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Grade A Friendly: Mahanaim FC’S Two Quick Goals weren’t enough to secure a draw or Victory over CHAN Eagles

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4 years ago

August 20, 2022

Nigeria’s Hoembased Super Eagles fought back from a 2-goal down to defeat Mahanaim FC of Abuja 3-2, in its first test match ahead of a crucial two legged CHAN 2023 qualifiers against the Black Galaxy’ of Ghana.

The match was played on the newly repaired and refurbished training ground of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, 18th of August, 2022. In the highly balanced game, 2013 AFCON winner Ogenyi Onazi featured and had a good 45 minutes Presence in the game.

The Eagles conceded two early goals to the brilliance of Mahanaim FC Striker, Aliu Baba but found it was back through Akwa United’s Promise Amadi and Chidebere Nwobodo of Rangers Intl as the first half ended 2-2.

The super eagles made six changes to the 5 changes in the second half as lanky rivers united defender Ebube Duru headed home the winning goal for the Chan Eagles in the second half.

Assistant coach Kenedy Boboye’ said the team is still a work in progress. Meanwhile Ogenyi Onazi’s reason for featuring in the friendly match for the Homebase Super Eagles was to keep up and examine his level of Fitness before going to his club, in Europe.

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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0

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8 hours ago

October 24, 2026

The Gleamer

Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.

Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.

Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.

The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.

The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.

For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.

He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.

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