Stanley Nwabali's Chippa United exit a misstep, says former Nigeria teammate William Troost-Ekong
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Victor Olatunji shines as Sparta Prague end Champions League drought
The Nigerian forward scored one goal and provided an assist, marking a perfect night for the Czech champions on Wednesday.
Making their first appearance in the competition since 2005, Sparta Prague wasted no time. Kaan Kairinen opened the scoring just 107 seconds into the match, seizing a rebound to give Sparta an early lead.
Olatunji then doubled the advantage with a volley just before half-time, showcasing his sharp finishing skills.
Olatunji's impact continued into the second half when he set up Qazim Laci for Sparta's third goal.
The 25-year-old forwards performance was notable, registering two shots, 14 touches, and winning four of his seven duels in just 58 minutes of play.
Olatunji became the first Nigerian player to both score and assist in his Champions League debut, joining African football legends Daniel Cousin and Serge Aurier in achieving this milestone.
Sparta's win was also their first in the Champions League since defeating Lazio 1-0 in December 2003, ending nearly two decades of waiting.
NK Bravo add Nigerian midfield talent James Arinze ahead of new season
Danish Superliga outfit Midtjylland have confirmed the departure of promising Nigerian midfielder James Arinze, with the youngster completing a transfer to Slovenian top-flight club NK Bravo.
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Nigeria show character in friendly loss to Portugal
Nigeria produced an encouraging display against FIFA World Cup-bound Portugal despite suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat in an entertaining international friendly in Leiria on Wednesday night.