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Super Eagles Shine in Weekend Football: Iheanacho, Ndidi Excel in FA Cup Triumph
Super Eagles’ dynamic duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, displayed exceptional form in the English FA Cup as they propelled Leicester City to a commanding 5-1 victory over Peterborough at the ABAX Stadium on Saturday. Iheanacho, prolific in the competition, notched up his ninth goal with a scintillating brace, marking his second such performance this season. His compatriot, Ndidi, played a pivotal role, sealing the win with the fifth goal.
While Ahmed Musa was absent from the matchday squad, former Super Eagles forward Shola Ameobi showcased his skills for Notts County, contributing to a 1-1 draw against Swansea City, leading to a replay.
In the English Championship, Bright Enobakhare made a late appearance for Wolverhampton Wanderers, securing a crucial 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, consolidating their lead in the league.
Over in Spain, Olarenwaju Kayode found himself on the bench for the entirety of Girona’s goalless draw against Malaga. Despite his return from the Yuletide break, Kayode has yet to feature in Girona’s lineup this season.
In Scotland, Efe Ambrose’s return to Celtic Park ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat as Hibernian fell to Celtic. Ambrose, a defensive stalwart, played the full duration of the match.
In Turkish football, Shehu Abdullahi made an impressive debut for Bursaspor despite their 3-1 loss to Alanyaspor. Meanwhile, Nigerian forward Aminu Umar showcased his skills for Osmanlispor FK in a 2-0 defeat against Galatasaray, with compatriot Raheem Lawal not included in the matchday squad.
The weekend’s football action highlighted the prowess of Super Eagles players across various leagues, contributing to memorable performances and shaping the narrative of Nigerian talent on the global stage.
