Monday 24 November 2014

Mixed Feelings For Nigerians Across Europe


While majority of super eagles regulars were either not dressed or came on as substitutes, others were the heroes as they scored to help their respective clubs. 

ENGLAND

-Victor Moses was the only Nigerian starter at the weekend for club, Stoke city who surprisingly lost 1-2 at home to underdogs, Burnley in the EPL. It is the Nigerian tenth league appearance of the season with 3 assists and a goal to his name. 

-Chelsea Fc continued their impressive run of form with a 2-0 home victory over Westbrom at the bridge. John Obi Mikel and Brown Ideye were not listed for Chelsea and Westbrom respectively, while Victor Anichebe replaced Saido Berahino in the 79th minute. It was Anichebe's ninth appearance of the season with just one goal so far in all competitions.

-Kenneth Omeruo and Sone Aluko were not part of the match day squad for their respective clubs.

SCOTLAND

-After close to two months on the bench, Nigeria defender, Efe Ambrose finally made a substitute appearance for Celtic as they defeated Dundee 2-1 at the Celtic park. His last game for the scottish giants was on 5th of october were they lost 0-1 at home to Hamilton.

ITALY

It was the biggest game in Italy, Roberto Mancini's first game on his return to the Serie A, the Milan derby. 
Joel Obi started and scored for Inter Milan to cancel Jeremy Menez's first half strike for Milan. It is the 23 year old first goal of the season, replaced in the 72nd minute by Brazillian, Hernanes. 

Ogenyi Onazi was absent as Lazio were humbled 3 nil at home by Juventus. The midfielder has been booked twice in his seven appearances, with his last game coming on 3rd november in Lazio's 4-2 win over Cagliari.

SPAIN

Ike Uche was a second half substitute for Villareal as they beat Getafe 2-1 at the Estadio El Madrigal. He replaced Gerrad Moreno in the 69th minute of play.

GERMANY

-Fc Cologne lost 1-2 at home to Hertha Berlin, with Anthony Ujah scoring the only goal for his club. The 24 year old has made 11 appearances for the German outfit, with 4 goals and 2 yellow cards for his hardwork.

-Chinedu Obasi failed to add to his 10 appearances and 1 goal at the weekend as he was missing in action for Schalke 04. In the absence of the 28 year old, his club defeated Wolfsburg 3-1 in the German Bundesliga.

FRANCE

-Elderson Echiejele made his fifth appearance for french giants Monaco as they could only manage a 2 all draw at home to Caen in the Ligue 1. 

HOLLAND

-Abiola Dauda could not save club, Vitesse from a 1-0 loss to Az Alkmar at the weekend. The 26 year old has so far scored 5 goals this season.

-Bathlomew Ogbeche seem to be having his best season ever as he scored again at the weekend to help Cambuur secure a 3-1 away win to Fc Utretch. The 30 year old has now scored 8 goals in 13 appearances for the club.

TURKEY

-Godfrey Oboabona marked his 7th appearance with a yellow card in Rizespor 0-2 loss to Istanbul buyuk. 

- Super Eagles star, Raheem Lawal scored his second goal of the season to inspire club, Eskisehirspor to a 2-1 win over Erciyesspor in the Turkish top flight. 

RUSSIA

-Ahmed Musa was on the losing side as club, Cska Moscow lost 2-1 away to Fc Krasondar. In his 18 games played, Musa has found the back of the net six times this season.

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