling home at goal mouth from Chinedu Udechukwu's effort to ensure the Owena Whales head into the break with a healthy two-goal lead. The Flying Antelopes were at the front foot at the restart and deservedly halved the deficit through Godspower Aniefiok's header off a free kick just before the hour mark. The visitors momentum was killed off two minutes later when Udechukwu moved from provider to scorer, headlining his immense contributions to the game with a set-piece goal that restored the hosts two-goal cushion. It was his first in the orange and blue jersey. A dramatice episode ensued 12 minutes from time, with the refere

Odion Ighalo Set To Join Saudi-Arabian Club

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Former Super Eagles Striker Odion Jude Ighalo is reportedly set to join Saudi-Arabia Club, Al-Shabab.  Sources close to the former Watford and Udinese Striker confirmed to Sportsgignews.com that although not yet finalised, a move to Al-Shabab is "very close".   Ighalo, 31, scored five goals in 23 appearances across all competitions for United after arriving on Deadline Day last January, but made only two starts this season since Edinson Cavani joined in October. He also wrote his name on the hall of fame at Old Trafford after becoming only the second player in the history of the club to score in each of his first four competitive starts for the Red Devils..

Abuja Football Association Happy To Absorb Naija Ratels FC - Ilerika.

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Abuja Football Association Secretary Usman Ilerika has described Naija Ratels as a well structured club with a certain bright future in the Nigerian Football arena.  The Abuja renowned Football enthusiast said this on monday, while presenting the certificate of affiliation to the President of NWFL Championship side Naija Ratels, Barrister Paul Edeh in Abuja. Ilerika on behalf of the Abuja FA, said the Association are happy to absorb a well modeled club like Naija Ratels into it's folds and hailed them for following due diligence and required process, as it concerns proper affiliation with the Abuja F.A.  The President of Naija Ratels FC, Barrister Paul Edeh while reacting, thanked the Abuja Football Association for the supports and also revealed the reason behind their afiliation to the FCT F.A.

Gospel Singer Chris Morgan Pays Surprise Visit To Naija Ratels Camp

 .   Top Nigerian Gospel artiste Chris Morgan on tuesday paid a surprise visit to the players and officials of NWFL Championship side, Naija Ratels at their club house located in Abuja.  The 'Amanamo' crooner arrived the Naija Ratels club house around 2pm and took out time to share some inspiring thoughts with the players and it was indeed a satisfying moment.  President of Naija Ratels FC, Barrister Paul Edeh while presenting the star singer to the players, acknowledged the singer's quality and described him as one of the best in the Nigerian music industry.  The Legal Luminary who is also a big fan of the Gospel artist, thanked him for coming down to inspire his players, despite his very busy schedules.