NIGERIAN PLAYERS WATCH
Ezekiel, Leke James, Fred Friday, Abdullahi & Nwakaeme Hit Target
Ezekiel, Leke James, Fred Friday, Abdullahi & Nwakaeme Hit Target
Nigeria international Imoh Ezekiel and Stefano Okaka made an impact in Anderlecht’s 3 - 1 win over Club Brugge on Sunday on game week 11 in the Belgian Pro League , with with both strikers finding the back of the net.
In the 12th minute, Okaka, who is enjoying a new lease of life since his transfer from Sampdoria this summer, opened scoring for RSCA while Ezekiel opened his account two minutes out of intermission.
In Norway, Leke James scored his 12th goal in the Premier League but could not prevent Aalesund from losing 2 - 1 to Molde at the Color Line Stadium.
Still in the Tippeligaen, the performance of the day went to Olympic National Team trainee Fred Friday, who bagged a brace in the space of 13 minutes to help Lillestrom thrash Bodo/Glimt 3 - 0 at the Aspmyra Stadion.
In the late kick off, Nigeria U20 international Suleiman Abdullahi bagged the game - winner after 70 minutes in Viking’s 2 - 1 win over Stabæk.
In the Israeli Premier League, Anthony Nwakaeme scored for the third game on the spin for Hapoel Beer Sheva.
He opened scoring in the 48th minute for The Camels, who were leading Hapoel Tel Aviv 3 - 0 15 minutes from time.
Strikers Anthony Ujah and Kehinde Fatai showed class for their respective European clubs as the countdown for next month’s World Cup qualifiers between Nigeria and Swaziland continues.
Ahmed Musa: Super Eagles captain fired blanks as league leaders CSKA Moscow drew goalless at Terek Grozny. He played the full game and was booked in the 90th minute.
Godfrey Oboabona: He played full game for Rizespor in their 2-0 home loss to Akhisar Belediye Spor.
Sylvester Igbonu: He lasted for 86 minutes for FC Ufa as they beat Krylya Sovetov 1-0. He was replaced with Vagiz Galiuliu.
Izunna Uzochukwu: He was on for the full game in Amkar Perm 3-1 loss at Aural.
Leon Balogun: He played 90 minutes for Mainz as they lost 3-1 at home to Werder Bremen.
Akeem Latifu: He was not listed by Aalesund due to card suspension in a 2-1 home loss to Molde. His compatriot Leke James scored Aalesund consolation goal.
Anthony Ujah: He scored a brace with one assist to help Werder Bremen beat former club Mainz 3-1. He played the full game.
Carl Ikeme: Eagles top choice goalkeeper was again left on the substitute bench for Wolves as they lost 3-1 at home to Middlesbrough. His lack of games not good omen for Nigeria.
Odion Ighalo: He played for 89 minutes to help Watford win 2-0 at Stoke City. Ighalo gave assists for both goals. He was replaced with Adlene Guedioura.
Kehinde Fatai: The striker continued his impressive run for Sparta Prague as he scored in their 3-0 win over Bohemians 1905. He lasted for 69 minutes when he left the pitch for Francis Litsingi.
Kenneth Omeruo: He was an unused substitute for Kasimpasa in their 1-0 home loss to Bursaspor. He has fully recovered from a hamstring injury.
Mikel Obi: He played 44 minutes in Chelsea's 2-1 loss at West Ham. He replaced Cesc Fabregas in the 46th minute. He was cautioned in the 90th minute.
William Troost-Ekong: He played from start to finish for Haugesund in the 1-0 home loss to Valerenga.
Rabiu Ibrahim: He scored a goal for Trencin in their 3-1 win over Zlate Moravce. Kingsley Madu also played the game for Trencin.
Moses Simon: He was an 80th minute substitution for champions Gent in a 2-2 draw at home with Oostende. He replaced Thomas Matton.
Obiorah Nwankwo: He played 55 minutes for Academica De Coimbra as they drew 1-1 at Victoria De Guimaraes.
Juwon Oshaniwa: Not listed for Hearts in their 2-0 win over Ross County due to injury.
Elderson Echiejile: He was on for the entire duration of the game as Monaco beat Reims 1-0.
Ogenyi Onazi: He played for the entire duration in Lazio's 3-0 bashing of Torino.
Kelechi Iheanacho: He was an 83rd minute substitute for Manchester City as they drew goalless at Manchester United. He replaced Wilfred Bony.
Efe Ambrose: He was on from start to finish for Celtic as the thrashed Dundee United 5-0.
Brown Ideye: He played the whole 90 minutes as Olympiacos won 2-1 at Atromitos.
