Europa League Wrap : Emenike Scores; Umar Aminu Bags Assist; Ekpai Debuts; Ideye Fires Blanks; Olomola, Echiejile Benched; Esiti Subbed In
Published: September 29, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Injured Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun missed the first of his two games as Mainz 05 registered an impressive 3-2 win over Qabala at Bakcell Arena (Bakı ). Austria international Karim Onisiwo was on the bench for the German outfit.
Raheem Lawal started and played the full game in Osmanlıspor’s 2-1 loss at FC Zurich. Nigeria U23 star Umar Aminu notched an assist in the 73rd minute, six minutes after his introduction.
Hapoel Beer Sheva battled to an impressive goalless draw at home to Southampton, with Nigerian duo John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme lasting the distance for the Camels.
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Olufela Olomola, 19 was on the bench for the Saints for the second time in his career.
Over to GHELAMCO-arena , Gent secured a 2-0 win over Konyaspor. While Anderson Esiti was introduced in the 71st minute, fellow Super Eagles midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim was a non-playing sub. Moses Simon was absent for the Belgians.
At Stadion u Nisy (Liberec), Nigeria U23 international Moses Ubong Ekpai made his debut in a European club competition following his introduction in the 46th minute of Slovan Liberec’s 2-1 loss to PAOK in Group J.
Wilfred Ndidi slotted in at midfield from start to finish at Luminus Arena, helping Racing Genk secure a 3-1 win over Italian opponents Sassuolo. He logged 90 minutes.
Ex-Flying Eagles star Kayode Olarenwaju was in action for 86 minutes and fired blanks in Austria Vienna’s goalless draw at home to Czech side Viktoria PlzeÅ�.
Elderson Echiejile was an unused substitute as Standard Liege lost 1-0 to famous Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam at Amsterdam ArenA .
Nosa Igiebor started and put in a 60-minute shift as Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 1-0 to Dundalk in Ireland.
Brown Ideye fired blanks in Olympiakos shock 1-0 loss to APOEL at Stadio Georgios Karaiskák. The former Ukrainian-based frontman lasted the distance.
Across the border in Turkey, Emmanuel Emenike netted what turned out to be the game-winner in Fenerbahce’s 1-0 victory over Eredivisie table toppers Feyenoord. The ex-Nigeria star was in action for 77 minutes before he was replaced.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : fenerbahce.org
Injured Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun missed the first of his two games as Mainz 05 registered an impressive 3-2 win over Qabala at Bakcell Arena (Bakı ). Austria international Karim Onisiwo was on the bench for the German outfit.
Raheem Lawal started and played the full game in Osmanlıspor’s 2-1 loss at FC Zurich. Nigeria U23 star Umar Aminu notched an assist in the 73rd minute, six minutes after his introduction.
Hapoel Beer Sheva battled to an impressive goalless draw at home to Southampton, with Nigerian duo John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme lasting the distance for the Camels.
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Olufela Olomola, 19 was on the bench for the Saints for the second time in his career.
Over to GHELAMCO-arena , Gent secured a 2-0 win over Konyaspor. While Anderson Esiti was introduced in the 71st minute, fellow Super Eagles midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim was a non-playing sub. Moses Simon was absent for the Belgians.
At Stadion u Nisy (Liberec), Nigeria U23 international Moses Ubong Ekpai made his debut in a European club competition following his introduction in the 46th minute of Slovan Liberec’s 2-1 loss to PAOK in Group J.
Wilfred Ndidi slotted in at midfield from start to finish at Luminus Arena, helping Racing Genk secure a 3-1 win over Italian opponents Sassuolo. He logged 90 minutes.
Ex-Flying Eagles star Kayode Olarenwaju was in action for 86 minutes and fired blanks in Austria Vienna’s goalless draw at home to Czech side Viktoria PlzeÅ�.
Elderson Echiejile was an unused substitute as Standard Liege lost 1-0 to famous Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam at Amsterdam ArenA .
Nosa Igiebor started and put in a 60-minute shift as Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 1-0 to Dundalk in Ireland.
Brown Ideye fired blanks in Olympiakos shock 1-0 loss to APOEL at Stadio Georgios Karaiskák. The former Ukrainian-based frontman lasted the distance.
Across the border in Turkey, Emmanuel Emenike netted what turned out to be the game-winner in Fenerbahce’s 1-0 victory over Eredivisie table toppers Feyenoord. The ex-Nigeria star was in action for 77 minutes before he was replaced.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : fenerbahce.org
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