Europa League Wrap : Paul Onuachu, Kehinde Fatai And Onazi On Target; Imoh Ezekiel And Efe Ambrose Go The Distance
<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent that were in action in the Europa League on Thursday night.<br /><br />Super Eagles defender <b>Efe Ambrose</b> featured in his 8th Europa League game, going the distance as Celtic were held to a 2 - 2 draw by Turkish side Fenerbahce at Celtic Park.<br /><br />Last year<span class="body1"></span>’s finalist Dnipro beat Norwegian Premier League pacesetters Rosenborg 1 - 0 at Lerkendal Stadion (Trondheim) . New signing <b>Michael Babatunde</b> did not make the Ukrainian team<span class="body1"></span>’s 18 - man squad.<br /><br />Albanian powerhouse Skënderbeu Korçë lost 2 - 0 to Lokomotiv Moscow in Group H. <b>Peter Olayinka</b> was replaced three minutes from time by manager Mirel Josa.<br /><br />Switzerland U21 international <b>Manuel Akanji</b> remained on the bench throughout the duration of Basel’s 2 - 0 victory over Lech PoznaÅ„. The defender has managed only one minute of game time all through the season in all competitions.<br /><br />Italy international <b>Stefano Okaka</b> and <b>Imoh Ezekiel </b>led the frontline from start to finish as Anderlecht were surprisingly beaten 1 - 0 by Qarabag.<br /><br />At the Stade Louis II. (Monaco), <b>Elderson Echiejile </b>watched the game from the stands, literally, having failed to make the Principality side’s 18 - man squad for the game with Tottenham Hotspur, which ended one goal apiece.<br /><br />New England invitee <b>Dele Alli</b> slotted in at midfield for the Londoners. Teammate <b>Josh Onomah </b>was not considered in the 18 - man squad.<br /><br />Ex Flying Eagles forward <b>Kehinde Fatai </b>opened scoring for Sparta Prague after 24 minutes in their 2 - 0 home win over APOEL. He was subbed off in the 86th minute.<br /><br />England U21 international <b>Jordon Ibe</b> is still searching for his first official goal in Liverpool colours. The creator fired blanks in the Reds 1 - 1 draw with Sion despite playing the full game.<br /><br />Midtjylland caused a sensation, beating Club Brugge 3 - 1 at Jan Breydelstadion . Dream Team VI striker <b>Paul Onuachu</b> netted his first - ever goal in Europe in the 67th minute after coming on as a substitute nine minutes out of intermission. <br /><br />The exciting winger<b> Rilwan Hassan</b> is still out injured, so did not feature for the Danish champions.<br /><br />At the Borisov Arena (Borisov), <b>Chigozie Udoji </b>and Dinano Minsk suffered a 1 - 0 defeat at the hands of Rapid Vienna. The attacking midfielder displayed his wares for 90 minutes.<br /><br /><b>Eddy Onazi</b> assisted Lazio pick up their first three points in Group G. It finished 3- 2 at the Stadio Olimpico, with the Nigeria international scoring in the 22nd minute.<br />
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