Europa League Round Up : Chuks Akabueze And Marvin Ogunjimi Shine For Norwegian Clubs
Published: July 03, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at the Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in Thursday’s Europa League action.
A goal from ex Kwara United winger Chuks Akabueze after two minutes helped Odd Grenland defeat the home team Sheriff 3 - 0 at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena (Tiraspol). He was subbed out in the 73rd minute.
Strømsgodset beat Partizani Tirana 3 - 1, with Belgian - Nigerian Marvin Ogunjimi giving the Norwegians a two - goal cushion in the 66th minute. He worked in attack for 84 minutes before he was replaced by Peter Kovacs.
At the Stadiumi Laçi, the home team played a 1 - 1 draw with Inter Baki. Adeniyi Segun James played the full 90.
Out - of - favour Nigeria international Dele Adeleye was named in the starting XI for Aktobe’s tie at home to Nõmme Kalju. The central defender and his teammates will struggle to qualify for the second round after losing 1 - 0.
New signing Vincent Eze was a second half substitute in AC Omonia’s narrow 1 - 0 loss to Dinamo Batumi. He played the last 20 minutes for the Cypriot side.
AIK Stockholm have a good chance of qualifying for the second round after drawing 2 - 2 with VPS. Former Nigeria international Dickson Etuhu was replaced by the Swedes in the 78th minute.
Birkirkara goalkeeper Ini Etim Akpan made a rare appearance for the Maltese club in their goalless draw with Ulisses (Armenia). But teammate Shola Shodiya was not named in the 18 - man squad.
Uchenna Calistus Umeh was subbed out after 62 minutes in Valletta’s 2 - 1 loss away to Newtown (Wales).
A goal from ex Kwara United winger Chuks Akabueze after two minutes helped Odd Grenland defeat the home team Sheriff 3 - 0 at Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena (Tiraspol). He was subbed out in the 73rd minute.
Strømsgodset beat Partizani Tirana 3 - 1, with Belgian - Nigerian Marvin Ogunjimi giving the Norwegians a two - goal cushion in the 66th minute. He worked in attack for 84 minutes before he was replaced by Peter Kovacs.
At the Stadiumi Laçi, the home team played a 1 - 1 draw with Inter Baki. Adeniyi Segun James played the full 90.
Out - of - favour Nigeria international Dele Adeleye was named in the starting XI for Aktobe’s tie at home to Nõmme Kalju. The central defender and his teammates will struggle to qualify for the second round after losing 1 - 0.
New signing Vincent Eze was a second half substitute in AC Omonia’s narrow 1 - 0 loss to Dinamo Batumi. He played the last 20 minutes for the Cypriot side.
AIK Stockholm have a good chance of qualifying for the second round after drawing 2 - 2 with VPS. Former Nigeria international Dickson Etuhu was replaced by the Swedes in the 78th minute.
Birkirkara goalkeeper Ini Etim Akpan made a rare appearance for the Maltese club in their goalless draw with Ulisses (Armenia). But teammate Shola Shodiya was not named in the 18 - man squad.
Uchenna Calistus Umeh was subbed out after 62 minutes in Valletta’s 2 - 1 loss away to Newtown (Wales).
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