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Naija United Football Club
"Naija"
Naija United is all about unleashing the potential of football in West Africa.
Nigerian football fans are proud and passionate and they deserve an opportunity to have a seat at the top table of global football.
They want to be giants once again and through Naija United, greatness is now within reach. It’s Nigeria versus the whole world and by getting behind this team, the young people of this country can shift the balance of power in our favour.
The club is built on its four main values of Loyalty, Endurance, Joy and Prosperity. Those values are reflected in their players, staff, and supporters.
The club's co-owners are Kamaru Usman, Rotimi, Williams Uchemba and Tobe Nwigwe. The club's charity partner is Grassroots Soccer.
Round 1
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Round 3
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Round 4
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Round 5
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Round 6
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Round 7
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Round 8
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Round 9
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Round 10
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Round 11
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Round 12
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Round 13
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Round 14
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Round 15
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Round 16
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Round 17
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Round 18
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Round 19
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Round 20
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Round 21
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Round 22
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Qualifying Final
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Shooting
Possession
Passing
Defence
Goalkeeping
Discipline
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Olakunle Rufai
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Olakunle Rufai wears many hats as a media personality, broadcaster, and podcaster and now he is the manager of Naija United.
His deep-rooted passion for football stems from his earlier years as a professional player during his teenage days, infusing his broadcasting career with rich insights and perspectives.
With a keen eye for detail, Olakunle delves into the technical intricacies that bring the beautiful game to life, showcasing his profound understanding and love for football.
With some help from his friends on The Hindsight Podcast, he is eager to make Naija United reach their potential this season.
3
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Menzi Mkhize
LB
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Billy Rose
RB
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Árni Björgvinsson
CM
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12
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Abdoulaye Boli
CB
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Sohail Siddiqui
CAM
![Saudi Arabia]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/sa.png)
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21
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Tobias Jung
RB
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Anthony Chidi
ST
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Murilo Wellington
CB
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Ojo Oladipupo
LW
![Nigeria]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/ng.png)
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Steve Kone
RM
![Ivory Coast]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/ci.png)
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Cristian Venditto
CM
![Italy]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/it.png)
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Deji Akande
RW
![Nigeria]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/ng.png)
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Amadou Sanchez
CB
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Jeffrey Addo
CM
![Ghana]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/gh.png)
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Jean-Paul Bong
GK
![Cameroon]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/cm.png)
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Atif Alzahrani
LM
![Saudi Arabia]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/sa.png)
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Charles Ogude (c)
CAM
![Nigeria]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/ng.png)
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Maximiliano Benedetti
CM
![Argentina]( https://flagcdn.com/w40/ar.png)
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Baba Fall
GK
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Nick Amos
CM
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