Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho,Akpoveta&Kayode On Song; Gero Finally Debuts; Porto Starlet Awaziem Benched;Aminu Goes 90

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Saturday.<br /><br />As previously reported, <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b>(Man City), <b>Obi Mikel</b>(Chelsea) and <b>Sheyi Ojo</b>(Liverpool) featured for their respective teams in the English Premier League on Saturday, but the highlight of the performance came from the City number 72 who notched a brace in his side&rsquo;s 4-0 rout of Stoke City.<br /><br />In the FA Cup, <b>Ross Barkley </b>was on from start to finish as Everton crashed out of the competition, losing 2-1 to Manchester United at the Wembley Stadium. The midfielder was cautioned in the 89th minute.<br /><br />Across the border in Scotland, <b>Abiola Dauda</b> made his ninth appearance in the top-flight, coming off the bench in the 68th minute as Hearts lost 1-0 to Motherwell. <br /><br />In the Portuguese Primeira Liga, <b>Chidozie Awaziem</b> was an unused substitute in Porto&rsquo;s 2-1 victory against Academica.<br /><br />Still in Portugal, Nigeria international <b>Abdullahi Shehu</b> missed Uniao da Madeira&rsquo;s 2-0 loss to Sporting CP following his red card last weekend versus <span class=\"st\">Pacos de Ferreira.<br /><br />Former Flying Eagles star <b>Alhaji Gero </b>finally made his league debut for </span>Oestersunds FK in their goalless draw with Gefle in the Swedish Allsvenskan. He was in action for 61 minutes, while his teammate <b>Omoh Michael </b>was introduced 18 minutes from time.<br /><br />One division lower, ex-Warri Wolves striker <b>Oke Akpoveta</b> continued his purple patch in front of goal, scoring for the third game on the spin as Frej fell 2-1 to &auml;ngelholm . He scored after 11 minutes and played the full game.<br /><br />In the Austrian Bundesliga, <span class=\"name\"><b>Olarenwaju Kayode</b> helped himself to his 12th goal of the season in the 36th minute as Austria Vienna demolished </span>Mattersburg 9-0. The attacker, who went the distance, was credited with two helpers in the 10th and 87th minute.<br /><br />Super Eagles youngster <b>Umar Aminu </b>played the entirety of Osmanlispor FK&rsquo;s 3-0 win against Antalyaspor. Teammate <b>Raheem Lawal</b> was introduced in the 71st minute.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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