Nigerian Exports:Aluko Ends Goal Drought For Hull City; Iheanacho Absent For Man City; Ikpeazu, Akpan Go The Distance

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performance of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Tuesday.

Ex-Golden Eaglets sensation Kelechi Iheanacho did not make Manchester City’s line-up for the Champions League Round of 16, second leg clash against Dynamo Kiev. The Citizens qualified for the last eight 3-1 on aggregate following their goalless draw at the Etihad.

In the English Championship, Super Eagles striker Sone Aluko hopped off the bench in the 58th minute to rescue a point for Hull City in their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at the KC Stadium. He struck in the 73rd minute.

England youth-teamer Chuba Akpom was introduced in the 80th minute of the contest.

Hope Akpan played the entirety of Blackburn Rovers’s 2-0 loss to Ipswich Town at Portman Road. It was his 29th appearance of the season in the league.

A division lower, former Nigeria national-teamer Shola Ameobi was brought on as a substitute in the 72nd minute as Fleetwood Town were beaten 1-0 by Walsall.

Watford loanee Uche Ikpeazu played 90 minutes in Blackpool’s 1-0 loss to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. Teammate Bright Osayi-Samuel was introduced as a substitute in the 74th minute.

Midfielder Dickson Etuhu missed AIK Stockholm’s game with Hammarby in the Cup. The capital side lost 3-2 on penalties after regulation time ended one goal apiece.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel


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