Ola Aina, Mikels, Awoniyi, Simon Named To Nigerian Team Of The Week

Team of the Week : Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Nigerian players that impressed the most in the leagues this past weekend.

Goalkeeper

Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United): The Super Eagles goaltender has been imperious between the sticks for the Chilli Boys and helped them to a 2-1 win over Cape Town City in the ABSA Premiership on Sunday.

After posting a clean sheet in his last outing against Maritzburg United, the Olympic bronze medallist was breached once this time but ensured his side went home with all three points.

Defenders

Ola Aina(Hull City):  Aina was on parade for Hull City as Fraizer Campbell's 78th minute goal consigned Barnsley to their sixth defeat of the season in a tight encounter at the Oakwell stadium.

Aina had been ever present at the backline for the The Tigers this season and once again repaid the faith shown on him with an impeccable showing to keep Barnsley at bay.

Felix Uduokhai (Wolfsburg): The German-Nigerian defender had just about pipped the duo of Bursaspor's William Troost-Ekong and Standard Liege's Uche Agbo to a berth here after his stoppage time header had helped salvage a point for Wolfsburg against Hoffenheim in a 1-1 draw.

The 20-year-old connected superbly with a Daniel Didavi's cross to head past Baumann and pull his side level at the death, cancelling out Kieran Demirby's penalty effort.

Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes):The Nigeria international got off the mark in the French top-flight as Claudio Ranieri’s men eased to a comfortable 2-1 win against Guingamp at the Stade de la Beaujoire.

The defender put his side in front nine minutes in,putting in some gut-wrenching defending while going the full ninety as well.

Tyronne Ebuehi (Ado Den Haag): Tyronne Ebuehi was at his defensive best as Ado Den Haag returned to winning ways with a scintillating 2-0 win away to VV-Venlo in the Holland Eredivisie.

The 21-year-old was in action for the entire duration of the game,helping his side's rearguard to nullify the attacking threats of the opposition as Alfons Groenendijk's men recorded their fourth win in nine games.

Midfielders

Mikel Agu (Bursaspor): Agu went the entire duration of the game in the goalless draw against Sivasspor, putting in a good performance in the middle of the park though they could only muster a stalemate.

The Porto loanee was brilliant as usual for the Green Crocodiles and even went on a few goal-ward forays. He was cautioned in the 59th minute for his troubles.

Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda): The Super Eagles skipper was yet again influential for the Tianjin Tigers as they ran out comfortable winners over Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League on Sunday.

The much-needed win was their fifth of the season and it barely managed to lift the Uli Stielike-led side onto 14th on the 16-team log.

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester): Ndidi put in a classy display for the Foxes as they recorded just their second win of the season in a 2-1 win over Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.

The tenacious midfielder was diligent in his tackling,breaking up play and regaining possession brilliantly for Mike Appleton's men as they toppled the Swans in Wales.

Strikers

Moses Simon (Gent) : In the Belgian topflight, Super Eagles winger Moses Simon struck his first league goal for Gent in a 1-1 draw with Kortrijk on Saturday.

The 22-year-old put the Buffaloes upfront in the 60th minute after some silky footwork but the lead was short-lived as Kortrijk came roaring back through Herve Kage’s 76th minute equaliser as both sideswere forced to share spoils.

Odion Ighalo (Changchun Yatai) : Ighalo had been simply impressive for his Chinese side after another awe-inspiring display in a 3-1 win over Jiangsu Suning in a Chinese Super League encounter.

The Super Eagles striker helped himself to a goal and an assist as the Changchun side steamrolled to another victory. It was the Nigeria international's 15th goal of the league season.

Taiwo Awoniyi (Royal Excel Mouscron): The Liverpool loanee was on target but could not prevent his side from falling to a 3-1 home defeat to Standard Liege.

The 20-year-old striker had pulled his side level with his 49th minute effort after Sebastian Locigno early opener but further goals from Orlando Sá and Edmilson Junior left his team reeling.

For the youngster, it was his fifth goal in ten appearances for the Belgian side.

Emmanuel Chinaza

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