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Ekong scores first goal in Qatar
Former Super Eagles captain William Ekong has scored his first goal for Qatari club Al Ahli Doha.
Ekong restored the lead for visitors Al Ahli in the 59th minute at front runners Al Gharafa to make it 2-1.
The 32-year-old central defender has thus far made six league appearances for his new club in Qatar.
His club eventually ran away 4-1 winners.
It was a crucial victory as they are now 10th in the standings with 19 points from as many matches, a point outside the relegation zone.
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Top Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor at the end of the season.
The two Premier League clubs are seeking to sign the young defender, who recently made his debut for Italy U21s but he is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles, in the summer.
According to FussballDaten, he could cost around €50 million.
Scouts from Arsenal have reportedly watched Ahanor, 18, live in recent months.
Arsenal are believed to be evaluating bids of approximately €35 million, recognising Honest Ahanor’s long-term potential.
Atalanta currently view the youngster as not for sale and would prefer to retain him for at least another season.
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While other teams will be preparing for the 2026 World Cup, the Super Eagles will have a chance to defend the Unity Cup they won last year in England and then take on Portugal in a friendly in June.
The Unity Cup is scheduled for between May 26 to 30 in London.
The Super Eagles beat Jamaica in the Unity Cup final last year to give Eric Chelle his first trophy as a coach.
They will then face Poland on June 3 in Warsaw, before they take on Portugal on June 10, which will be a World Cup warm-up for the host team.
Portugal will battle Nigeria’s World Cup conquerors DR Congo in the first round of the World Cup along with Colombia and Uzbekistan.
The Super Eagles fell 4-0 to Portugal as they prepared to feature at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Emmanuel Fernandez has taken to social media to celebrate his first Super Eagles goal in his first start.
The Glasgow Rangers central defender replaced the absent Semi Ajayi for the friendly against Jordan Tuesday night in Turkey and hit target four minutes from the interval to give Nigeria a 2-1 lead.
He described it as an “enjoyable experience”.
“Honoured and grateful to play for Nigeria,” he posted on X
“First Start, First Goal.
“Enjoyable experience.”
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