Nigerian Team Of The Week : Awaziem, Uzoho, Iheanacho, Kalu, Aina Among The Top Performers
Published: March 12, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers from the actions of the past weekend in its Team of the Week.
Goalkeeper
Francis Uzoho (Depor Fabril) : Having conceded four goals in his previous two games, Uzoho posted a shutout in his side's 1-0 win against CDA Navalcarnero.
Defenders
Chidozie Awaziem(Nantes): The Super Eagles defender helped his club to a 1-0 win over Troyes in the French Ligue 1.
Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United): The former Arsenal U21 captain was impressive in his side's 1-0 loss to Rochdale. He was nominated for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month this past week.
Brian Idowu (Amkar Perm) : The left-back finished Amkar Perm's 2-0 loss to Arsenal Tula with one tackle, three interceptions, four clearances and three blocked shots.
Ola Aina (Hull City): The Chelsea loanee starred for the Tigers in their 4-3 win over Norwich in the English Championship.
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City): Ndidi put in another of his consummate showings in the middle of the park for the Foxes in their 4-1 win at West Brom in the Premier League.
Ayo Okosun (AC Horsens): Ayo earned his side a share of spoils with his equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Bronby in the Danish Super Liga.
Afeez Aremu (IK Start): The Super Eagles midfielder scored on his competitive debut for the Kristiansand club in their 4-1 win over Tromso in the Norwegian topflight.
Attackers
Samuel Kalu (Gent): The 20-year old inspired the Buffaloes to a 2-1 victory over Genk in the Belgian First Division.
Joseph Akpala (K.V. Oostende) : The former Bendel Insurance man continues to impress in the Belgian First Division A, with his goal against Standard Liège his fifth in his last 8 matches. He also notched an assist.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City): The Super Eagles striker came off the bench to score and assist another goal in his side's 4-1 win against West Brom.
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Goalkeeper
Francis Uzoho (Depor Fabril) : Having conceded four goals in his previous two games, Uzoho posted a shutout in his side's 1-0 win against CDA Navalcarnero.
Defenders
Chidozie Awaziem(Nantes): The Super Eagles defender helped his club to a 1-0 win over Troyes in the French Ligue 1.
Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United): The former Arsenal U21 captain was impressive in his side's 1-0 loss to Rochdale. He was nominated for the PFA Fans' Player of the Month this past week.
Brian Idowu (Amkar Perm) : The left-back finished Amkar Perm's 2-0 loss to Arsenal Tula with one tackle, three interceptions, four clearances and three blocked shots.
Ola Aina (Hull City): The Chelsea loanee starred for the Tigers in their 4-3 win over Norwich in the English Championship.
Midfielders
Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City): Ndidi put in another of his consummate showings in the middle of the park for the Foxes in their 4-1 win at West Brom in the Premier League.
Ayo Okosun (AC Horsens): Ayo earned his side a share of spoils with his equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Bronby in the Danish Super Liga.
Afeez Aremu (IK Start): The Super Eagles midfielder scored on his competitive debut for the Kristiansand club in their 4-1 win over Tromso in the Norwegian topflight.
Attackers
Samuel Kalu (Gent): The 20-year old inspired the Buffaloes to a 2-1 victory over Genk in the Belgian First Division.
Joseph Akpala (K.V. Oostende) : The former Bendel Insurance man continues to impress in the Belgian First Division A, with his goal against Standard Liège his fifth in his last 8 matches. He also notched an assist.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City): The Super Eagles striker came off the bench to score and assist another goal in his side's 4-1 win against West Brom.
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