Saka, Ehizibue, Aribo… TheCable’s team of the week

From Friday to Monday, our torchlight was on the performances of Nigerian players all over the globe.

Here are the selected eleven, who stood out the most during the weekend’s action packed fixtures – with Abdu Maikaba of Plateau United as its gaffer.

Dele Ajiboye – Plateau United

Dele Ajiboye shone in Plateau United’s 1-0 win at Wikki Tourists, keeping out a total of six shots.

Kingsley Ehizibue (Koln)

The Super Eagles new invitee oozed confidence and quality in Koln’s win at Paderborn.

Leon Balogun (Wigan)

Three interceptions, five clearances and two blocked shots are rare stats for a defender playing against a side like Luton. Balogun peppered the opposition.

Chidozie Awaziem (Leganes)

The vastly improved player held his own at the back for Leganes who picked up a 2-1 win at Villarreal.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka was always on hand to help Arsenal at the final third against West Ham. It was a great game for the teenager.

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)

The defensive midfielder put up a fantastic show in Leicester City massacre of Aston Villa on Monday night.

Joe Aribo (Rangers)

The 23-year-old had the most passes and touches of any Rangers player. He was the heart of a team that ran their legs off to play some amazing attacking football in a 1-0 win over Ross County.

Ebere Eze (QPR)

Most sprints, most runs, one goal and one assist. The midfielder was QPR’s key player in their impressive 3-1 win over Preston.

Osayamen Osawe (KFC Uerdingen)

Osawe scored two goals in a game that proved how effective he was for KFC Uerdingen.

Kayode Olarenwaju (Gaziantep FK)

The Shakhtar Donetsk loanee once again proved himself with a goal for Gaziantep who drew 1-1 against Trabzonspor.

Chinedu Ohanachom (Nasarawa United)

Scoring three goals against Katsina United means that you are pretty much a shoe in for the team of the week. Ohanachom seems to be a diamond that had been hidden for too long.