Nottingham Forest produced one of the upset of the season by beating Liverpool 1-0 in the English Premier League first game of the weekend on Saturday.

The result was made possible by a goal from Nigeria international forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who was quick to a rebound after his initial effort was pushed to the woodwork by Allison Becker. He responded to what is the biggest goal in his career for now with a muted celebration.

Awoniyi was on the books of Liverpool for six seasons but left on a permanent transfer two years ago after having as many as six loan spells. He was signed by Nottingham Forest after a fine season in Germany with Union Berlin.

According to Awoniyi he didn’t celebrate the goal out of respect for the club that gave him his first chance at senor football by signing him, after his exploits for Nigeria at several youth levels. He said he still remains grateful even though he didn’t make a single appearance for them.

” They brought me to Europe and made me have the career I dream of having. I can’t forget how it all happened. Happy over the win and the goal I scored and hopefully the start of a regular run of results for us”, he told OwnGoalNigeria.comyesterday evening.

Nottingham Forest produced one of the upset of the season by beating Liverpool 1-0 in the English Premier League first game of the weekend on Saturday.

The result was made possible by a goal from Nigeria international forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who was quick to a rebound after his initial effort was pushed to the woodwork by Allison Becker. He responded to what is the biggest goal in his career for now with a muted celebration.

Awoniyi was on the books of Liverpool for six seasons but left on a permanent transfer two years ago after having as many as six loan spells. He was signed by Nottingham Forest after a fine season in Germany with Union Berlin.

According to Awoniyi he didn’t celebrate the goal out of respect for the club that gave him his first chance at senor football by signing him, after his exploits for Nigeria at several youth levels. He said he still remains grateful even though he didn’t make a single appearance for them.

” They brought me to Europe and made me have the career I dream of having. I can’t forget how it all happened. Happy over the win and the goal I scored and hopefully the start of a regular run of results for us”, he told OwnGoalNigeria.comyesterday evening.

His explanation didn’t sit well with former West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland , Portsmouth and Bournemouth forward who feels he should at least celebrate his moment of glory and also show some respect for the home fans of Forest.

” I can’t understand why he didn’t celebrate the goal. It’s a huge goal in his career and one which he will look back at with joy in the future especially if they beat the drop at the end of the season. He should have celebrated out of respect for the fans of Forest who were very loud all through. He doesn’t have any real tie or connection with Liverpool”, he said during the post match analysis of the game while working as a television pundit for Premier League production.

Roma forward Tammy Abraham spoke with Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen after his team crashed to a 0-1 defeat against Napoli with the Nigerian scoring the decisive goal.

Both strikers led the lines for their respective teams in the game and they could easily have been colleagues at international level if Abraham had accepted to play for Nigeria instead of England.

As a matter of fact, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick claimed he has committed to Nigeria in 2018 while he was still at Chelsea, but the forward swiftly denied the report. He has since made over 11 appearances for England.

Yesterday both strikers came head to head and Osimhen emerged victorious with what was his 4th league goal of the season l,two more than Abraham who has played five games more than the Nigerian.

In a post match video which has now gone viral, Osimhen tried to cheer Abraham up but the unhappy Roma striker wasn’t in the mood and told the Nigerian how his goal has dampened the spirit in the dressing room of Roma. “You made the whole locker room sad”, he said in the video posted by Nigerian journalist Oma Akatugba.

Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen once again showed his usefulness to the bid of Italian Serie A side Napoli to win the league with a late goal that earned them a 1-0 win over Roma.

Osimhen raced onto a pass from Matteo Politano with around ten minutes left to play in the game and from what looked like an impossible angle to score, he first of all did well to hold off his marker in Chris Smalling before an angle shot for what ended as the match winner.

It also means they keep their three points lead at the top over league defending champions AC Milan after 11 rounds of matches. For Osimhen it’s the third straight game that he has scored since his return from injury. He now has four goals from seven games this season.

Reacting to the goal, European football governing body UEFA took to their Twitter handle to celebrate the goal by terming the Nigerian as phenomenal in a post immediately after the game ” Osimhen is phenomenal”, a tweet on their official handle reads.

The coach of Roma Jose Mourinho also said the Nigerian striker was the difference maker in the tie where he believed his team deserved at least a draw after their battling performance. ” Osimhen scored from where many thought he couldn’t and it was the difference. Credit to him”, he said.

Legendary Italian and former Napoli forward Gianfranco Zola also shared the same sentiment by describing the goal scored by the Nigerian as an extraordinary finish with the way he held off Smalling before rifling his effort home.

Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen once again showed his usefulness to the bid of Italian Serie A side Napoli to win the league with a late goal that earned them a 1-0 win over Roma.

Osimhen raced onto a pass from Matteo Politano with around ten minutes left to play in the game and from what looked like an impossible angle to score, he first of all did well to hold off his marker in Chris Smalling before an angle shot for what ended as the match winner.

It also means they keep their three points lead at the top over league defending champions AC Milan after 11 rounds of matches. For Osimhen it’s the third straight game that he has scored since his return from injury. He now has four goals from seven games this season.

Reacting to the goal, European football governing body UEFA took to their Twitter handle to celebrate the goal by terming the Nigerian as phenomenal in a post immediately after the game ” Osimhen is phenomenal”, a tweet on their official handle reads.

The coach of Roma Jose Mourinho also said the Nigerian striker was the difference maker in the tie where he believed his team deserved at least a draw after their battling performance. ” Osimhen scored from where many thought he couldn’t and it was the difference. Credit to him”, he said.

Legendary Italian and former Napoli forward Gianfranco Zola also shared the same sentiment by describing the goal scored by the Nigerian as an extraordinary finish with the way he held off Smalling before rifling his effort home.

“Spalletti’s team has come up with a masterpiece: the Politano’s pass is exceptional, and Osimhen does an extraordinary thing, overcoming Smalling and shooting in an exceptional way”, he said while speaking as a guest of the ‘Domenica Sportiva’, broadcast on Rai Due.

The camp of the U23 team of Nigeria received a huge boost ahead of the return leg of their U23 AFCON qualifiers game against Tanzania, which will take place in Ibadan on Sunday. A week after the first leg which ended 1-1 in Tanzania.

Coach Salisu Yusuf talked about beefing up his squad for the tournament by inviting more players particularly in midfield and attack. The two areas he has identified as badly in need of reinforcement.

It was no surprise when Arsenal youth team expert Jeorge Bird confirmed the invitation of on loan highly rated Arsenal midfielder Tim Akinola. The player also posted his arrival in Nigeria on his social media handle.

Akinola joined Arsenal in 2020 and featured prominently for the club at U23 level. Last season he featured for the first-team in a friendly against Brentford and then had a loan spell at Dundee United that was wrecked by injury. He was born in Nigeria but is also eligible to represent England.

So far this season Akinola has played four times for Chesterfield, but he will now be unavailable for their next two games against York City and Boreham Wood.

Nigeria has a history of producing some of the world’s best footballers. Fans of the sport understand how the country consistently produces the best players. There is a good chance that you’re familiar with a few of these individuals. Although there are many others, some of the most popular include Victor Osimhen, Mikel John Obi, and Jay-Jay Okocha.

These players and others have helped put Nigeria on the football map. Who are the leading footballers from Nigeria? What have these players done to establish themselves as the best players in the world?

Victor Osimhen

Even though he is only 23 years old, Victor James Osimhen is quickly becoming one of the best footballers in the world. He was born in Lagos on December 29, 1998. The striker is a powerful force and never lets up. During his youth career, he spent time playing for Ultimate Strikers Academy.

Although his career is young, he has played for several teams, including Napoli, Lille, and Charleroi. In addition to this, he has been a member of the Ghana national team since 2015 having playedfor the under-17 team in 2015.

In 2015, he was awarded the Golden Boot for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. During that tournament, he helped Nigeria claim the trophy. His international debut took place in June 2017. He also played during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. As a member of Napoli, he has been an effective scorer. However, he was injured at one point and had to be removed from the field using a stretcher.

It is only a matter of time before Victor establishes his place in the Nigerian history books.

Jay-Jay Okocha

While there are many outstanding Nigerian footballers, it is hard to compete with Jay-Jay Okocha. He was born as Augustine Azuka Okocha on August 14, 1973, in Enugu. The 49-year-old was untouchable during the peak of his career. He repeatedly overshadowed the competition and dominated the game.

He spent time with the Enugu Rangers as a youth. The attacking midfielder proved to be a valuable asset for each team he played for including Hull City, Qatar SC, Bolton Wanderers, and Paris Saint-Germain. Okocha was a member of the Nigerian national team from 1993 to 2006.

He was a part of the victorious Nigerian team that won the 1994 African Cup of Nations. Okocha shot to fame during the 2000 African Cup of Nations as a member of the Super Eagles. During the opening game against Tunisia, he scores two goals. Before he left the field, he received a standing ovation.

Mikel John Obi

Mikel John Obi could be one of the best defensive midfielders from Nigeria. The former player always showed up during his career. The 35-year-old was born in Jos on April 22, 1987. He spent his youth career with Plateau United. He is one of the few players to stay with a club for a long period.

For instance, he played for Chelsea for 11 years before he moved to China to play for Tianjin TEDA. After spending two years in China, Obi moved back to England to play for Middlesbrough briefly. During his career, he also played for Stoke City, Kuwait SC, Lyn, and Trabzonspor.

Obi was a member of the Nigerian national team and the Nigerian Olympic Team. He scored a goal for Nigeria during the 2016 Olympics. Individuals who like playing the สล็อตเว็บใหญ่ที่สุด loved watching Obi play during his prime.

Samuel Chukwueze

Finally, you cannot forget the magnificent winger named Samuel Chukwueze. The 23-year-old was born in Umuahia on May 22, 1999. He played for multiple teams during his youth career, including Future Hope, New Generational Academy, Diamond Football Academy, and Villarreal.

Since he started playing football at eight, he was destined for greatness. While growing up, he always admired Jay-Jay Okocha and used the Nigerian for inspiration. Another thing to note is that he was mentored by Victor Apugo whom he considered a father figure.

Samuel has stood out during his international career. He debuted for the senior team in November 2018. His first game was a draw against Uganda. He is often compared to Arjen Robben since his skill set is similar. Ultimately, Samuel is still young so he has plenty of time to develop and become one of the best Nigerian footballers ever.

The recently sacked coach of Cyprus side Omonia Nicosia Neil Lennon sparked a debate about the age of Nigeria international goalkeeper Francis Uzoho before his departure as coach.

Lennon was relieved off his role as coach following the 0-1 loss to Nea Salamis three days ago, but his comments in the post match conference after Uzoho’s heroics in the 0-1 loss to Manchester United has remained a hot topic in Cyprus. It was meant to be an illustration but it has since taken another dimension.

Lennon while speaking on the goalkeeper’s performance spoke about the fact that he is still in his developmental stages as he is just 23 that although he looks a bit older than him despite the fact that he is 51 years old.

“We are just trying to make him grounded and I know he is only 23, even though he looks older than me, but I want him to be more patient because of the form of Fabiano. I am so happy for Uzoho because he is a very talented goalkeeper”, he said last week.

The media in Cyprus jumped on the discussion and made it a hot topic by digging up previous post as way back in 2018, when he first appeared in the limelight. They even added some posts made by Nigerians on the subject of his age.

However it’s worthy to note that, it isn’t the first time that he has been in the eye of the storm over his age, but one key point to note is that he was a part of the Nigeria U17 team that won the 2013 U17 World Cup and was as at then one of the youngest in the team.

He even passed the magnetic resonance imaging test (MRI) on a very good grade hence making rubbish of all doubts about his true age, which only surfaced after his rise to the role of first choice of the senior national team of Nigeria four years ago.

The coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro has extended an invitation to Smouha tricky and pacy winger Sodiq Awujoola for the upcoming friendly game against Costa Rica.

According to an announcement on the official page of the team, the 21 year old has been summoned to be a part of the senior national team of Nigeria for the game on the 10th of November in San Jose. A testament to his growth since he moved to the Egyptian side.

Peseiro won’t have the full compliment of his regular foreign based players for the game as it coincides with most of them rounding up their final round of games ahead of the break for the world cup. The idea is to call up players who are doing well and will be available for the game. Awujoola is the first to be confirmed as invited for the game.

Awujoola who in 2019 played in Nigeria Professional Football League side Shooting Stars was the second highest goal scorer in the Egyptian league last season with seven goals and two assists in 26 games.

Comfortable as a winger or second striker his two footed nature makes it hard for defenders to know how to stop him when in full flight. Already there are talks that he might not end the season playing in Egypt or maybe move to Al Ahly from Smouha.

English Premier League leaders Arsenal were in the market for a left sided centre defender during the recently concluded summer transfer window and they had a look at several options but failed to sign any of their targets.

The departure of Pablo Mari to newly promoted Italian Serie A side Monza made it imperative for the team to get a left sided centre back as they are left with just two options in Gabriel Meghales and Rob Holding.

According to the agency of Nigeria international defender Calvin Bassey, the 23 year old was among the options looked at by Arsenal with preliminary talks initiated between the Gunners and his former team Rangers of Scotland.

Passionate bettors were discussing the potential transfer. Following this news, Fresh Bet had a notable flood of bets favouring Fulham FC in Premier League matches.

After impressing in Rangers remarkable run to the final of the Europa League, Bassey became the bride of most teams in Europe but settled for Ajax due to what his agent said is a promise of regular football which will further aid his development.

” Arsenal contacted us and we made it known to Rangers but they didn’t follow up on the discussion. We also had interest from Aston Villa and West Ham but at the end Ajax had the best offer not in terms of money but for his development as they promised me regular game time”, a representative of the agency told OwnGoalNigeria.com.