Match Report: Ojukwu, Gavi bag brace; Akujobi , Adams on target

Match Report: Ojukwu, Gavi bag brace; Akujobi , Adams on target

Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele
  • On Friday, EaglesTracker followed 43 matches which could potentially feature Nigerian Footballers
  • From 35 different leagues around the world
  • Here are the top stories

BANGLADESH

In the Bangladeshi Premier League, Ifeagwu Ojukwu was the hero for Abahani Chittagong as he bagged a brilliant brace in their [3-2] home triumph over Abahani Dhaka. Veteran forward, Emeka Ogbugh impressed for the visitors as he provided the assist to their second consolation goal.

GERMANY

Chidera Ejuke was a late second-half substitute for Hertha Berlin in their [5-2] defeat against FC Cologne in the Bundesliga. Hertha, five points from safety, are stuck at the base of the league table with two more matches left to play.

LITHUANIA

Thompson Gavi netted two beautiful goals in three minutes for FC Hegelmann, but it ultimately came to nought as his side fell to a [2-3] defeat against FA Šiauliai in the A Lyga.

NETHERLANDS

Henry Akujobi scored Almere City's second goal in their [2-2] away draw at Den Bosch in the Eerste Divisie. Almere City have sealed a promotion play-off spot,  boosting their chances of earning promotion to the Eredivisie.

NORWAY

In the Eliteserien, Akor Adams smashed home a 93rd minute winner for Lillestrom SK, in their hard-earned [0-1] away victory over Odds BK. It is the sixth goal of the new season for the former Sogndal forward.

SAUDI ARABIA

Odion Ighalo missed his spotkick, but was eventually on the winning side, as Al Hilal defeated Al-Wehda to win the Saudi King's Cup

SLOVAKIA

Philip Azango netted the equaliser before Chinonso Emeka added a second-half winner to power AS Trenčín to a thrilling [1-2] win over Kenneth Ikugar and Zlaté Moravce.

SWEDEN

In the Superettan, Aliyu Yakubu scored within six minutes of coming off the bench to help AFC Eskilstuna secure a crucial [2-3] victory away to Jönköpings Södra.

SPAIN

2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Kenneth Omeruo came off the bench to help Leganes seal a [0-3] away win at Burgos. 

USA

Super Falcons forward, Michelle Alozie came off the bench in the first hald and impressed for Houston Dash, creating 3 goalscoring chances as her side battled to a [2-1] comeback victory over Portland Thorns, in the NWSL.

Uchenna Kanu continues to search for her first goal or assist in the NWSL as she played 73 minutes in Racing Louisville's [3-0] victory over Chicago Red Stars.

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