Europa League Wrap: Anene, Udoji Win As Hot Prospect Ugwu Chukwuma Makes Debut

Published: July 30, 2015

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players in the third qualifying round of the Europa League on Thursday night.

Ex Flying Eagles winger Chuks Akabueze replaced Pape Diouf after 68 minutes in Odd Grenland’s 2 - 1 loss to Elfsborg at the Borås Arena (Borås). The 26 - year - old has played 5 games in the competition this term.

Highly - rated striker Ugwu Chukwuma made his official debut for the first team of Ironi Kiryat Shmona against Czech side Slovan Liberec. Wearing the number nine jersey, the 19 - year - old was introduced in the 46th minute. His team lost 2 - 1.

Former Nigeria international Dickson Etuhu completed the full 90 in AIK’s 3 - 1 loss at home to Atromitos. The ex Fulham star was cautioned in the 45th minute.

Chigozie Udoji made Dinamo Minsk’s 18 - man roster but did not come off the bench in their 1 - 0 win against Zurich at the Stadion Letzigrund.

Flying Eagles skipper Musa Mohammed did not make the teamsheet in Istanbul Basaksehir’s 2 - 0 loss to AZ.

RabotniÄ�ki number nine Chuma Anene started and completed the game against Trabzonspor. The Macedonian side defeated their Turkish opponents 1 - 0.

Omonia Nicosia drew goalless with Brondby. For the Cypriot team, Eze Vincent was on the bench throughout the duration of the game.

Italy international Angelo Ogbonna worked 90 minutes in defense for West Ham in their 2 - 2 draw with Astra (Romania). He will be disappointed with the result, most especially the own goal he scored in the 82nd minute.

Norwegians Strømsgodset were beaten 2 - 0 by Hadjuk Split in Split. As expected, Belgium national - teamer Marvin Ogunjimi did not feature due to injury.

Finally in England, Southampton thrashed Vitesse 3 - 0. Abiola Dauda made the 18 - man squad but did not play for the Dutch team.