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Jos born youngster, Kidman, making waves in Australian football

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3 years ago

January 17, 2023

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A Nigerian youngster, Aaron Kidman, born in Jos, is currently making waves in Australian football where he plays for Devonport City Strikers FC in Tasmania National Premier League.

Tall, strong, and combative in the mold of former Barcelona and Manchester City midfield sensation, Yaya Toure, the young Nigerian is earning rave reviews for his ball possession and boisterous midfield control.

A box-to-box midfielder, Kidman who broke into the first team of Riverside Olympic at 16 years is a highly rated midfielder who can easily adapt to any tactical formation of any gaffer.

The 19-year-old footballer who left Nigeria with his parents when he was only four years old to Australia where he has developed his football skills said even as he holds dual citizenship, his heart is with his country of birth.

He said despite the long distance between Nigeria and Australia, he has continued to follow events back home because there is no place like home.

“I was born in Jos in Plateau State. I always consider myself someone who is destined to play football. The city of Jos has produced great footballers like Segun Odegbami, Ismaila Mabo, and Benedict Akwuegbu.

“I also got to know from my dad that Ahmed Musa, Obinna Nsofor, Ogenyi Onazi, and Sunday Mba are all Jos-born football players,” he said.

Kidman, therefore, said his ultimate ambition is to play for the Super Eagles.

“I look forward to playing my part in Nigeria football in the future. I want to play for the Super Eagles one day. It will be wonderful to play for Nigeria,” he prayed.

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NPFL: Uzoho talks up Onuoha after brace against Warri Wolves

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2 days ago

April 14, 2026

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Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Obinna Uzoho has rated midfielder Uchechukwu Onuoha as one of the best in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

Onuoha was outstanding in Kun Khalifat FC 3-0 defeat of Warri Wolves last Sunday.

The midfielder netted brace in the game to bring his tally in the NPFL to four in nine appearances.

Uzoho is adamant that the player have a lot to offer with his quality.

“Onuoha is one of the best the NPFL can offer, I use to encourage him alot as he has a lot of quality to offer in the game.”Uzoho was quote from a chat with Puyaka.

Uzoho will be counting on the inform midfielder when Kun Khalifat FC take on Plateau United in a matchday 35 fixture this weekend.

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Plateau United Crush Ikorodu City 4–1, Boost Survival Push with Statement Home Win

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1 week ago

April 7, 2026

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Plateau United delivered one of their most impressive performances of the season, thrashing high-flying Ikorodu City 4–1 in a dominant NPFL encounter to strengthen their position on the table.

The Peace Boys showed intent from the start and maintained control throughout the game, with second-half substitute Ossy Martins emerging as the standout performer after grabbing a brace to seal the emphatic victory.

The result marks a significant boost for Plateau United, who have struggled for consistency this season. Defeating a top-performing side like Ikorodu City not only restores confidence within the squad but also signals their determination to finish the campaign strongly.

Beyond the scoreline, the win could prove pivotal in their push away from the lower half of the table, easing pressure on the team while reigniting belief among supporters.

Attention now shifts to their next fixture, where Plateau United will be aiming to build on this momentum and secure another positive result as the league season approaches its final stages.