Nigerian Exports:Aluko Ends Goal Drought For Hull City; Iheanacho Absent For Man City; Ikpeazu, Akpan Go The Distance

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performance of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Tuesday.<br /><br />Ex-Golden Eaglets sensation <b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b> did not make Manchester City&rsquo;s line-up for the <span class="_xJh">Champions League Round of 16</span>, second leg clash against Dynamo Kiev. The Citizens qualified for the last eight 3-1 on aggregate following their goalless draw at the Etihad. <span class="_xJh"><br /><br />In the English Championship, Super Eagles striker <b>Sone Aluko </b>hopped off the bench in the 58th minute to rescue a point for Hull City in their 1-1 draw with </span>Nottingham Forest at the KC Stadium. He struck in the 73rd minute.<br /><br />England youth-teamer <b>Chuba Akpom </b>was introduced in the 80th minute of the contest.<br /><br /><b>Hope Akpan</b> played the entirety of Blackburn Rovers&rsquo;s 2-0 loss to Ipswich Town at Portman Road. It was his 29th appearance of the season in the league.<br /><br />A division lower, former Nigeria national-teamer <b>Shola Ameobi </b>was brought on as a substitute in the 72nd minute as Fleetwood Town were beaten 1-0 by Walsall.<br /><br />Watford loanee <b>Uche Ikpeazu </b>played 90 minutes in Blackpool&rsquo;s 1-0 loss to Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. Teammate <b>Bright Osayi-Samuel</b> was introduced as a substitute in the 74th minute.<br /><br />Midfielder <b>Dickson Etuhu</b> missed AIK Stockholm&rsquo;s game with Hammarby in the Cup. The capital side lost 3-2 on penalties after regulation time ended one goal apiece.<b><br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel</b><br /><br /><br />Photo Credit : hullcitytigers.com<br /><br /><br />
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