Nigerian Exports: Iyayi, Osimhen, Mikel Agu Net 18th, 9th, 6th Career Goals In Europe

Published: December 15, 2018

Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Friday, December 14.

Mikel Agu's wait for his first goal in Vitória Setúbal's colours is finally over after registering his name on the scoresheet in his team's 3-1 loss to Portimonense at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão.

The defensive midfielder's 60th minute goal was his maiden goal for the Setubal based club after 45 matches.

Mikel popped up to nod home a corner kick swung into the danger zone by éber; his sixth professional goal since moving to Europe from BJ Foundation Academy.

Elsewhere, Nigeria international Victor Osimhen took his tally for the season to nine goals in all competitions as Sporting Charleroi claimed a 2-0 win over a Gent side containing Anderson Esiti and Taiwo Awoniyi.

Four minutes from time, a quick counter attack was finished off with a right-footed shot inside the area by the Wolfsburg loanee.

Finally, Gorica have to thank their central midfielder Iyayi Atiemwen for getting a share of the spoils in their 2-2 draw against Lokomotiva Zagreb at Stadion Kranjčevićeva.

The 22-year-old netted his 18th career goal for his European clubs in the 88th minute.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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