Keeping up with Nigerian players: Leicester duo still frozen out

Every weekend, TheCable will keep track of, and report the performance of Nigerian players abroad.

Here’s how they fared this past weekend.

ENGLAND

Chelsea and Leicester City shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw. Victor Moses and Wilfred Ndidi were in action for the Blues and Foxes respectively. Kelechi Iheanacho continued his bench-warming streak at Leicester while Ahmed Musa wasn’t listed yet again.

Alex Iwobi provided the assist for Arsenal’s only goal in the 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth. Iwobi was replaced in the 76th minute.

Isaac Success was conspicuously missing in Watford’s squad for their 2-2 draw with Southampton.

Hope Akpan watched from the bench as his Burton Albion side were beaten 3-1 by Nedum Onuoha’s Queens Park Rangers.

Wingback Ola Aina played 90 minutes for Hull City as the Tigers drew goalless with Sone Aluko’s Reading.

SPAIN

Kayode Olarenwaju was left out of the Girona side that thrashed Las Palmas 6-0 while former Flying Eagles skipper Ramon Azeez was outstanding in midfield as Lugo secured a 1-0 victory over Reus.

GERMANY

Anthony Ujah made his debut for Mainz 05 but his team lost 3-2 to Hannover 96. Leon Balogun watched the entire game from the Mainz bench.

FRANCE

Desire Oparanozie scored a goal as En Avant Guingamp posted a 3-1 win over Rodez while Chidozie Awaziem played the full match for Nantes in their 1-0 loss to PSG.

PORTUGAL

Oghenekaro Etebo fired blank as his Feirense side were beaten 3-1 by Tondela. The Super Eagles star earned a booking in the game.

BELGIUM

Osaguona Christian Ighodaro tasted 90 minutes in Westerlo’s stalemate draw with Roeselare. Former youth international Simon Zenke played 81 minutes for Tubize who lost 2-1 at Lierse.

ISRAEL

Despite his impressive performance for Hapoel Ashlekon, Dele Aiyenugba conceded a goal as Hapoel Raanana edged his team 1-0.

SOUTH AFRICA

Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi and James Okwuosa featured extensively as Chippa United played out a 1-1 draw with Bidvest Wits.

Victor Obinna Nsofor was in action for Cape Town City who lost 1-0 to Free State Stars.

CYPRUS

Shehu Abdullahi played the full 90 minutes for Anorthosis as they managed a 1-1 draw with Apollon.