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Ike Uche Shines with Goal in Gimnastic Win, Onuachu and Alhassan Impress
Former Super Eagles striker Ikechukwu Uche showcased his prowess on the field, securing a vital goal for Gimnastic de Tarragona in their 3-1 victory over Albacete in the Spanish LaLiga 1/2/3 (second division) this Sunday. The goal marked Uche’s premier league strike for Gimnastic after four appearances. This triumphant outing granted Gimnastic their inaugural victory of the season and propelled them to the 20th spot on the league table with four points among the 22 competing teams.
In the Spanish La Liga Santander (first division), Kayode Olanrewaju maintained a consistent presence for Girona, despite their 1-0 loss to Sevilla. Kayode, who made his fourth consecutive appearance, was introduced from the bench in the 80th minute, although he couldn’t rescue his team from defeat.
Meanwhile, in the Danish top flight, Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu asserted his dominance, contributing to FC Midtjylland’s commanding 5-1 victory over Hobro. Onuachu’s well-executed strike in the 88th minute extended Midtjylland’s lead to 4-1. The goal marked Onuachu’s fifth in the league this season, in just as many appearances for his club.
In a noteworthy debut, Super Eagles and former Akwa United forward, Ibrahim Alhassan, took to the pitch for Austrian giants Austria Wien. Their clash against St. Poelten in the Austrian Bundesliga (first division) ended in a resounding 5-1 victory for Austria Wien. Alhassan, who was part of the starting lineup, contributed significantly before being substituted in the 90th minute. Prior to joining Austria Wien in August, Alhassan had netted 12 goals for Akwa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Elsewhere, Super Eagles winger Moses Simon played a pivotal role for Gent, as they secured a 2-0 away victory against Oostende in the Belgian elite division. Alongside Simon was Anderson Esiti, who also featured for the full 90 minutes. Regrettably, former Nigerian striker Joseph Akpala remained benched for Oostende in the same fixture.
Additionally, Tyrone Ebuehi was a standout performer for ADO Den Haag, aiding them in holding Ajax Amsterdam to a 1-1 draw in the Dutch Eredivisie (first division) match. Ebuehi showcased his remarkable endurance, playing the full duration of the game.
In another Eredivisie top-flight game, loanee midfielder from Arsenal, Kelechi Nwakali, made his second appearance for VVV Venlo in their 1-1 away draw against Vitesse. Nwakali’s introduction to the match occurred with just 15 minutes remaining.
