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Nwakaeme and Igboun Shine in Weekend Football Spectacle; Onyekuru and Etebo Face Challenges
In a riveting weekend of international football action, Nigerian talents Anthony Nwakaeme and Sylvester Igboun showcased their prowess, leaving an indelible mark on their respective leagues. Nwakaeme spearheaded Hapoel Beer Sheva to a resounding 2-0 victory against Maccabi Petach Tikva in the Israeli Super League, netting a crucial goal in the 77th minute after Ben Sahar’s earlier strike in the 60th minute.
Nwakaeme’s impeccable form continued as this marked his fourth goal in just seven league appearances, securing Hapoel’s spot at third place with 20 points, trailing leaders Hapoel Haifa by a mere three points, with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, in the Russian top flight, Sylvester Igboun delivered a standout performance, opening the scoring for UFA in the 10th minute against Spartak Moscow. However, UFA succumbed to a 3-1 defeat, with goals from Fernando, Quincy Promes, and Luiz Adriano securing Spartak’s victory. Igboun’s goal marked his fourth in 16 league appearances for UFA this season.
Across European leagues, Henry Onyekuru, on loan from Everton to Anderlecht, faced a goal drought as he played a part in a goalless draw against Club Brugge in the Belgian top flight. Despite the deadlock, Onyekuru’s contribution was noteworthy in his 13th league appearance for Anderlecht.
In Portugal’s Primeira Liga, Oghenekaro Etebo featured for Feirense but couldn’t prevent a 1-0 home loss to Maritimo. Etebo, with 11 league appearances and three goals this season, exhibited resilience throughout the encounter.
In the Netherlands Eredivisie, Tyrone Ebuehi played the full 90 minutes for ADO Den Haag, securing a commendable 2-2 draw against champions Feyenoord in his 11th league appearance.
The weekend’s football spectacle unfolded with an array of Nigerian talents making their mark across diverse leagues, contributing to the global narrative of African excellence in football.
