Norwegian Premier League Round Up : Leke James And Suleiman Abdullahi On Target

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players in the Norwegian Premier League after the fifth round of matches played on Wednesday and Thursday evening.

Out - of - favour Super Eagles winger Chuks Akabueze lasted 90 minutes in Odd Grenland’s 2 - 0 loss to Sarpsborg 08.

Belgium international Marvin Ogunjimi was an unused substitute for Strømsgodset in their 3 - 1 loss to champions Molde.

Ex BK Hacken star Dominic Chatto is still waiting to make his second appearance of the new season for Bodo/Glimt, having failed to come off the bench in their 2 - 1 loss suffered at the hands of FK Haugesund.

Viking beat Sandefjord 2 - 1 at the  Komplett.no Arena ,with Flying Eagle striker Suleiman Abdullahi scoring for the second consecutive game.

The goalscorer was named in the starting XI by manager Jonevret alongside Samuel Adegbenro while Osita Chikere failed to come off the bench.

Newly capped Nigeria national - teamer Akeem Latifu and Leke James lasted the entire duration of the game as Aalesund ended the unbeaten run of Valerenga.

Interestingly, the two Nigerians were involved in the equalizer ,with Akeem Latifu setting up striker Leke James for his first goal of the season.  AaFK won 2 - 1.