Nigerians abroad: Tijani, Utaka, Sasere, and Ebere score goals in club victories while Awoniyi's NFFC struggle

Posted : 20 April 2023

Numerous Nigerian players played for their respective clubs on a hectic day of football in numerous leagues and nations.

Muhamed Tijani was the hero for Banik Ostrava in the Czech Republic as his team's brace enabled them to defeat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 at home.

In England, Taiwo Awoniyi failed to capitalize on his opportunities, while Emmanuel Dennis came off the bench as Nottingham Forest succumbed to Manchester United 2-0 at home. The Red Devils' victory moved them up to third place in the Premier League standings.

However, with seven games remaining in the 2022–2023 season, defeat sends Awoniyi and Nottingham tumbling into the relegation zone.

Moses Simon helped Nantes score a consolation goal in their close 2-1 away loss to Auxerre. Terem Moffi, who replaced OGC Nice at halfway but couldn't save them from a close 1-0 loss at Brest, was unable to repeat his heroics from the Europa League.

In Germany, Aremu Afeez had a part in Eintracht Braunschweig's 2-1 away victory over St. Pauli, and Anthony Ujah assisted on the game-winning goal.

Isaac Success and Kingsley Ehizibue played for Udinese in Italy, but they lost 2-0 on the road to Jose Mourinho's Roma. William Troost-Ekong, the captain of the Super Eagles, came on as a substitute to help Salernitana earn a crucial 1-1 draw at Torino.

In the J2 League, experienced forward Peter Utaka scored the game-winning goal for Ventforet Kofu as they defeated Tochigi.

Franklin Sasere scored for Vaduz in Liechtenstein as they crushed Bellinzona 6-1 in their Challenge League match.

Hamdi Akujobi scored for the second game in a row to help Almere City come from behind to overcome ADO Den Haag 2-3 in the second division of the Netherlands.

Savour Godwin represented Casa Pia AC in Portugal as they were held to a draw in their away league match. Christy Ucheibe of the Super Falcons was instrumental in SL Benfica Feminino's resounding 6-0 victory over SC Braga.

In a gameweek 11 matchup of the Primera División in Uruguay, Plaza Colonia defeated Cerro Largo 2-0 with a goal by Christian Ebere. Ebere was a part of Nigeria's victorious squad at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2015.

Overall, it was a thrilling day for Nigerian footballers competing in various leagues around the world. Without a doubt, their performances won over the hearts of Nigerian football supporters.

Nigerians abroad: Tijani, Utaka, Sasere, and Ebere score goals in club victories while Awoniyi's NFFC struggle

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