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NBSL Super 4 Beach Soccer: KADA BSC wallop Badagry BSC 15 – 4

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4 years ago

October 7, 2022

…As Kebbi Fishers wins in a close game against Smartcity BSC 5-4

The KADA BSC has walloped Badagry BSC by 15 goals to 4 goals in the opening match of the ongoing Nigeria Beach Soccer League Super 4 Finals 2022 season in Birnin Kebbi.

Kada BSC started the rout as the pump in 7 goals into the Badagry Warriors BSC net before they boys from Lagos managed to put 3 back to end the first period 7-3.

On resuming to the second period, it was goals galore for the boys from Kaduna netting another five goals with Dozie Frank and Tanko Emmanuel having to score 9 goals between them.

At the end of third round,KADA added 3 goals while Badagry BSC managed to score one goal.

The man of the match, Captain of KADA, Dozier Frank attributed the success to the entire team and expressed optimism to defeat the defending champion in their next game.

Speaking at the end of the match KADA Coach,Kabiru Issa commended his team for excellent performance, stressed that,they are in Kebbi state to win the tournament.

He also gave kudos to Badagry BSC for fighting spirit, noted that, the team poor performance was due to fatigue and unable to rest properly before the game.

In his remark, Badagry BSC coach, Matanmi Marufu, linked their poor outing to fatigue, red card received by their key players, adding that they are hopeful to have good outing in their next game.

However, in the second match, between defending champion, Kebbi Fishers BSC and Smart City BSC, the defending champions Kebbi BSC pulled through with luck due to the had fighting spirit of the Smart City to win 5 goals to 4 to close the end of day 1.

2 games will go down tomorrow with Smart City BSC taking on Badagry BSC in the Lagos and South West derby before the repeat of last year’s finals between Kebbi BSC vs Kada BSC.

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Nigerian Goalkeeper James Honoured with Spot in Finland’s Team of the Season

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21 hours ago

October 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Ibrahim Lawal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Samuel Friday James has earned recognition among the best-performing players in Finland following his impressive displays for SJK Akatemia in the 2026 season.

The 20-year-old shot-stopper ranks second among the league’s selected best-performing XI, with an average rating of 7.61, according to statistics published by Totori News.

James’ performances have stood out despite the challenging campaign faced by his club, with his consistency between the posts making him one of the bright spots in the team.

The former Mavlon FC goalkeeper has recorded four clean sheets in Finland’s Ykkösliiga this season, while his shot-stopping ability has further underlined his growing reputation in European football.

According to available season statistics from FootyStats, James has made 20 league appearances, playing 1,800 minutes. He has conceded 32 goals and made 75 saves from 109 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of approximately 68.8 per cent.

His four clean sheets account for 20 per cent of his league appearances, demonstrating his ability to keep opponents at bay despite the defensive challenges confronting his team.

James has also shown composure and resilience in difficult matches, including his recent international outing for Nigeria against Russia, where he made his senior Super Eagles appearance in the 3-3 friendly draw on October 6.

Standing at 1.95 metres, the young goalkeeper possesses the physical attributes required for the modern game, combining his reach with quick reactions and an increasingly valuable experience of European football.

His rise has been particularly encouraging following his move from Lagos-based Mavlon FC to Finland in 2025. Since then, he has continued to develop through regular competitive football and has attracted attention for his performances.

James’ latest statistical recognition of 7.55 rating in the team of the season adds to his growing profile as Nigeria continues to assess goalkeeping options for the future.

At 20, the goalkeeper will be hoping to build on his progress in Finland and establish himself as a regular contender for the Super Eagles, while continuing to improve his performances at club level.

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