Europa League Wrap: Anene, Udoji Win As Hot Prospect Ugwu Chukwuma Makes Debut
<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com </b>reviews the performances of Nigerian players in the third qualifying round of the Europa League on Thursday night. <br /><br />Ex Flying Eagles winger Chuks Akabueze replaced Pape Diouf after 68 minutes in Odd Grenland<span class="body1">’s 2 - 1 loss to Elfsborg at the Borås Arena (Borås). The 26 - year - old has played 5 games in the competition this term.<br /><br />Highly - rated striker Ugwu Chukwuma made his official debut for the first team of Ironi Kiryat Shmona against Czech side Slovan Liberec. Wearing the number nine jersey, the 19 - year - old was introduced in the 46th minute. His team lost 2 - 1.<br /><br />Former Nigeria international Dickson Etuhu completed the full 90 in AIK</span><span class="body1">’s 3 - 1 loss at home to Atromitos. The ex Fulham star was cautioned in the 45th minute.<br /><br />Chigozie Udoji made Dinamo Minsk</span><span class="body1">’s 18 - man roster but did not come off the bench in their 1 - 0 win against Zurich at the Stadion Letzigrund.<br /><br />Flying Eagles skipper Musa Mohammed did not make the teamsheet in Istanbul Basaksehir</span><span class="body1">’s 2 - 0 loss to AZ.<br /><br />RabotniÄki number nine Chuma Anene started and completed the game against Trabzonspor. The Macedonian side defeated their Turkish opponents 1 - 0.<br /><br />Omonia Nicosia drew goalless with Brondby. For the Cypriot team, Eze Vincent was on the bench throughout the duration of the game.<br /><br />Italy international Angelo Ogbonna worked 90 minutes in defense for West Ham in their 2 - 2 draw with Astra (Romania). He will be disappointed with the result, most especially the own goal he scored in the 82nd minute.<br /><br />Norwegians Strømsgodset were beaten 2 - 0 by Hadjuk Split in Split. As expected, Belgium national - teamer Marvin Ogunjimi did not feature due to injury.<br /><br />Finally in England, Southampton thrashed Vitesse 3 - 0. Abiola Dauda made the 18 - man squad but did not play for the Dutch team.<br /><br /><br /></span>
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