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AFCON 2024 Qualifier: Nigeria Cripples Benin Republic With 3-0

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10 months ago

September 7, 2024

By Dan Opara

In the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Nigeria is currently ahead of Benin Republic by a score of 3-0.

The decisive goal was scored by Ademola Lukman, who is playing with Atlanta FC in Turkey, just before halftime, in the 45th minute.

The match is taking place at the Uyo Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

In a decisive display second half of football prowess, Nigeria’s Super Eagles triumphed 3-0 over Benin Republic in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match held in Uyo.

Ademola Lookman played a pivotal role by netting two goals, one in each half of the game.

Victor Osimhen, making a significant impact off the bench, scored the third goal, further solidifying Nigeria’s dominance.

This victory propels Nigeria to the top of Group D in the qualifiers.

The Super Eagles will next face Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10, as they continue their campaign toward the AFCON finals.

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Transfer: Rashford snubs move to three Man Utd’s EPL rivals

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10 hours ago

June 28, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has turned down moves to three Premier League clubs so far.

This comes amid speculation that Barcelona are considering signing the 27-year-old.

The three English teams Rashford has snubbed are believed to be Chelsea, Newcastle and Aston Villa.

Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa and is seeking a permanent move away from United.

Barcelona, however, have made a move for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams their priority this summer.

Williams has a €58 million (£48.1m) release clause in his deal and was close to joining the LaLiga champions last year.

According to Sport, Barca are now intent to make the transfer happen, but will still consider signing Rashford alongside the Spain winger.

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EPL: Klopp warns Wirtz over Liverpool move

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10 hours ago

June 28, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Ex-Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, has warned summer signing Florian Wirtz about meeting expectations at the Premier League champions.

The £116m that the Reds will pay Bayer Leverkusen for the 22-year-old, makes him the most expensive British player.

And Klopp fears that the price tag will put a target on Wirtz’s back.

He however hailed Wirtz as an “outstanding player”, while stating that the playmaker will be “aware” of his substantial fee.

“There’s no question about it, it’s an insane sum, and one that a player at Liverpool is aware of if things don’t go well for two or three games,” Klopp told Welt.

“He’s an outstanding player who can give any club something great.

“Whether he’ll make the reigning English champions even better remains to be seen.”

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NPFL: Plateau United appoints new head coach, sporting director

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13 hours ago

June 28, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Oluwasola Adegun has been appointed new head coach of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Plateau United, Ekwutosblog reports.

The Jos club in a statement released on Saturday, also confirmed the appointment of Gideon Izang as their new sporting director.

The appointment of the duo are with immediate effect.

Adegun left his role as head coach of Nigeria National League outfit, NNL, Sporting Lagos to join the former NPFL champions.

Plateau United are reportedly in talks with Kabiru Dogo for the role of technical adviser.

The club finished in seventh position in the NPFL last season.

The Plateau State government, who is the owner of the team, has resolved to reposition the club
towards a more professional and goal driven football institution.