Many Nigerian players were in action for their respective clubs across the world over the weekend.
Here are the top performers who made TheCable’s team of the week.
Francis Uzoho – Apoel Nicosia
Uzoho was in brilliant form against Paeek, making a number of saves to give Apoel a clean sheet.
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Tyrone Ebuehi – Twente
Tyrone Ebuehi was excellent against Zwolle at the weekend. He occasionally got forward and used his pace and sharp tackling to control the right flank. He recorded an assist.
Felix Uduokhai – Augsburg
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Felix Uduokhai played well for Augsburg. He was the last-man tackling while also marshalling the defence.
Jamilu Collins – Paderborn
A solid display by Jamilu Collins which helped Paderborn to see off Jahn Regensburg in Germany.
Moses Ogbu – Mjallby
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Moses Ogbu was the one-man wrecking machine for Mjallby during the match against OFK. He bagged a brace.
Paul Mukairu – Anderlecht
Paul Mukairu was central to Anderlecht’s 1-0 victory over Royal Antwerp. His intelligence helped him score the winner.
Olabanjo Ogunji – Takums
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Unheralded Olabanjo Ogunji turned up for Takums with a brace against Spartaks.
John Obi Mikel – Stoke City
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Stoke City’s win over Rotherham United was largely inspired by John Obi Mikel.
Anthony Nwakaeme – Trabzonspor
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It was a great display from Nwakaeme. The 31-year-old Nigerian scored twice although his team lost 4-3 to Kasimpasa.
Paul Onuachu – Genk
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Paul Onuachu scored a penalty and also combined well with Cyriel Dessers, his team mate, for one of the goals in the 4-0 win over Eupen.
Simy – Crotone
Atalanta defenders were helpless against the big front man. He walked through them almost effortlessly for his goal.
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