Akpeyi, Osimhen, Mikel… TheCable’s team of the week

Many Nigerian players were in action for their respective clubs over the weekend – some impressed, others flopped, and many were lost in the activities.

Here are the top performers who made TheCable’s team of the week.

Daniel Akpeyi [Kaizer Chiefs]

Chiefs picked up a 1-1 draw at Black Leopards thanks to the number one keeper who produced series of smart saves.

Shehu Abdullahi [Bursaspor]

If one man deserves accolades for the Bursaspor’s hard fought 2-1 win over Fatih Karagümrük, that person should be Shehu Abdullahi, who kept it tight at the back.

Tosin Adarabioyo [Blackburn Rovers]

The Manchester City loanee was uncompromising at the back as Blackburn Rovers beat Sheffield Wednesday.

Daniel Adejo [Lamia]

Adejo put up a decent performance while making his 18th appearance of the season in Lamia’s 1-1 draw against Panetolikos.

Bukayo Saka [Arsenal]

Another good game for the youngster who pressed down the left flank for the Gunners.

Oghenekaro Etebo [Getafe]

Etebo made a winning start for Getafe as they walloped Leganes 3-0.

John Obi Mikel [Trabzonspor]

The Chelsea legend was instrumental for Trabzonspor as they humiliated Kasimpasa 5-0.

Victor Osimhen [Lille]

Osimhen continued his brilliant form with a goal for Lille against Gonfreville in the Coupe de France on Saturday. The 20-year-old player found the back of the net in the 90th minute of the highly entertaining fixture which Lille dominated.

Anthony Nwakaeme [Trabzonspor]

Two goals and one assist were all it took for Nwakaeme to impact Trabzonspor’s win over Kasimpasa.

Bright Edomwonyin [Austria Wien]

A round of applause to Bright Edomwonyin for bagging a brace against Floridsdorfer AC.

Chikeluba Ofoedu [Maccabi Tel Aviv]

The former Rangers forward popped up with the opener and was sharp upfront as Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Hadera 3-0.