Kelechi Iheanacho scoring his first goal of the season which is also the fastest EPL goal this season is one of the best moments from Nigerians abroad on Sunday but the fact that Leicester City is yet to win a game this season is a major concern for the Super Eagles forward and his national teammate, Wilfred Ndidi.
Both players Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho both start the game against Brighton which end in 5-2 defeat for the Foxes.
Samuel Chukwueze was a second half substitute in Villarreal’s 4-0 win over Elche.
David Okereke and Cyriel Dessers both played for 76 minutes in as Cremonese held Sassuolo to a goaless draw.
Isaac Success was in the starting lineup for Udinese As they thump José Mourinho’s AS Roma 4-0 but the Nigerian could not find the back of the net. Of Nigeria decent, Destiny Udogie scored the first goal of the game for Udinese.
Chidera Ejuke was paraded for 69 minutes as his Hertha Berlin defeated Augsburg 2-0 away from home.
Terem Moffi failed to hit the back of the net as FC Lorient bounced back from a 5-2 midweek defeat to a one nil away win against AC Ajaccio. The lanky striker was on the field for 83 minutes while his compatriot Innocent Bonke came into was introduced to the game in the 71st minute.
Henry Onyekuru and Babajide David both featured for Adana Demirspor as they held Hatayspor to a goaless draw.
Ishaq Abdulrasak’s introduction in the 78th minute as Anderlecht could only muster a 2-2 with Qud-Heverlex Leuven.
Tosin Kehinde and Stephen Odey both start for Randers FC in thier 2-0 away victory over Lynby. Kehinde scored a goal in the game.
Sunday Adetunji was sent off in the first half as Shkupi lost 2-0 to Bregalnica Štip.
Odion Ighalo was a second half substitute for Al Hilal in their narrow 1-0 win over AL Fateh.
Peter Olayinka and Moses Usor both featured as Slavia Prague played a 1 all draw with Slovacko.
A relatively fair weekend for Nigeria players abroad and with UEFA Champions, UEFA Europa League and Conference League coming up this week, many of them are expected to be back in actions from Tuesday.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba
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