Nigerians abroad scoring goals in England, Bulgaria, and Sweden

Posted : 30 March 2024

Here are some highlights from matches involving Nigerian players on Friday, March 29th.

In Belgium, Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha showcased an impressive performance for KAA Gent as they secured a commendable 5-1 victory at home against Standard Liège in their First Division A clash.

Moving to Bulgaria, on-loan Monreal star Chinonso Offor made a memorable debut by scoring five minutes into his first match for Arda. However, visiting Krumovgrad struck back to earn a 1-1 draw inside the Arena Arda in Kardzhali.

In China, Viv Solomon Otabor assisted the equalizer in the tenth minute of stoppage time to help Cangzhou Mighty Lions secure a 2-2 draw away to Shenzhen Peng City in the Chinese Super League.

In England, Leicester City lost their spot as Championship leaders after a narrow 1-0 defeat at Bristol City. Wilfred Ndidi played the full match, while Kelechi Iheanacho came on as a second-half substitute.

Meanwhile, at the Den, Semi Ajayi was introduced as a 73rd-minute sub in West Brom’s hard-fought 1-1 draw with Millwall. Middlesbrough netted a stoppage-time equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw with Southampton, who had Joe Aribo as a 91st-minute substitute.

At Vicarage Road, Emmanuel Dennis scored his fourth goal of the season in Watford’s 2-2 draw with Leeds United. Dennis's goal put the Hornets 2-1 in front in the 44th minute, but he suffered an injury late in the second half and was replaced by Canada’s Ismaël Kone. Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru played the entire ninety minutes.

In France, Chiamaka Nnadozie returned to the starting lineup for Paris FC, keeping a clean sheet in the club’s 3-0 win over Montpellier in the Feminine Division 1.

Moving to Portugal, center-back Júnior Udeme Pius impressed for Chaves, but his efforts could not help the club avoid a slim 1-0 defeat to Benfica in the Primeira Liga. Super Eagles midfielder Kelechi Nwakali watched the entire proceedings from the bench.

In the Saudi Pro League, Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru and Al Fayha fell to a 3-1 defeat to Al Ittihad, while one-cap Super Eagles forward Saviour Godwin did his bit for Al Akhdoud in a 3-1 home loss to Al Raed.

Finally, in Sweden, Godwin Aguda scored a late equalizer to help Falkenberg secure a 1-1 home draw against Trollhättan in the Swedish Ettan.

Nigerians abroad scoring goals in England, Bulgaria, and Sweden

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