Osimhen, Aribo, Iheanacho… TheCable’s team of the week

This week’s team is dominated by players who netted goals and provided assists for their respective clubs.

Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs)

With Itumeleng Khune out of the game, Daniel Akpeyi was behind the sticks and he helped Chiefs keep a clean sheet in the Champions League.

Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista)

At right-back is Chidozie Awaziem who contributed his quota with an assist against Famalicao.

Kenneth Omeruo (Leganes)

A great day in the office for Leganes as the central defender helped his side have a shootout.

Tosin Adarabioyo (Fulham)

Fulham conquered Liverpool thanks to the fearlessness of Adarabioyo at the back who prevented the home team from getting any goal.

Ola Aina (Fulham)

Another Nigerian who prospered against Liverpool. Aina was impressive.

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)

Always looked to pick up the pieces and spray the passes. Ndidi helped Kelechi Iheanacho with an assist in the win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

Joe Aribo (Rangers)

Aribo had a decent performance in Rangers’ win in the Scottish Premiership.

Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City)

After netting against Burnley, Iheanacho followed up with the equaliser in the morale-boosting win over Brighton.

Viv Solomon-Otabor (Wigan)

Wigan Athletic were in dire need of a win over MKD and it was their Nigerian import Viv Solomon-Otabor who turned up for them. He accounted for two assists in the win.

Victor Osimhen (Napoli)

Osimhen showed the quality in him when he came off the bench in the game against Bologna. He was rewarded with a superb goal.

Simy Nwankwo (Crotone)

What a game! The striker netted a brace as Crotone beat Torino 4-2.