Nigerian Exports : Iheanacho Benched; Abraham Scoring Streak Ends; Ikeme Posts Shutout; Aluko, Iorfa Play Full Game
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Championship on Tuesday night.<br /><br />At Elland Road, Super Eagles winger <b>Sone Aluko</b> went the distance as Fulham had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Leeds United. <br /><br />Young stars <b>Dennis Adeniran</b>, <b>Tayo Edun</b> and <b>Elijah Adebayo</b> all featured for the U23 team of the Cottagers on Monday and were not involved in tonight<span>’s clash. <br /><br />Chelsea loanee <b>Tammy Abraham</b></span><span>’s three-game scoring streak came to an end as Bristol City were beaten 1-0 by Norwich City at Carrow Road. The England U19 international played the full game.<br /><br />Dream Team VI trainee <b>Viv Solomon-Otabor</b> played the last six minutes of Birmingham City</span><span>’s 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic.<br />It was his first appearance in the division in the new season.<br /><br />At the Molineux Stadium, Nigeria goalkeeper <b>Carl Ikeme </b>posted a shutout as Wolverhampton Wanderers drew 0-0 with Ipswich Town. <br /><br />Ikeme and England U21 star <b>Dominic Iorfa </b>played the full game, while the young striker <b>Bright </b></span><span><span><b>Enobakhare</b> was not in the 18-man squad. </span><br /><br />In the UEFA Champions League, <b>Kelechi Iheanacho </b>remained on the bench for the entirety of Manchester City</span><span></span><span>’s 5-0 rout of </span>Steaua Bucharest. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br />
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