Young Stars Ndidi, Kalu, Iheanacho, Ejaria, T.Bola, Aina Dominate Nigerian Team Of The Week

Published: January 29, 2018

Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers for their respective clubsides from the past week in its illustrious team of the week, thus.

Daniel Akpeyi(Chippa United): The Super Eagles goalkeeper helped his side to a 1-1 draw with Maritzburg United in the PSL.

Defenders

Tolaji Bola (Arsenal): The 19-year old was on for the entirety of the game as Arsenal brushed aside Sunderland 3-1 in the English Premier League 2 while chipping in with an assist.

Adedeji Oshilaja (AFC Wimbledon): Oshilaja was on from start to finish for The Dons in their 4-0 walloping of Bradford City in the EFL league one, while setting up his side's third goal.

Ola Aina (Hull City): The Chelsea loanee put in a full shift for the Tigers in their 2-1 FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest.

Emmanuel Onariase (Cheltenham): The 21-year old defender was in action for Cheltenham in their 1-1 draw with Barnet in an EFL League Two clash.

Midfielders

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City): Ndidi came off the bench to net the Foxes fifth goal in their 5-1 trouncing of Peterborough in their FA Cup match.

Joel Obi (Torino): The Super Eagles midfielder scored for the second game running as The Maroons ran out 3-0 winners over Benevento in the Italian Serie A.

Ovie Ejaria (Liverpool): An individual brilliance from the former Golden Eaglets invitee secured a 1-0 win for Liverpool in the Premier League. Definitely a contender for the Reds Goal of the Month.

Strikers

Samuel Kalu (Gent): The young striker cum winger sent a message to Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr with a man of the match performance against Club Brugge. He scored his first goal in 2018 and notched an assist.

Jerry Mbakogu (Carpi): The 25-year old striker scored and provided an assist in Carpi's 2-1 win against Spezia in the Italian Serie B.

Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City): Iheanacho grabbed two goals for himself as Leicester put five past Peterborough in an FA Cup game.

Emmanuel Chinaza

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