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Chidera Ejuke Named Sevilla Player of the Month After Impressive September
Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke has been honored as Sevilla’s Player of the Month for September, marking a significant achievement in his career.
During the month, Ejuke showcased his talent with five league appearances, contributing to the team with a crucial goal.
His standout moment came on September 24, when he netted the winning goal in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid, helping secure three vital points for the Rojiblancos.
Since joining Sevilla on a free transfer in the summer, the 26-year-old has consistently impressed fans and coaches alike with his dynamic play and determination on the field.
His remarkable performances have not only solidified his place in the starting lineup but have also caught the attention of national selectors.
As a result of his strong showing, Ejuke has received a call-up to represent the Super Eagles in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.
He is set to join his international teammates in camp today, eager to contribute to the team’s quest for qualification.
Ejuke’s journey at Sevilla continues to be one of excitement and potential, as he strives to make a lasting impact both at the club and on the international stage.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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