Olarenwaju Kayode was one of three players of Nigerian descent that entered the game as substitutes as Sivasspor forced Rizpesor to a 1-1 draw in a Turkish Super Lig clash at Yeni 4 Eylul Stadi.
Two minutes after his introduction, the former Manchester City striker scored from close range, via a deflection off a Rizespor defender, to open the scoring for the home team in the 72nd minute.
Rio Olympics bronze medalist Azubuike Okechukwu and Leke James tasted action for 45 and 10 minutes respectively.
Elsewhere, Arsenal academy product Chuba Akpom played a key role as PAOK qualified for the last eight of the
Kypello Elladas after a 3-1 win over AE Larisa at Toumba Stadium.
After the home team took the lead midway through the first half, ex-Hamilton Academical center forward Marios Ogkmpoe beat the goalkeeper with a header to equalise in the 62nd minute.
Akpom came off the bench in the 77th minute to seal qualification for PAOK, first the Middlesbrough loanee restored his team's lead with a diving header and netted his second of the game with an impressive right-footed shot from outside the penalty area in the first minute of stoppage time.
Akpom's dismissal in the 92nd minute, a second booking for taking off his shirt as he celebrated his goal, was the only blot on a fine performance.
Igho Kingsley
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