Nwakaeme frustrates Ronaldo, Omeruo outshines Nwakali, Akpoguma soars

Posted : 19 April 2023

Nigerian football stars were present in the intense games and dramatic moments that characterized the European football landscape as teams battled valiantly to secure victories that were essential to their league standings.

In the duel of the Super Eagles players in the Segunda Division of Spain, Kenneth Omeruo defeated Kelechi Nwakali as Leganes defeated Ponferradina 1-0 at the Estadio El Toral in Ponferrada thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Sergio González.

In the German Bundesliga, Kevin Akpoguma was a rock-solid defender for Hoffwnheim as they defeated Schalke 04 at home 2-0.

Moses Simon would be happy with a rescued point in the French Ligue 1 after Mustafa Mohamed and Ludovic Blas' goals lifted Nantes from a two-goal deficit to tie Monaco at home in the match, 2-2.

Yira Sor was on the field in the Belgian First Division A when Genk's lead at the top of the standings was reduced to two points after they lost 2-0 against Standard Liege. Alhassan Yusuf, who was a substitute, helped Antwerp defeat Cercle Brugge 2-1 in another match.

Sodiq Ougola scored the game-winning goal for Smouha in Egypt's 4-3 victory over El Dakhleya at home against visitors Kelechi Chimezie and Christopher John.

Al Mokawloon was unable to get a point despite John Okoli's sixth league goal of the year as ENPPI triumphed 2-1.

Oghenekaro Etebo had a challenging night in Greece as rival team AEK Athens defeated Aris 3-1.

Rasheed Akanbi, a dynamic attacker for Sheriff in the Moldovan Super Liga, was the difference as his team required just one goal to defeat Sfîntul Gheorghe.

For his new team Zimbru, Emmanuel Alaribe scored twice in three games across all competitions, but it wasn't enough to prevent Peteocub from winning 3-2.

Olakunle Olusegun, a young player in the Russian Premier League, was unable to add to his four league goals, but his efforts were still enough to help Krasnodar defeat Nizhny Novgorod 3-1 at home.

Next up is Saudi Arabia, where Cristiano Ronaldo and title-chasing Al Nassr were held to a scoreless draw by Anthony Nwakaeme and his Al Feiha colleagues thanks to a strong display.

Daniel Akpeyi, the goalie for Swallows in South Africa, recorded his second straight shutout in a 0-0 tie with Mamelodi Sundowns.

During Augustine Chidi Kwem's late equalizer in Amazulu's admirable 2-2 draw at Cape Town City, he scored one of his most significant goals.

Nwakaeme frustrates Ronaldo, Omeruo outshines Nwakali, Akpoguma soars

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