Rejuvenated Nigerian Striker Scores First Goal in 2 Years Helping His Side to First Win

Rejuvenated Nigerian Striker Scores First Goal in 2 Years Helping His Side to First Win

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
  • Anthony Ujah seems to have found his goal-scoring form after the Nigerian star grabbed a brace
  • The new Eintracht Braunschweig signing scored twice and made an assist in their 4-2 win over Nurnberg
  • The last time the striker scored was a goal against Fortuna Düsseldorf, which dates back to June 2020

Nigerian international who featured at the 2013 Confederations Cup, Anthony Ujah, scored his first goal after two years.

The former Cologne forward, whose career has stuttered in recent years, seems to have hit his incredible form again.

Soccernet reports that scoring again after two years is a major feat for the Nigerian, who also made an assist in his latest game.

Anthony Ujah, Eintracht Braunschweig, Union Berlin
Anthony Ujah powers Eintracht Braunschweig to their first win in seven games. Photo: Martin Rose
Source: Getty Images

The 31-year-old who dumped Union Berlin for Eintracht Braunschweig this summer may have rediscovered his form and is back to scoring goals.

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He inspired his new club to a 4-2 win over Nurnberg, scoring a brace and assisting one of the goals.

The last time Ujah scored was a goal against Fortuna Düsseldorf on June 27, 2020.

He has made 5 appearances this season, and Braunschweig are also getting their first win in seven games.

Ahmed Musa joins Sivasspor

Meanwhile, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has left Fatih Karagumruk to join Turkish Super Lig rivals Sivasspor on a two-year deal.

The Nigerian international, who spent one year with Karagumruk, decided to part ways by mutual consent in a bid to move to Sivasspor.

It was gathered Coach Rıza Çalımbay requested the services of the 29-year-old, and a meeting was held on Thursday.

The red-whites signed the experienced player in a bid to bolster the squad before the UEFA Europa Conference League matches.

Real Sociedad announce the signing of Umar Sadiq

Sports Brief earlier reported that Spanish La Liga side Real Sociedad have announced the signing of Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq on a four-year deal.

Sociedad became interested in the Nigerian international after Alexander Isaq left the club to join English Premier League side Newcastle United for a club-record fee of €70m.

Real Sociedad took to their social media accounts to announce the signing of the former AS Roma of Italy forward.

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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