After a pulsating weekend that saw a couple of Nigerian players perform well for their various clubs, TheCable picks the best XI.
Maduka Okoye [Sparta Rotterdam]
Made a series of incredible saves and was very reliable for Sparta Rotterdam. Outrageous.
Tosin Adarabioyo [Fulham]
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Ran the show with utmost determination and intelligence. Kept Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane quiet. Organised.
Leon Balogun [Rangers]
Balogun stood his ground, closing down every attempt by Dundee United to bypass him. Outstanding.
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Ola Aina [Fulham]
Aina was one of the main components of a laudable defence. His presence at the heart of defence alongside Adarabioyo prevented Liverpool’s attacking trio of Firmino, Mane and Mo Salah from causing mayhem. Obstinate.
Brian Idowu [Khimki]
Tortured the opposition and never allowed them any respite. Ominous.
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Wilfred Ndidi [Leicester City]
As usual, everything went through him and he anticipated the forays from Brighton perfectly. He also pushed forward continuously. Optimum.
Ademola Lookman [Fulham]
Seen a lot of action and got into the right place at the right time. Lookman provided an assist as Fulham drew 1-1 against Liverpool. Optimal.
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Sadiq Umar [Almeria]
Jololo scored the opening goal. Kept probing and impressed. Obtrusive.
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Moses Ebiye [Ham Kam]
Ebiye was exceptional and could not be stopped. He played the starring role in a deadly brace. Opportunistic.
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Taiwo Abdulrahman [Zemplin Michalovce]
Caused trouble from the off and topped a superb performance with a sparkling brace. Sharp.
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Anthony Okpotu [Qatar SC]
Beat the opponents several times and showed all the enthusiasm of a teenager when getting to score a brace. Omniscient.
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