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Ryan Alebiosu Makes Winning Start to 2026/27 Season With Blackburn Assist
Nigeria international Ryan Alebiosu made an immediate impact at the start of the 2026/27 season, providing the assist for Blackburn Rovers’ winning goal in their Carabao Cup first-round victory over Burton Albion.
The right-back was instrumental in the decisive moment, delivering the final pass that set up Blackburn’s match-winning goal as Rovers booked their place in the second round of the competition.
The assist provides an encouraging start to the new campaign for Alebiosu, who enjoyed an impressive first season at Ewood Park after joining Blackburn from Belgian side KV Kortrijk.
The Nigerian defender quickly established himself as a regular under manager Michael O’Neill, with his consistent performances earning him a nomination for Blackburn’s Player of the Season award at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
Alebiosu’s attacking contribution is also becoming an increasingly important part of his game. He recorded several assists during his debut campaign, including a decisive low cross in Blackburn’s victory over Millwall in March.
The 24-year-old’s latest contribution will therefore come as another positive sign for Blackburn as they begin their new campaign and prepare for the demands of the Championship season.
For Alebiosu, the Burton Albion victory represents an ideal start as he looks to build on his impressive debut season and further establish himself as one of Blackburn’s key players.
With the Super Eagles also monitoring the performances of their players abroad, another productive campaign at club level could strengthen Alebiosu’s position in Nigeria’s national-team setup.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured displaced residents of Plateau State that the Federal Government will rebuild communities affected by violence and facilitate their safe return home.
Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday during the APC presidential campaign rally at Zaria Road Stadium in Jos, where he acknowledged the devastation caused by insecurity in parts of the state.
Recalling his previous visit to Plateau, the President said he was restricted to the airport and could not visit communities in the hinterland.
“The last time I visited Plateau State, I was limited to the airport. Forgive me if you didn’t see me in the hinterland, but I saw the devastation, got the report from the governor, and saw the horror on the faces of our people,” he said.
He added that the situation had since changed, assuring displaced persons that his administration would support the rebuilding of their communities and enable them to return.
“But since then, that has changed; we are forging ahead together. I assure those who are displaced that we will rebuild your communities and bring you back there,” Tinubu stated.
The President said his administration was committed to restoring peace in affected communities and ensuring residents could return to their homes without fear.
On security measures, Tinubu disclosed that 1,000 forest guards were undergoing training, while surveillance cameras were being procured to strengthen security operations.
- His assurances come amid persistent security challenges and displacement in parts of Plateau State, where affected communities continue to face the challenge of rebuilding lives and restoring livelihoods.
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