Nigerian Team of the Week: September 29 - Oct 2, 2023
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- Nnadozie gets the nod in goal
- Demehin & Obileye partner in defence
- Ndidi impresses in midfield
- Adams stars in attackHEre's the Nigerian Team of the Week
GK - CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE - PARIS FC
Keeping up her excellent form, Chiamaka Nnadozie made two big saves in Paris FC's impressive [3-1] victory over Fleury.
LB - BRUNO ONYEMAECHI - BOAVISTA
Bruno Onyemaechi contributed two tackles and created a chance as Boavista batted to a [2-2] home draw with Famalicao.
CB - TOSIN DEMEHIN - STADE DE REIMS
Tosin Demehin was a solid rock in the heart of the defence for Stade de Reims, as her seven tackles helped the team to a clean sheet in their goalless draw against Guingamp.
CB - AYO OBILEYE - LIVINGSTON
Livingston fought out a [1-1] draw at St Johnstone with their cause helped significantly by Ayo Obileye, who made a crucial tackle, added five clearances, and created a chance.
RB - HAMDI AKUJOBI - ALMERE CITY
Hamdi Akujobi was an influential figure in Almere City's stunning [0-2] away win at Utrecht as he completed five successful tackles and created a chance for his side.
CM - OBINNA NWOBODO - FC CINCINNATI
Obinna Nwobodo delivered another accomplished performance in midfield, highlighted by his seven won duels, two completed tackles, and two created chances that powered FC Cincinnati to an excellent [2-3] win away to Toronto.
CM - WILFRED NDIDI - LEICESTER CITY
In a man-of-the-match display, Wilfred Ndidi provided a stunning assist to Jamie Vardy's goal and added three tackles as Leicester City strolled to a [1-4] win at Blackburn Rovers.
CM - KELECHI NWAKALI - CHAVES
GD Chaves will have Kelechi Nwakali to thank for his classy and all-round showing in midfield that propelled them to a convincing [0-2] victory away against Arouca.
ST - AKOR ADAMS - MONTPELLIER
Akor Adams was the outstanding performer for Montpellier as he scored two brilliant goals and created two other chances in their commanding [0-3] win at FC Lorient.
ST - PAUL ONUACHU - TRABZONSPOR
Trabzonspor witnessed yet again Paul Onuachu at his best as the gangling forward produced a stunning header for the opening goal and created three chances in his side's [2-1] triumph over Pendikspor.
ST - MICHELLE ALOZIE - HOUSTON DASH
In a performance that would make even the most accomplished striker proud, regular right-back Michelle Alozie starred as a make-shift striker and scored two brilliant goals that lifted Houston Dash to a fine [0-2] victory against Gotham FC.