Eddy Onazi Dedicates Europa League Goal To Nigerians
Published: October 01, 2015
Eddy Onazi took to social media to celebrate his goal for Lazio in their 3 - 2 victory over Saint-étienne on match day two in the Europa League on Thursday night.
In his 21st appearance in the competition, the combative midfielder was in action for 74 minutes before he was replaced after picking up a yellow card in the 25th minute.
The Nigeria international has dedicated his third goal since he first appeared in the Europa League to his countrymen, who are celebrating their 55th Independence anniversary.
“3 points in the bag with one goal for my beloved #NigeriaAt55. Thanks to our fans! #ForzaLazio #ASuperEagle , ” the Lazio number 23 tweeted.
Eddy Onazi will be hoping to feature in Lazio’s next game, against Frosinone on Sunday, before embarking on the 718 - mile journey to Belgium to link up with his international teammates for the friendlies against DRC and Cameroon.
In his 21st appearance in the competition, the combative midfielder was in action for 74 minutes before he was replaced after picking up a yellow card in the 25th minute.
The Nigeria international has dedicated his third goal since he first appeared in the Europa League to his countrymen, who are celebrating their 55th Independence anniversary.
“3 points in the bag with one goal for my beloved #NigeriaAt55. Thanks to our fans! #ForzaLazio #ASuperEagle , ” the Lazio number 23 tweeted.
Eddy Onazi will be hoping to feature in Lazio’s next game, against Frosinone on Sunday, before embarking on the 718 - mile journey to Belgium to link up with his international teammates for the friendlies against DRC and Cameroon.
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