Nigerian Exports : Mikel Scores & Tallies Helper, Ajayi On Song, Iheanacho Subbed Out, Ndidi Goes 90

Published: October 17, 2017
Nigerian Exports : Mikel Scores & Tallies Helper, Ajayi On Song, Iheanacho Subbed Out, Ndidi Goes 90 Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the Nigerian players who were in action for their respective clubs in the different countries on Monday, October 16.

In the Turkish Süper League, Mikel Agu inspired Bursaspor to a 3-1 win over Osmanlispor FK, capping off his man-of-the-match performance with a goal and an assist.

His compatriot, William Troost-Ekong was on parade for the entirety of the game for the Green Crocodiles as they cruised to their fourth win in eight top-flight outings.

Turning out for Osmanlispor were Raheem Lawal and Aminu Umar who were involved for 71 minutes and 90 minutes respectively as they failed to salvage anything from the encounter.

Bursaspor moved up to eight on the log with the victory while their opponents are rooted to the bottom of the 18-team league format.

Junior Ajayi was among the goals as his Al Ahly Cairo team outclassed Al Raja Club Athletic 4-1 in the Egyptian Premier League.

The Olympic bronze medalist scored his side's third of the evening on the stroke of half-time.

Over to the Russian Premier League and it was an all-square turnout of action as Amkar Perm and FK Tosno battled to a goalless draw at the Zvezba Stadium.

Russian-Nigerian defender Brian Idowu was in action for Amkar Perm throughout the course of the game while his fellow Nigerian teammate, Fegor Ogude was not summoned from the substitute bench.

In the Spanish second-tier, ex-Nigeria U-17 midfielder Ramon Azeez put in a consummate showing in the middle of the park as CD Lugo pipped Alcorcón 1-0, he logged ninety minutes.

Lugo carted home full points after Ignasi Miquel struck at the death to break the resistance of the plucky Potters.

Finally, Leicester City and West Brom shared the spoils at the King Power Stadium in a 1-1 affair.

Nacer Chadli had earlier put the Baggies ahead deep into the second period but Algerian Riyad Mahrez struck ten minutes before stoppage time to earn a point for the Foxes.

Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfried Ndidi started for the home team and the former was cautioned in the 62 minutes before subbing out twelve minutes later.

Ahmed Musa was not included in the matchday squad.

Leicester are eighteenth in the standings after eight games while their opponents are far above in tenth.

Emmanuel Chinaza

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