GK Emeka, Akpala, Moses, Ajagun, Esiti, Ofere Make Nigerian Team Of The Week

We take a look at the best Nigerian players from the past week in our Team of the Week thus,

Goalkeeper

Emeka Nwabulu (Rivers United): The goaltender posted a shutout in Rivers United's beat champions Plateau United at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

Defenders

Uche Agbo (Standard Liege): Agbo went the full ninety for The Reds in their goalless draw with Sporting Chaleroi in their Belgian First Division clash at the Stade du Pays.

Micheal Ihiekwe (Rotherham): Ihiekwe put in an impressive showing at the rear for The Millers as they secured a final berth in the League One play-off 2-0 victory over Scunthorpe at the New York Stadium.

Joshua Emmanuel (Rotherham): The 20-year old complemented his compatriot in defence for Rotherham in their 2-0 win against Scunthorpe in their League One play-off.

Midfielders

Anderson Esiti (AA Gent): Esiti was his usual effective self for the Buffaloes in the center of the pack as they beat Club Brugge 1-0 in a Belgian First Division game at the Jan Breydel Stadion.

Frank Onyeka (Midtjylland): The young Nigerian midfielder struck his fourth goal of the season for Midtjylland in a 2-0 win over København in a Danish Superliga encounter at the Telia Parken.


Attackers

Joseph Akpala (Oostende): Akpala provided a 52nd minute assist for Richairo Zivkovic to help Oostende triumph 3-1 over Royal Antwerp at the Versluys Arena. He wore the captain's armband.