Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho,Akpoveta&Kayode On Song; Gero Finally Debuts; Porto Starlet Awaziem Benched;Aminu Goes 90

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Saturday.

As previously reported, Kelechi Iheanacho(Man City), Obi Mikel(Chelsea) and Sheyi Ojo(Liverpool) featured for their respective teams in the English Premier League on Saturday, but the highlight of the performance came from the City number 72 who notched a brace in his side’s 4-0 rout of Stoke City.

In the FA Cup, Ross Barkley was on from start to finish as Everton crashed out of the competition, losing 2-1 to Manchester United at the Wembley Stadium. The midfielder was cautioned in the 89th minute.

Across the border in Scotland, Abiola Dauda made his ninth appearance in the top-flight, coming off the bench in the 68th minute as Hearts lost 1-0 to Motherwell.

In the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Chidozie Awaziem was an unused substitute in Porto’s 2-1 victory against Academica.

Still in Portugal, Nigeria international Abdullahi Shehu missed Uniao da Madeira’s 2-0 loss to Sporting CP following his red card last weekend versus Pacos de Ferreira.

Former Flying Eagles star Alhaji Gero finally made his league debut for Oestersunds FK in their goalless draw with Gefle in the Swedish Allsvenskan. He was in action for 61 minutes, while his teammate Omoh Michael was introduced 18 minutes from time.

One division lower, ex-Warri Wolves striker Oke Akpoveta continued his purple patch in front of goal, scoring for the third game on the spin as Frej fell 2-1 to ängelholm . He scored after 11 minutes and played the full game.

In the Austrian Bundesliga, Olarenwaju Kayode helped himself to his 12th goal of the season in the 36th minute as Austria Vienna demolished Mattersburg 9-0. The attacker, who went the distance, was credited with two helpers in the 10th and 87th minute.

Super Eagles youngster Umar Aminu played the entirety of Osmanlispor FK’s 3-0 win against Antalyaspor. Teammate Raheem Lawal was introduced in the 71st minute.

Igho Kingsley