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20-Year-Old Nigerian Goalkeeper Samuel James Shines in Finland With 68.75% Save Rate
Young Nigerian goalkeeper Samuel Friday James is continuing to make a strong impression in European football, with his outstanding performances for SJK Akatemia in Finland earning him a place among the league’s top-rated players.
The former Flying Eagles goalkeeper was one of the standout performers last season, finishing as the second-best player in the league while winning the Best Goalkeeper award.
James has maintained his impressive form this season, currently ranking second among the selected best 11 players in Finland with a rating of 7.61.
The 20-year-old is joined among the top performers by fellow goalkeepers Jonne Uronen of MP Mikkeli, rated 7.31, and Besart Mustafa of JaPS, who has a rating of 7.29.
A product of Mavlon FC of Lagos, James has established himself as a dependable presence between the posts for SJK Akatemia in the 2026 Ykkösliiga season.
He has kept four clean sheets in 15 appearances and has also produced crucial saves from the penalty spot, further underlining his growing reputation.
James has faced 64 shots this season and stopped 44 of them, giving him an impressive save percentage of 68.75 per cent.
His performances have been particularly significant for SJK, who have endured a difficult run of results in late August and early September and currently sit at the bottom of the table.
Despite the club’s struggles, James’ consistency has emerged as one of the major positives of SJK’s campaign and further highlights the potential of the young Nigerian goalkeeper.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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