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Handball: Obinna Anih joins Zenit St Petersburg HC
Nigeria Handball Men’s Senior International, Obinna Anih has joined Zenit St Petersburg HC from Don Cossacks-Sfedu of Russia.
The former Benue Buffaloes handball player, Obinna Anih officially become the first Nigerian handball player to play in the Russian Handball League.
Anih promised to justify his signing and add more firepower to the Zenit St Petersburg side.
He said, “I am short of words because I never saw this coming. Signing for Zenit St Petersburg is a big deal for me and my family while becoming the first Nigerian to play in the Russian League is a bigger deal. I want to say thank you lord for the opportunity given to me.
“I want to say that I am beginning to fulfil my dreams in the game of handball. I have played in the Nigeria, Morocco and Israel. Moving to a top club in Russia means I have got the potentials.
He said coming to the club will add more strength to the team adding that he has no regrets since becoming a player.
Anih said, “I have full confidence and a big feeling that my addition to the team will strengthen every department on the court. I am coming to add more strength and by the grace of God all my efforts will not be in vain.
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Lawal Delivers Another Brilliant Performance in Europe
After displaying great form for Istra 1961against Vukovar in the score draw encounter in the elite league few days ago in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal has continued to enjoy rave of the moment status in the Eastern European nation.
On Wednesday, Lawal was on the scores sheet for Istra in the 75th minute against Kurilovec, but it was only for consolation, as Istra crashed out of Croatian cup in round 16.
It was a masterpiece display from the former Flying Eagles striker, whose work rate has shown great development after joining Istra from modest Nigerian clubside in 2023.
He has scored three goals and two assists, totally five – goal contribution as a striker so far this season.
Interestingly, two other Flying Eagles players, Israel Ayuma and Charles Agada, who are also former players of Mavlon FC, featured in the game and they gave good account of themselves.
Sadly, it was not the day of victory on the pitch for the three former players of Mavlon FC of Lagos.
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