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Kalu’s Spectacular Double Secures Victory for Gent, Ogu Shines in Israel
Belgian Jupiler League witnessed a stellar performance on Saturday as Nigerian winger, Samuel Kalu, emerged as the hero for KAA Gent, scoring a remarkable brace against Waasland-Beveren. Substituted on in the 66th minute for Danijel Milicevic, Kalu dazzled the audience at the Ghelamco Arena, finding the back of the net in the 70th and 85th minute, securing a 2-0 triumph for Gent. Moses Simon, a fellow Nigerian and Super Eagles star, showcased his skills throughout the game and played a pivotal role in assisting Kalu’s second goal.
Meanwhile, in the Israeli Premier League, John Ogu demonstrated his prowess by scoring his first league goal of the season for Hapoel Beer-Sheva in a 3-1 victory over Hapoel Ra’anana. Ogu’s fifth appearance of the campaign highlighted his impact as a key player for his team. Anthony Nwakeame also contributed to the win.
In the English Premier League, Victor Moses faced an unfortunate hamstring injury during Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace, while Alex Iwobi made his fourth starting appearance for Arsenal, ending in a 2-1 defeat against Watford at the Vicarage Road.
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina secured another starting berth for Hull City in the English Championship, forcing a 1-1 draw against Norwich at Carrow Road. Sone Aluko played for 72 minutes for Reading, aiding in their lone-goal victory over Leeds United.
Across European leagues, Nigerian players showcased their talent with Efe Ambrose featuring for Hibernian in Scotland, Stanley Amuzie playing a full 90 minutes for FC Lugano in Switzerland, Imoh Ezekiel making a 17-minute appearance for Konyaspor in Turkey, and Aaron Samuel contributing to CSKA Moscow’s 1-0 win in Russia.
The collective efforts of these Nigerian footballers highlight their impactful presence on the international stage, promising an exciting season ahead for fans and enthusiasts alike.
