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Nigerian Forward Sylvester Igboun Shines as UFA Dominates Amkar Perm
In a commanding display of skill and finesse, Nigerian forward Sylvester Igboun delivered an exceptional performance for FC UFA, securing a resounding 3-0 victory over Amkar Perm in the Russian Premier League on Sunday. The match witnessed notable contributions from Super Eagles defender Brian Idowu and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Fegor Ogude, both of whom completed the full 90 minutes for Amkar Perm.
Igboun left an indelible mark on the game, opening the scoring in the 53rd minute and doubling UFA’s lead with another goal in the 69th minute. His brilliance extended beyond scoring, as he orchestrated an elegant assist for Ivan Oblyakov in the 80th minute, solidifying UFA’s dominance with a 3-0 lead.
The Nigerian forward’s stellar performance brought his goal tally to six in 18 league appearances this season, with an impressive scoring streak of three goals in the last three games.
The victory propelled UFA to the sixth position in the 16-team league table, accumulating 27 points. The team showcased cohesion and skill under the leadership of Igboun, contributing to their upward trajectory in the standings.
MATCH STATS:
- Goals: 1:0 – 53′ Igboun, 2:0 – 69′ Igboun, 3:0 – 80′ Obljakov.
LINEUPS:
UFA: Belenov, Tumasyan, Nikitin, Alikin, Sukhov, Salatich, Paurevich (Zaseev, 84), Jokich, Stotsky (Safronidi, 88), Igboun, Krotov (Oblyakov, 77).
Amkar: Nigmatullin, Milkovich, Belorukov (Brown Forbes, 76), Ogude, Idowu, Zanev, Gol (Balanovich, 60), Gashchenkov (Shavayev, 86), Ezzatollahi, Komolov, Kostyukov.
Yellow card: Yokich (63), Nikitin (85), Safronidi (90).
