Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Europa League on Thursday night.<br /><br />Super Eagle <b>Eddy Onazi</b> is finding it difficult to convince Lazio manager Stefano Pioli about his qualities. The central midfielder watched proceedings from the bench as the Italians lost 3-0 to Czech Republic side Sparta Prague in Rome.<br /><br />Former Flying Eagles striker <b>Kehinde Fatai</b> came off the bench in the 83rd minute. It was his 14th appearance in Europe for Sparta Prague since joining the club in summer of 2015.<br /><br />Bayer Leverkusen teenage striker <b>Ufumwen Osawe</b> was not considered for selection as the Germans were held to a goalless draw by Villarreal, who progressed to the last eight.<br /><br />It was a bad night indeed for players with Nigerian heritage, with <b>Imoh Ezekiel</b> and <b>Stefano Okaka</b> crashing out of the competition, with Anderlecht after losing 4-1 on aggregate to Ukrainian powerhouse Shakhtar Donetsk at Constant Vanden Stock.<br /><br />Ezekiel partnered Okaka in the attack of the Belgians and was replaced in the 73rd minute.<br /><br />Over to Old Trafford, <b>Jordon Ibe</b> was an unused substitute as Liverpool were forced to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United. Teammate <b>Sheyi Ojo</b> was not selected in the 18-man squad. The Anfield side are through to the last eight.<br /><br />Switzerland youth international <b>Manuel Akanji</b> is still recovering from injury and missed FC Basel&rsquo;s 3-0 loss to holders Sevilla at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan.<br /><br />After losing the first leg in Germany, Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 at White Hart Lane by Borussia Dortmund. England midfielder <b><br /><br />Dele Alli </b>started and played 70 minutes of the tie, while <b>Josh Onomah</b> was introduced in the 74th minute.<b><br /><br />Igho Kingsely</b><br />