Nigerian exports: Shoretire, Odey, Orban, Olawoyin find the net for European clubs

Allnigeriasoccer.com's review of the Nigerian players that found the net for their respective European clubs in league matches across Europe on Sunday, September 20. 

In the Greek Super League, former Manchester United forward Shola Shoretire found the back of the net as PAOK secured a 3-1 victory over Panetolikos.

Shoretire, who was introduced in the second half, fired home after a layoff from Ognjen Ožegović to score PAOK's third goal of the game and seal all three points for the visitors.

In Malta, Floriana forward Stephen Odey was also on target as his side cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Hibernians on Sunday.

The former MFM FC striker scored Floriana's third goal in the second half to put the visitors firmly in control and help them secure all three points.

Elsewhere, Gift Orban continued his impressive form in the Turkish Super Lig, opening the scoring as Amedspor secured a 3-2 victory over Beşiktaş.

Orban found the top corner with a long-range effort in the 13th minute to send the home supporters into celebration.

The Hoffenheim loanee also provided an assist, setting up Dia Saba to double Amedspor's advantage in the 22nd minute.

Also in Turkey, Ibrahim Olawoyin opened his account for the season as Rizespor were held to a 2-2 draw by Göztepe.

The Super Eagles midfielder showed great composure under pressure on the edge of the box, calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner to level the score for Rizespor in the 70th minute and bring the game back to parity.

Adeyemi Adewale

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