Nigerians Abroad : Leke James, Fred Friday & Tagbajumi On Target In Norway

Nigerians Abroad : Leke James, Fred Friday & Tagbajumi On Target In Norway

Catch up on Nigerian players who were in action in the Norwegian Premier League this past weekend.<br /><br />We begin at the Alfheim Stadion, where <b>Dominic Chatto</b><span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s Bod&oslash; / Glimt were guests to Troms&oslash;. With one round to go in the top flight, the home team will definitely play in the top flight next season after their 3 - 1 victory.<br /><br />Ex Pepsi Academy midfielder Chatto made his 16th start but left the field in the 77th minute.<br /><br />In - form Lillestrom striker <b>Fred Friday</b> played for 81 minutes in the Canaries 3 - 1 victory against Sarpsborg 08 at &aring;r&aring;sen Stadion (Kjeller). He scored his 11th goal of the season in the 49th minute.<br /><br />Teammate and ex Bujoc Academy starlet <b>Innocent Bonke</b> was not listed while <b>Onyekachi Ugwuadu</b> went the distance for the visitors.<br /><br />Nigeria international <b>William Troost - Ekong </b>was involved for the entirety of Haugesund<span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s 4 - 3 loss to champions Rosenborg. The Gent loanee has 12 starts to his name and has been yellow - carded once.<br /><br />Both <b>Leke James </b>and <b>Akeem Latifu</b> took to the field and went the distance in Aalesund<span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s 2 - 1 win at relegation candidates Mj&oslash;ndalen. The forward bagged his 13th goal of the season in the 35th minute.<br /><br /><b>Marco Tagbajumi </b>opened scoring for Str&oslash;msgodset after 35 minutes in their 2 - 1 away win relegated Sandefjord. The Italian - Nigerian was replaced five minutes from time.<br /><br />Out - of - favour Super Eagles winger <b>Chuks Akabueze</b> featured throughout Odd Grenland<span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s 2 - 2 draw with Valerenga.<br /><br /><b>Austin Ikenna</b> was an unused substitute in IK Start<span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>s 3 - 2 loss to Stab&aelig;k at the Nadderud Stadion.<br /><br /><b>Samuel Adegbenro</b> and <b>Suleiman Abdullahi </b>started upfront&nbsp; for Viking in their 4 - 1 loss to Molde. The Flying Eagles striker was replaced 18 minutes out of intermission. <br />
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