Finland Round Up : Taye Taiwo , Emenike Feature For Clubs

Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Nigerian players that were in action in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on Thursday evening.

At the Hietalahden jalkapallostadion, Emenike Mbachu was introduced as a 78th minute substitute in Ilves’ 1 - 0 loss to VPS in game week 27.  He has 20 appearances in the top flight, scoring one goal.

HJK Helsinki number 33 Taye Taiwo started and went the distance for the third game in a row but could not stop the champions from conceding twice in their 2 - 0 loss to Inter Turku. He has not been cautioned since his move to Finland.

Inter Turku striker Philip Njoku joined the fray six minutes from time. Teammate Vincent Onovo is still recovering from injury, so did not feature.

Much talked about defender Faith Friday Obilor assisted RoPS goalkeeper keep another cleansheet in his team’s goalless draw with Jaro at Rovaniemen Keskuskenttä .

Ex American youth - teamer Will John made his fourth start of the season for RoPS but was replaced in the 76th minute.