Monday 18 March 2013

NAIJA PLAYERS XPLOITS ABROAD............COMPILED BY AYODELE FASUSI AND ABAYOMI ADEMETAN

Chikeluba Ofoedu's 25th minute curtain raiser was the tonic 1461 Trabzons needed to eliminate Bucaspor on Sunday.The match ended 3-1.It was his seventh league goal in the Turkish second division.


 A first half assist by Isaac Promise was not enough to rescue MP Antalyaspor from the sledge hammer of Joseph Yobo's Fenerbahce.Both Nigerians were on the pitch for 90 minutes.

CSKA Moscow continued to elongate it lead on the log with a one-nil win at home to Krasnodar.Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa was all over the pitch with his speedy movements at the right-hand side of attack.He lasted the entire length.

Former Nancy star Simon Terwase Zenke shook-off an injury to inspire Istanbul BB to a crucial 4-2 win over Mersin Idmayurdu.The NPFL product hit target and gave an assist before he was substituted.Nduka Ozokwo also tasted action in the colours of Mersin.

At Huanglong Stadium, Guangzhou R&F F.C. succumbed to the superiority of Hangzhou Greentown losing 3-1.Former Okomu Oil forward Yakubu Aiyegbeni netted the away side's only goal.It was the Yak's second strike of the season.

At Brøndby Stadion, FC Midtjylland forced home side ,Brondby to a one-all draw.Former Warri Wolves star Okey Akpoveta was on the bench throughout the match while the trio of Rilwan Hassan, Sylvester Igboun and Izunna Uzochukwu played key roles for the visiting team.Noah Ojuola is still on the medics table.  

At António Coimbra da Mota, Academica fell two-nil against Estoril.New Super Eagles invitee John Ugochukwu Ogu had an average game in the colours of Academica.He was substituted in the 46th minute of action.

At Skagerak Arena, the inclusion of George White Agwuocha didn't stop Odd Grenland from going down one-nil at the hands of Rosenborg.

In an Israeli Championship match, Maccabi Haifa pipped Dele Aiyenugba's Bnei Yehuda one-nil.The shot-stopper was outstanding in goal.

Ik Start relied on the inspirational display of Solomon James Owello to defeat Honefoss 3-2 in an explosive match played at Sør Arena.The former Niger Tornadoes playmaker entertained his fans with some deft touches and visionary play at the middle of the park. 

At Scholz-Arena, Aalen played-out a thrilling two-all draw against Sandhausen.Ex-Bridge­ Boys defence trojan Seyi Olajengbesi was one of the best player on the pitch.He stopped a goal-bound effort in the 94th minute.

At António Coimbra da Mota, Academica fell two-nil against Estoril.New Super Eagles invitee John Ugochukwu Ogu had an average game in the colours of Academica.He was substituted in the 46th minute of action.

U. Madeira needed a 90th minute penalty to draw one-all against Portimonense.Lanky forward Tochukwu Nwankwo aka Simmy was outstanding during the tantalising encounter.

It was derby time in Nicosia.Rasheed Alabi's Omonia Nicosia demolished Olympic Nicosia 4-1.The energetic defender was on for 90 minutes.

It was derby time in Nicosia.Rasheed Alabi's Omonia Nicosia demolished Olympic Nicosia 4-1.The energetic defender was on for 90 minutes.

Villarreal ensured they got the maximum points against Huesca on Saturday.Super Eagles striker Ikechukwu Uche lasted the length representing the Yellow Submarines.

Zaglebie and Widzew Lodz failed to ignite the passon of fans on Saturday.Both sides resorted to showing respect to one another and thus ended their encounter goalless.Former Enyimba FC winger Solomon David Abwo(Zaglebie) was substituted in the 72nd minute,while Princewell Okachi was not given a look-in by Lodz.

Besiktas bowed to the intelligent play of Kalu Uche's Kasimpasa losing 3-1.The Nigerian failed to add to his goal-tally.He was involved in one of the goals scored by Kasimpasa.

At the Riverside, Birmingham defeated Middlesbrough one-nil.On-loan Newcastle youngster Sammy Ameobi was substituted in the 77th minute by Borough's technical staffs.

Fortuna Dusseldorf continued to make a statement in the Bundesliga with another road point at Volkswagen Arena.They forced Wolfsbrg to a 1-1 draw on Friday.Upcoming lad Leon Balogun reposed his coaches confidence with his high work rate at the right-hand side.

Notts County defeated Scunthorpe one-nil with Enoch Showunmi lasting the entire duration in the colours of the winning side.

Montpellier's fan went home disappointed as their darling team were held to a one-all draw by Troyes.Former Lens star John Chukwudi Utaka was one of the sparks in the match.He lasted the entire duration.

 Nigerian-born custodian Carl Ikeme was the saviour helping Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 2-1 victory against Bristol City at the Moloneux.The big man made 6 saves from close-range.

At Britannia Stadium, West Brom held Stoke City to a goalless draw.Former La Louveir star Peter Osaze Odemwingie was a 67th minute substitute in the colours of the away side.He made his presence felt and looked sharp when he came-on.

Millwall were too strong for homers, Charlton Athletic winning two-nil on Saturday.Danny Shittu continued his excellent form with another ruthless display at the rear.

At Britannia Stadium, West Brom held Stoke City to a goalless draw.Former La Louveire star Peter Osaze Odemwingie was a 67th minute substitute in the colours of the away side.He made his presence felt and looked sharp when he came-on.

At Stamford Bridge, Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel were given special tasks to perform during Chelsea's 2-0 win against West Ham on Sunday.The Nigerians were excellent and duly got high remarks from the British Press.

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