Daniel Udoh and Elijah Odebe both drop goal on Saturday, give their clubs better reason to smile for England and France side.

Both Naija forwards use their chances well-well, show sharp eye for goal even though their club situations no be the same at all. Na so striker life be, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.

Daniel Udoh Lock Game Down as Salford Carry Full Points

Na complete team work Daniel Udoh use put icing on Salford City cake as dem beat Barnet 3–1 for League Two Round 21 inside The Hive Stadium.

Udoh come seal the matter for second half, carry im season numbers reach ten goal contributions — five goals plus five assists from 17 matches. Clean business.

The striker play 85 minutes before dem sub am comot for Matt Butcher. Even though e lose pass anybody for ground duel (15 times), the guy still run tire, press defenders like person wey chop energy drink.

Salford begin show control from 34th minute when Rosaire Longelo cross enter box find Josh Austerfield. First shot save, but guy sharp like hawk, follow am collect rebound score.

Five minutes later, wahala land Barnet head as Jorge Grant through pass cause confusion, midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh mistakenly send ball enter him own net. Football no dey forgive.

Second half start, Karl Robinson boys continue the pressure. For 55th minute, Kelly N’Mai roll low cross enter box, Udoh don read am since — small poke, ball don kiss net. Goalkeeper just look like person wey miss bus.

Other Naija boys no dull. Adebola Oluwo hold Salford defence steady like traffic warden, while Ofoborh suffer rough afternoon for Barnet.

Barnet manage collect one late goal through Oliver Hawkins, but e no change anything. Another loss don land dem — second one back-to-back.

Elijah Odebe Drop First Start Goal, Turn Troyes Game Upside Down

For France side, Elijah Odebe enjoy better afternoon as e score him first goal of the season help Troyes run comeback 3–1 win over Olympique Marcquois for Coupe de France Round of 64.

The 18-year-old Naija forward collect him first start of the season and no waste time prove say “coach, I dey ready.”

Before now, Odebe no really see game time for Ligue 1 — just 49 minutes across six appearances, plus plenty bench warming. But cup competition no dey lie.

Marcquois shock Troyes early with Seny Diaby goal and carry the lead go dressing room. Seven minutes after second half restart, Odebe answer back. Calm finish, no rush, make am 1–1. From there, momentum change like radio station.

Late goals from Mouhamed Diop and Tawfik Bentayeb finish the job, seal Troyes qualification to Round of 32. Comeback complete, crowd happy.

Odebe play 71 minutes and the goal fit boost him confidence well-well. If football fair, more chances go surely come.

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Last Updated on December 21, 2025 8:15 am by Hitvibz Media