Euro wrap: Ighalo, Utaka suffer cup disappointments; Iheanacho, Oshoala inspire league wins

Right here is Soccernet.ng’s blow-by-blow account of how a number of Nigerian footballers fared for his or her golf equipment throughout Europe and past on Friday, February 11.

English Premier League

Per week after contributing three objectives in Leicester’s huge away win at Aston Villa, Kelechi Iheanacho got here up with the products once more netting a purpose and an help to energy the Foxes to a 4-1 win over Harry Kane’s Tottenham Hotspur on the King Energy Stadium.

Compatriot Wilfred Ndidi was a second-half substitute within the encounter, the midfielder getting nearer to full health after a spell on the sidelines.

Emmanuel Dennis’ introduction from the bench didn’t cease Nottingham Forest from falling to a 2-0 defeat at Fulham.

Paul Onuachu made his full debut whereas Joe Aribo noticed motion for a couple of minutes however Southampton continued their rotten type with a disappointing 2-1 loss at Saint Mary’s to ten-man Wolves Wanderers.

Spain’s Primera Division Femenina

Tremendous Falcons striker Asisat scored her 18th purpose of an unbelievable marketing campaign to steer Barcelona to a 4-0 win away to Deportivo Alaves.

Fellow Nigerian worldwide, Osinachi Ohale netted an personal purpose within the encounter as Barcelona maintained their beautiful record-winning streak.

Serie A

Nigerian defender, Tyronne Ebuehi began for Empoli however he had been changed earlier than the hosts battled from a two-goal deficit to attract 2-2 in opposition to Spezia.

On the Stadio Olimpico, Ademola Lookman provided the help to Atalanta’s second purpose because the Goddess stored their continental {qualifications} desires alive with a 2-0 overcome direct rivals SS Lazio.

Ighalo, Utaka cup disappointments

Odion Ighalo failed so as to add the most important trophy in membership soccer to his CV as Actual Madrid humbled Al Hilal 5-3 within the ultimate of the Membership World Cup.

The previous Watford ace adopted the footpath of Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi who additionally misplaced the distinguished trophy with Chelsea in 2012.

In Japan, Peter Utaka acquired a purpose for Ventforet Kofu however Yokohama F Marinos scored twice to win 2-1 and raise the Tremendous Cup.

Different European leagues

Within the Belgium Professional League, Nigerian striker, Present Emannuel Orban bagged a brace on his KAA Gent double as his new staff performed out an exciting 3-3 draw away to Westerlo.

In Croatia, Chidozie Awaziem ended on the successful aspect as Hajduk Cut up carved out a wonderful 4-1 triumph at Varaždin.

Within the Czech Republic, Jos-born Igoh Ogbu made his Slavia Prague debut whereas compatriot Peter Olayinka featured prominently because the Slavists sealed a 2-0 residence win over visiting Slavia Prague.