Nigerian Exports: New Kid On The Block Awaziem Makes Sixth Start For Porto;Oboabona,Omeruo Go The Distance;Aiyegbeni Benched

Catch up on the performances of Nigerian  players in the European Leagues on Monday.

We start off at the Yeni Rize �ehir Stadı (Rize) for the week 27 Super Lig clash between Rizespor and Kayserispor which ended goalless.

Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona returned to the starting lineup of Rizespor after serving out his one-match ban for accumulated card offenses and worked a ninety-minute shift in defense. He was yellow-carded in the 63rd minute.

Former Super Eagles star Yakubu Aiyegbeni was an unused substitute for Kayserispor. It would have been his 12th appearance in the league if he had featured.

Kenneth Omeruo has recovered from a groin injury and played the entirety of Kasimpasa’s shock 2-1 win against leaders Besiktas.

In the Swedish Allsvenskan, Alhaji Gero and Michael Omoh did not feature in Oestersunds FK’s 1-1 draw with Hammarby and the former did not make the 18-man squad.

Kingsley Ndidi Olie started and played 58 minutes of Mjoendale’s 3-1 win over Kristiansund BK in the Norwegian OBOS-ligaen.

At Estádio Do Dragão, defender Chidozie Awaziem, 19, made his sixth start for Porto against Tondela. 0-0 as at the 57th minute.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel