Friday Europe Round Up : Michael Babatunde Injured On Debut; Enyeama Notches Shutout
Published: August 15, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at how Nigerian players fared for their respective clubs in the matches that took place across Europe on Friday.
LIGUE 1
In the French Ligue 1 it was supposed to be a clash of Nigerian duo (Enyeama and Echiejie) but it was the former who featured for his club.
AS Monaco played out a goalless draw with Lillewith Nigeria’s Captain fantastic Vincent Enyeama keeping a clean sheet for entire duration of the game.
The other Nigerian Elderson Echiejile was missing in action. He was not listed in match day squad.
DUTCH EREDIVISE
Nigerian striker Abiola Dauda was in action for 90minutes and was on the score sheet as Vitesse defeated Roda JC Kerkrade 3-0.
He scored the second goal in the 68minutes after being assisted by Kevin Diks.
RUSSIAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Amkar Perm played out a 1-1 draw with Anzhi Mhakalala with Fegor Ogude playing 90 minutes and was booked in the 26 minute.
Another Nigerian, a central defender Brian Idowu (who has a Nigerian father and a Russian mother) came into the fray at 79minutes while new signing Izunna Uzochukwu was an unused substitute in the game.
Lukman Haruna (Anzhi No 10) was missing in action after been injured in the previous game.
Ahmed Musa was on for 90 minutes as CSKA Moscow beat Spartak Moscow 2-1 away .Musa scored in the 35 minutes to give CSKA Moscow two goal cushion after Sergei Ignashevich had given the Muscovites the lead in the 31minute.
UKRAINE PREMIER LEAGUE
Michael Babatunde came off the bench to make his Dnipro debut as they defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 away from home.
He was introduced in the 64th minutes but he did not last long on his debut as he was substituted 18 minutes later due to injury.
TURKEY-SUPER LIG
Raheem Lawal was on from start to finish for Eskisehirspor against Fenerbahce as they lost 2-0 through goals from Moussa Sow and Fernandao.
NORWAY-TIPPELIGAN
Akeem Latifu and Leke James were on for 90 minutes in Aalesund 2-1 win over Stroemsgodset at the Color line Stadion.
Leke James assisted Henrik Roervik in the 25minutes for Aalesund’s 1st goal. Henrik Roervik in turn made another assist for Abdellaone Mostafa who sealed the win for Aalesund on the night.
DANISH SUPERLIGA
FC Midtjylland played out a goalless draw with Kobenhavn were Nigerian Paul Onuachu coming off the bench in 79 minute but Rilwan Hassan was not listed on the match day squad.
Photo Credit : fcdnipro.ua
LIGUE 1
In the French Ligue 1 it was supposed to be a clash of Nigerian duo (Enyeama and Echiejie) but it was the former who featured for his club.
AS Monaco played out a goalless draw with Lillewith Nigeria’s Captain fantastic Vincent Enyeama keeping a clean sheet for entire duration of the game.
The other Nigerian Elderson Echiejile was missing in action. He was not listed in match day squad.
DUTCH EREDIVISE
Nigerian striker Abiola Dauda was in action for 90minutes and was on the score sheet as Vitesse defeated Roda JC Kerkrade 3-0.
He scored the second goal in the 68minutes after being assisted by Kevin Diks.
RUSSIAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Amkar Perm played out a 1-1 draw with Anzhi Mhakalala with Fegor Ogude playing 90 minutes and was booked in the 26 minute.
Another Nigerian, a central defender Brian Idowu (who has a Nigerian father and a Russian mother) came into the fray at 79minutes while new signing Izunna Uzochukwu was an unused substitute in the game.
Lukman Haruna (Anzhi No 10) was missing in action after been injured in the previous game.
Ahmed Musa was on for 90 minutes as CSKA Moscow beat Spartak Moscow 2-1 away .Musa scored in the 35 minutes to give CSKA Moscow two goal cushion after Sergei Ignashevich had given the Muscovites the lead in the 31minute.
UKRAINE PREMIER LEAGUE
Michael Babatunde came off the bench to make his Dnipro debut as they defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 away from home.
He was introduced in the 64th minutes but he did not last long on his debut as he was substituted 18 minutes later due to injury.
TURKEY-SUPER LIG
Raheem Lawal was on from start to finish for Eskisehirspor against Fenerbahce as they lost 2-0 through goals from Moussa Sow and Fernandao.
NORWAY-TIPPELIGAN
Akeem Latifu and Leke James were on for 90 minutes in Aalesund 2-1 win over Stroemsgodset at the Color line Stadion.
Leke James assisted Henrik Roervik in the 25minutes for Aalesund’s 1st goal. Henrik Roervik in turn made another assist for Abdellaone Mostafa who sealed the win for Aalesund on the night.
DANISH SUPERLIGA
FC Midtjylland played out a goalless draw with Kobenhavn were Nigerian Paul Onuachu coming off the bench in 79 minute but Rilwan Hassan was not listed on the match day squad.
Photo Credit : fcdnipro.ua
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