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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

11 months

We take a statistical look at the @digit_sport Team of the Season. A thread. #NPFL23TOTS

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

3️⃣ - Austin Eguavoen has been involved in all AFCON tournaments in which the Super Eagles won all three group matches - 1992, 2006 & 2021. #TeamNigeria #GNBNGA #AFCON2021

Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

2️⃣ - The Super Eagles won all three group stage matches in only 2 previous AFCON tournaments - 1992 & 2006. #GNBNGA #TeamNigeria #AFCON2021

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

1 - Ahmed Musa bagged his first career hat-trick in @AlNassrFC_EN 's 3-0 victory over Al-Qadisiyah in the Saudi Professional League on Wednesday night. Oasis. (Via @JollofSports )

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 years

101 - Enyimba FC becomes the first Nigerian club to play over 100 CAF Champions League matches - P101 W53 D17 L31. Centurion. 💯 #CAFCL #ENYRAH

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

1 year

5️⃣ - Bendel Insurance are the first side to win all of their opening 5 league matches of the season in the Nigerian top flight since the 1997 season. Fiery. #NPFL23

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 years

3 - @CourtneyDike scored a hattrick for the @NGSuper_Falcons in their 6-1 win over UMF Selfoss. She featured for just 45 minutes. Welcome-Back. 😍🇳🇬

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

2️⃣ - Femi Thomas becomes the first goalkeeper to save 2 penalty kicks (19' & 25') in an NPFL match since March 2017 when Ojo Olorunleke saved 2 penalty kicks (4' & 67') for Sunshine Stars against Niger Tornadoes. #AKWHEA #NPFL22

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 years

8 - It took Paul Onuachu eight seconds to score his first goal for Nigeria on his first start. Fastest. #NGAEGY

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

2️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ - It took 213 days to conclude the 2021/22 NPFL season - the fastest since the LMC took charge of Nigeria's top flight league in 2013. Fleet. 📸 @LMCNPFL #NPFL22

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

78.5% - Victor Osimhen was involved in 11 of the 14 goals scored by Nigeria in the #AFCON2021Q - 5⚽️ 6🅰️. Influential. #NGALES

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 years

Victor Osimhen in the 2019/2020 season (club & country): ✅6 Games played ⚽️6 Goals scored Form.

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

2️⃣ - Paul Onachu have now scored twice for the Super Eagles; all of which were winners and the only goals in the matches. Wildcard. #BENNGA #AFCON2021Q (📷 @OgaNlaMedia )

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 years

5 - Victor Osimhen became the first player to score 5 goals or more in his first 5 Ligue 1 games since Mario Balotelli in September-October 2016 (6). Beefy. (via @OptaJean )

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

1️⃣3️⃣ - Uche Ezeala is the 13th goal scorer for Shooting Stars in the 2021/22 NPFL. No team have more goal scorers this season in the NPFL. Spread. #SHOPIL #NPFL22

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

Alex Iwobi - The first Nigerian to score against England in a senior international football match. Gunner. #ENGNGA

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

11 months

Most goals in the NPFL since the 2017/18 season 4️⃣3️⃣ - Chukwuemeka Obioma 4️⃣1️⃣ - Victor Mbaoma 3️⃣6️⃣ - Ndifreke Effiong 3️⃣4️⃣ - Chijioke Akuneto 3️⃣3️⃣ - Rabiu Ali 3️⃣0️⃣ - Nyima Nwagua #NPFL

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

1 year

4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ - Junior Lokosa's goal for Remo Stars against Lobi Stars on Friday (MD4) is the 400th NPFL goal of the season. Rebirth. #LOBREM #NPFL23Super6

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 years

4 - Victor Osimhen was involved in all four goals scored by the Super Eagles today against Lesotho - 🅰️🅰️⚽️⚽️. Victorious. #LESNGA #AFCON2021Q

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

3️⃣ - Kwara United arr the first Nigerian club to score 3+ goals in consecutive home matches on the continent in a season since Rivers United in 2017. Lifeline. #KWARSB #CAFCC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 months

1️⃣9️⃣ - That does not scare us, my friend. Have you heard of Victor Osimhen - the reigning African Footballer of the Year? He has taken more shots (19) than any other player at AFCON, and is the tournament leader for xG (3.1). Danger. ⚡️ #NGARSA #AFCON2023

OptaJabu

@OptaJabu

5 months

3.1 - But have you heard of Ronwen Williams - based on xG on-target faced, he has prevented 3.1 goals at #AFCON2023 - more than any other keeper at the tournament (we won't even mention becoming the first AFCON goalie to save four penalties). Wall.

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

7 years

8 - The @NGSuperEagles have now kept 8 clean sheets in their last 10 matches. #NGAZAM

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

7 years

Ikechukwu Ezenwa becomes the 1st goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet for Nigeria in the #WCQ2018 group stage. Indomitable. #NGACMR

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

70% - Since 2000, no goalkeeper has a better clean sheet ratio, playing (10+ apps) for the Super Eagles, than Carl Ikeme. He kept clean sheets in 7 of his 10 appearances for the Super Eagles. Tidy. #ThankYouCarlIkeme

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

6️⃣ - Enyimba's Victor Mbaoma scored 6 league goals in April 2022, at least two times more than any NPFL player. He is the first player to score 6+ league goals in a month since Silas Nwankwo scored 7 for Nasarawa United in July 2021. Bloom.

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

7 months

Shooting Stars at home this season 🥇Most wins - 5/5 🥇Most goals scored - 12 🥇Most points - 15 Shinning. #NPFL24 #SHOPIL

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

9️⃣ - Plateau United ended Esperance's 9 matches unbeaten run against Nigerian clubs. It is a first victory by a Nigerian club against the Tunisian side since 1990 (Heartland 2-1 Esperance). #CAFCL

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 months

2️⃣ - Sporting Lagos won 2 consecutive NPFL matches for the first time in their history. #SPLBEN #NPFL24

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

The Super Eagles will play at the Teslim Balogun Stadium for the first time since February 2011. It is also the first time the Super Eagles will play a competitive game in Lagos since January 2001. Return. #NGALES #AFCON2021Q

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 months

1️⃣ - This is the 1st time Nigeria will win an AFCON semi-final match after failing to score in the 1st half. Relieved. #NGARSA #AFCON2023

Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 months

7️⃣ - This (HT:0-0) is the 7th AFCON semi-final match in which Nigeria failed to score in the first half. They lost the previous 6 ties. Worry. #AFCON2023 #NGARSA

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

7 months

3️⃣ - Rivers United are the 3rd Nigerian club after BCC Lions (1990) & Enyimba (2008) to defeat Club Africain on the continent. Pride. #CAFCC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

🔟 - Auwalu Ali Malam scored 10 NPFL goals in 2020 - at least 3 more than any other NPFL player. He made 15 league appearances for Kano Pillars in 2020.

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

9 months

3️⃣ - Robert Mizo (Bayelsa United) scored the first hattrick of the 2023/24 NPFL season. He is the 1st player to score 3+ goals on the opening day of an NPFL season since we started keeping the data (2012). Quick. #BAYAKW #NPFL24

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

Remo Stars will compete in consecutive NPFL seasons for the first time ever. Revolution. 2016/17 - Relegated 2018/19 - Relegated 2021/22 - Third position 2022/23 - Competing #REMTOR #NPFL22

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

3️⃣ - Remo Stars finished 3rd on the NPFL table - the highest by any newly promoted team since Bayelsa United finished 3rd in the 2012/13 season. Continental. #NPFL22

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

1 - Nigeria have now ended Benin Republic's 8 year unbeaten home run - spanning 17 matches. The Squirrels previous home loss was against Algeria (1-3) in June 2013. Reset. #BENNGA #AFCON2021Q

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

4 - Enyimba FC have now progressed to the group stage on the continent in each of the last 4 times they represented Nigeria (this season inclusive). Epitome. #RIVENY #CAFCC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

1 year

1️⃣ - Remo Stars have beaten Bendel Insurance in the NPFL for the first time ever. They become the 1st Nigerian team to secure qualification to the 2023/24 CAF Champions League. Triumph. #REMBEN #NPFL23Super6

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 months

0️⃣ - Banana Bafana of South Africa have never recorded a win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the AFCON - P4. Boys. ❌️2000: NGA 2-0 RSA ❌️2004: NGA 4-0 RSA ❌️2019: NGA 2-1 RSA ❌️2023: NGA 1(4)-(2)1 RSA #AFCON2023 #NGARSA

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 months

6️⃣ - Nigeria have now failed to include NPFL outfield players in 6 of their last 7 AFCON squad list. The last time they included outfield players from the NPFL, they won the AFCON (2013). Mba. #AFCON2023 #SuperEagles #NPFL

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

17 - Suraj Ayeleso ( @Alansurry ) made 17 consecutive appearances for Kano Pillars this season.

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

2️⃣0️⃣ - Akwa United becomes the 20th club to win the Nigerian League (NPFL). They will play in the CAF Champions League for the first time in their history. Champions. #AKWMFM #NPFL21

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

8 months

1️⃣0️⃣ - Rangers Int'l FC are the 1st team to score 10 goals and get 10pts in the 2023/24 NPFL. They sit at the top of the table. Flying. #RANPIL #NPFL24

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

2️⃣0️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ - Anayo Iwuala has played 2036 minutes for Enyimba FC this season in all competitions - at least 185 minutes more than any other NPFL player. 2036 - Anayo Iwuala (ENY) 1851 - Kazie Enyinnaya (RIV) 1849 - Godwin Aguda (RIV) #NPFL21 #CAFCC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

Nyima Nwagua ( @Nyimason28 ) and Auwalu Ali ( @Auwalalimalam ) are the only players that have started every game for Kano Pillars in the NPFL this season (2019/20) - P24. Regulars. Photo credit: @Nyimason28

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

7⃣7⃣ - @RiversUnitedFC finished the 2021/22 NPFL season with 77pts. It is the highest point tally in the history of the #NPFL . Record. #NPFL22

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 months

4️⃣ - Fair, but what happened when we met? This is the fourth encounter between Nigeria and South Africa at #AFCON , and the Super Eagles won each of the previous three encounters by an aggregate score of 8-1. Dominance. 💪 #NGARSA

OptaJabu

@OptaJabu

5 months

11 - That's interesting @OptaNGR , maybe that’s because you enjoyed a head start. Did you know that since making our tournament debut in 1996, Bafana Bafana (11) have been to more AFCON tournaments than Nigeria (10)? Regulars. #AFCON2023 #NGARSA

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

#DidYouKnow Nigeria were unbeaten in 9 of the 10 matches Carl Ikeme was in goal for the Super Eagles. The only loss was a 2-0 defeat to DR Congo in a friendly. P10 W6 D3 L1. Ike. #ThankYouCarlIkeme

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

4 - Ahmed Musa has scored 4 braces for Nigeria since 2014 - at least 3 more than any other Nigerian player. Nov '14: Nigeria 3-1 Sudan Mar '15: Nigeria 2-0 Niger Jun '17: Nigeria 3-0 Togo Jun '18: Nigeria 2-0 Iceland Specialist. #NGAISL #NGA #WorldCup

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

1 year

3️⃣ - Enyimba FC lifted each of their last three NPFL titles in Lagos. Destined. 2023: Mobolaji Johnson Arena 2019: Agege Stadium 2015: Teslim Balogun Stadium #NPFL23Super6

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

1 year

2️⃣ - Enyimba FC have now scored 2+ away goals in the NPFL for the first time in 2 seasons. The last 2 times they scored 2+ away goals at half time, they won the games (NAS 1-2; DAK 1-3). Elephants. #NPFL23 #NASENY

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

Top 5 teams (most points) in the Decade (2010-2019) 1 @EnyimbaFC (558) 2 @pillarsfc (555) 3 @SunshineFCAkure (522) 4 @RangersIntFC (520) 5 @LobiStars (511) via @LMCNPFL #NPFLDecade

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

1️⃣8️⃣ - Akwa United extended their unbeaten run in the NPFL to 18 matches today - WDWDWDDWWDDWWWDWDW - 10W 8D. Onward. #AKWADA #NPFL21

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

Abu Azeez has scored a brace in the NPFL for the first time since October 2014 when Warri Wolves defeated Lobi Stars 3-0. Home. #WOLKAT

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 months

1️⃣ - Nigeria recorded a clean sheet against Cameroon in the AFCON for the first time ever. Stanley. #NGACMR #AFCON2023

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

5️⃣ - Rivers United scored 5 goals in a league match for the first time since they were formed (rebranded) in 2016. Alive! #RIVMFM #NPLF22

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

7 years

0 - Ikechukwu Ezenwa did not concede from open play in the 4 World Cup qualifiers he featured for Nigeria. Lucky. #ALGNGA #WCQ2018

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

Super Eagles hat-tricks in the last 10 years. 2018: Odion Ighalo vs Libya 2016: Chisom Chikatara vs Niger 2013: Nnamdi Oduamadi vs Tahiti

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

11 months

1️⃣1️⃣ - Kayode Bankole of @RemoStarsSC made 22 appearances had 11 clean sheets - at least 2 more than any goalkeeper in the season. He made the @NPFLInsider TOTW 3 times - joint highest in goal. #NPFL23TOTS

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

1 - Rivers United are currently the best away team in the NPFL this season. 3 - Most wins 9 - Most goals scored 9 - Fewest goals conceded 12 - Most points #HEARIV #NPFL20

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

7 years

Longest current unbeaten #WCQ run in the world Spain (59) Nigeria (33) Italy (33) Germany (30) Cote d'Ivoire (25) Switzerland (25) #WCQ2018

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 months

4️⃣ - Remo Stars have scored four 90th minutes goals in the NPFL this season, at least 2 times more than any other club in the 2023/24 NPFL. Party. #REMSUN #NPFL24

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

For NPFL matches played on Wednesday this season, Ibrahim Olawoyin ( @brymzy17 ) has been involved in 6 goals (4⚽️, 2🅰️) for Rangers International FC. It is the most by any player this season in the NPFL. #WednesdayVibes

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

Kelechi Iheanacho goals against Liberia were his first ever brace for the Super Eagles. It was also his first competitive goal(s) for the Super Eagles since September 2017. #WCQ

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

1 year

2️⃣ - Bendel Insurance have scored 2+ away goals in the NPFL for the first time since they lost 3-2 at Zamfara United in October 2007. #AKWBEN #NPFL23

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

1990 - The last time a Nigerian club defeated Esperance du Tunis in the first leg, they progressed to the next round. Hope. 1990 CAFCL Quarter final Heartland 2-1 Esperance Esperance 1-1 Heartland #CAFCL

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

Longest unbeaten run so far this season in the NPFL 9⃣ - Akwa United 8⃣ - Enyimba FC 8⃣ - Kwara United 8⃣ - Abia Warriors #NPFL21

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

8 years

5 @NGSuperEagles appearances 3 starts - 3 goals 2 subs - 2 assists 1 Kelechi Iheanacho @67Kelechi #NGATAN

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

10 months

1️⃣8️⃣ - Bendel Insurance return to the continent for the first time in over 18 years (spanning 6691 days). Their last encounter was a 1-0 home defeat to King Faisal Babes in April 2005. Rebound. #CAFCC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

10 - Kelechi Iheanacho has scored 10 Premier League goals since the start of March, the most of any player. The only player to score more goals over this period in Europe's top five leagues is fellow Nigerian Simy (12 in Serie A). Super. [via @OptaJoe ]

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

#DidYouKnow @rangersint had a higher win ratio (50%) with Ibrahim Olawoyin ( @brymzy17 ) in the starting XI than without him (25%) in the 2019/20 NPFL. They got at least a point in 75% of the matches he started. Wanted.

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 years

4 - The Super Falcons have won a match in the FIFA Women's World Cup for only the fourth time. Step. 1999: ✅ 2-1 Korea DPR 1999: ✅ 2-0 Denmark 2011: ✅ 1-0 Canada 2019: ✅ 2-0 Korea Republic #NGAKOR #NGA #FIFAWWC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

4️⃣ - Plateau United are unbeaten in their last 4 continental matches. It is the longest in their history and the longest current by any Nigerian club (tie with Enyimba & Rangers). #CAFCL

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

Oghenekaro Etebo's goal today is his first under Coach Gernot Rohr and his first for the Super Eagles since March 2016. #NGALES #AFCON2021Q

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

3️⃣ - Fortune Omoniwari has now scored in three consecutive matches for Rivers United. Form ⚽️ Bloemfontein Celtic ⚽️ Rangers International FC ⚽️ Abia Warriors #ABIRIV #NPFL21

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

2️⃣0️⃣ - Enyimba FC did the double over Rangers Int'l FC for the first time in over 20 years. Elephants. #ENYRAN #NPFL22

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 months

0️⃣ - Nigeria have never kept a clean sheet against Cameroon in the history of the AFCON - P8. Challenge. #AFCON2023 #NGACMR

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

18 - Junior Lokosa has scored 18 goals in 20 appearances for Kano Pillars in the NPFL this season. He is the 1st player to score 18 goals in the 1st 21 Matchdays in the NPFL. Breakthrough. 🔥⚽️🔥⚽️

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

3️⃣ - Defending Champions RS Berkane conceded 3+ goals after the 70th minute in a continental match for the first time in their history. Kwara. #CAFCC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

10 months

❌️ Enyimba FC got knocked out in the first round of a CAF Competition for the first time since 2015. Eliminated. 2015 - First Round 2016 - Group 2018 - Semi Final 2019 - Quarter Final 20/21 - Quarter Final 21/22 - Playoff 23/24 - First Round

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@OptaNGR

5 years

2 - Nigeria have now lost 2 consecutive matches at the U-17 World Cup for the first time. It is also the first time the Golden Eaglets have lost 2 matches in an edition of the U-17 World Cup. Goodbye. #NGANED #U17WC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

20 - Rangers International FC are the first Nigerian club to win 20 matches in the CAF Confederation Cup. #CAFCC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

#DidYouKnow In 1977, Enugu Rangers and Stationery Stores finished equal on points and with an equal goal difference and number of goals scored in the Nigeria National League. Rangers emerged champions by drawing of lots. ( @rsssfworld )

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

Abia Warriors last 5 home matches 4️⃣-1️⃣ Sunshine Stars 1️⃣-0️⃣ Rangers 4️⃣-1️⃣ Warri Wolves 1️⃣-0️⃣ Wikki Tourists 4️⃣-1️⃣ Kano Pillars Pattern. #ABIPIL #NPFL21

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@OptaNGR

8 years

4 - @67Kelechi Iheanacho has now scored in each of his last 4 matches for the @NGSuperEagles . Rave. #ZAMNGA #WCQ

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@OptaNGR

2 years

Most league goals for Enyimba since the 2019/20 season 1️⃣8️⃣ - Victor Mbaoma 0️⃣9️⃣ - Austin Oladapo 0️⃣8️⃣ - Stanley Dimgba 0️⃣8️⃣ - Tosin Omoyele #NPFL22

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@OptaNGR

2 years

2️⃣ - The Super Eagles won all three group stage matches in only 2 previous AFCON tournaments - 1992 & 2006. #GNBNGA #TeamNigeria #AFCON2021

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@OptaNGR

3 years

20 - Abiodun Adebayo makes his 20th NPFL appearance for Enyimba FC today against Abia Warriors. #AbiaDerby #ENYABI #NPFL21

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

3 years

1⃣1⃣ - Enyimba FC have now picked up 11 away points this season - at least 2 more than any other team in the NPFL. They have also conceded the fewest goals (6) and recorded the most wins (3) on the road this season. Leaders. #SUNENY #NPFL21

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

2 years

4️⃣ - Victor Osimhen ( @victorosimhen9 ) is the first player to score 4+ goals in a match for Nigeria since Rashidi Yekini scored 4 in Nigeria's 7-1 win over Burkina Faso (July 1991). Haul. 📸 @RandaAndrew

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

8 months

3️⃣ - Kano Pillars conceded 3 first half goals in the NPFL for the first time since a 3-1 loss to Rangers Int'l FC in April 2017. Stunned. #SPLPIL #NPFL24

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@OptaNGR

1 year

2️⃣ - Enyimba FC have now won each of the last 2 NPFL abridged seasons (2019, 2023). Specialists. #ENYRIV #NPFL23Super6

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@OptaNGR

3 years

Enyimba FC kept clean sheets in 2+ consecutive continental matches for the first time since September 2019. They also kept clean sheets in a continental tie (H&A) for the first time since the 2015 CAFCL preliminary round. Tidy. #TotalEnergiesCAFCC

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

8 years

#OnThisDay in 1985, the Golden Eaglets won the maiden FIFA U-16WC in China after a 2-0 victory over Germany FR. (Akpoborie 4', Igbinoba 79')

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

5 - The Super Eagles have now won five (5) of their last six (6) matches - WLWWWW. #POLNGA

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

5 years

4 - Sikiru Alimi have scored four (4) goals for the Super Eagles in 2019. Only Odion Ighalo (6) has scored more. Register.

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

4 years

0 - Lobi Stars are the only team yet to concede a goal at home in the NPFL this season. They are also the only team with 100% home win this season. Makurdi. #LOBMFM #NPFL20

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

6 - The Super Eagles have scored a total of 6 goals in their World Cup opening games. All 6 goals were against European oppositions. 1994: Nigeria 3-0 Bulgaria 1998: Spain 2-3 Nigeria Trademark. #WorldCup #CRONGA #NGA

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

4 - There have been four braces in the last 4 matches between Argentina and Nigeria. Signature. 😉 📝 ⚽️⚽️ Ikechukwu Uche 🇳🇬 ⚽️⚽️ Lionel Messi 🇦🇷 ⚽️⚽️ Ahmed Musa 🇳🇬 ⚽️⚽️ Alex Iwobi 🇳🇬 #NGAARG #WorldCup

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

7 years

33 - Nigeria are unbeaten in their last 33 World Cup qualifying matches - 2nd current longest to Spain (59). Steady. #NGACMR #WCQ2018

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Opta Nigeria

@OptaNGR

6 years

100% - Remo Stars have won all their matches in the NNL this season. They are also yet to concede in the NNL this season. Osun Utd 0-1 Remo Stars Stationery Stores 0-2 Remo Stars Remo Stars 2-0 Delta Force Perfect. #NNL18

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