Nigerian Exports: Uche & Amuzie Shine; Awoniyi Subbed In; Mikel & Ekong Rested; Friday In 18

How Nigerian players fared in matches across Europe on Thursday, October 26.

In the Copa del Rey, ex-Golden Eaglet Francis Uzoho was not in Deportivo La Coruna squad 18-man squad versus Las Palmas. La Coruna must overcome a three-goal deficit in next month's second leg after losing 4-1 at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor tonight.

Still in Spain, Olarenwaju Kayode played the last 25 minutes of Girona's 2-0 loss to Levante at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. The Nigerian star was cautioned with 12 minutes left on the clock.

Elsewhere, Fred Friday was a non-playing substitute in AZ's KNVB Beker tie versus Almere City.  His team thrashed the opponents 4-0.

Across the border in Belgium, Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awonyi subbed in after 57 minutes as Royal Excel Mouscron were beaten 1-0 by St.Truiden on game week 12 in the First Division A.

Uche Agbo put in an impressive ninety minute shift in defensive midfield as Standard Liege were held to a goalless draw by Antwerp at Bosuilstadion (Deurne).

In the Portuguese League Cup, Stanley Awurum started on the bench for Portimonense against Vitória Setúbal . It is still goalless after 42 minutes played.

Young left-back Stanley Amuzie played his third game in the colours of Lugano in their 3-2 win AET against