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7 Things To Know About Super Eagles-eligible Striker Samu Omorodion
7 Things To Know About Super Eagles-eligible Striker Samu Omorodion
By Hope Ejairu
Samu Omorodion stole the spotlight during FC Porto’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United in their Europa League clash on Thursday.
The striker scored a brace to ensure FC Porto walked away with a point from the match.
Omorodion spent last season on loan from Atletico Madrid to Alaves, where he played 34 games in La Liga and scored 8 goals.
However, he came into the limelight in the 2024 summer transfer window after being linked to some top European clubs, including Chelsea.
In fact, he was on the brink of joining Enzo Maresca’s side but the deal eventually collapsed.
Amid the collapsed Chelsea move, he later joined Portuguese side, Porto for €15 million (15 million euros) on a five-year deal, where he is currently plying his trade.
Having established the aforementioned, below are seven (7) things to know about the 20-year-old striker, who is currently one of the most exciting and promising youngsters in world football.
Place of birth
Samu Omorodion was born in Melilla, Spain to Nigerian parents, and relocated to Seville as a child.
Club Debut
He made his senior debut for Granada’s reserve team (Recreativo Granada) in March 2022 against Marchamalo, however, they suffered a 2-1 loss at home, and seven months later, he recorded his first senior goal, restoring the parity for his side against El Ejido, and the game eventually finished 1-1.
Alaves’ top scorer last season
Omorodion was the top scorer for Alaves in the La Liga last season with 8 goals, and registered 9 goals in total in the league, after scoring a goal for Granada before joining Alaves.
Current release clause
It will take a huge amount of money to lure him from his current club, Porto as he has a release clause of €100 million (100 million euros).
Having played for Recreativo Granada, Granada, Atletico Madrid, Alaves, and now Porto, he has amassed 34 goals in 78 appearances.
Goals scored for Porto in the ongoing season
He has scored 4 goals in 4 league games for Porto so far this season, and has taken his tally to 7 in 6 games across all competitions.
National team eligibility
As per national team representation, Omorodion is eligible to play for Nigeria and Spain, however, he has donned the jersey of Spain at the youth level, and also the national team at the 2024 Summer Olympics, where they lifted the title, winning gold upon a 5-3 victory over host nation, France.
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HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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