Shina Oludare 20:17 EAT 09/06/2021 Having squared up against the Indomitable Lions twice, Goal picks the best and worst Nigeria players as we look forward to Afcon 2021 Backpagepix Too Bad: Kelechi Iheanacho
In the wake of his explosive 2020-21 campaign with Leicester City, a lot was expected from the 24-year-old.
Iheanacho not only played a key role in the Foxes’ FA Cup triumph, he beat Jamie Vardy to the club’s top-scorer s prize with 19 goals to his credit.
Against Cameroon, the former Manchester City wonderkid was a shadow of his old self as he failed to replicate the form that made him a fans favourite at the King Power Stadium.
Seye Omidiora 7:00 AM WAT 10/05/2021 Goal review a few of the nation’s top performers this weekend, highlighting what made their displays special Getty Review of Nigeria’s top performers
Without a doubt, Victor Osimhen headlines this group having torched the Spezia defence in Napoli’s convincing win against the struggling side.
Aside from the Getty Image Eberechi Eze
Sheffield United will be sick of the sight of Eze, after the Crystal Palace s playmaker s top showing against them at Bramall Lane.
Eze notably scored a solo strike in the reverse fixture at Selhurst Park and he repeated the trick as the London outfit ran out 2-0 winners against the relegated Blades.
Goal 5:00 AM WAT 15/04/2021 As the Super Eagles skipper returns to the top flight, Goal remembers the other African stars who went back to their homelands Alex Morton / Getty Images Ahmed Musa
The Super Eagles skipper raised a few eyebrows this week when he opted to return to the NPFL to sign for Kano Pillars, the club where he made his name,
Musa had been a free agent since parting ways with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on October 25, although he had appeared close to signing for Premier League West Bromwich Albion during the January window.
At 28, he has returned to the Sani Abacha Stadium after agreeing a short-term contract with the Nigeria Professional Football League outfit.
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