Eagles Abroad Match Report (17th September, 2022)

• EaglesTracker followed 118 games that could potentially feature Nigerian players from 68 different leagues around the world
• Maja, Ajibade, Eze all on target & more
• Here are the top stories

Josh Maja - Bordeaux (France, Ligue 2)

The 23-year-old striker, continued his red-hot form to the season as he scored his fifth goal of the campaign, from the spot.

Maja played the entire duration and created a chance, to help Bordeaux get the maximum points against Dijon.

Franklin Tebo - BK Hacken (Sweden, Allsvenskan)

Tebo put in a good display and controlled the defence as BK Hacken were held to a draw at home.

The 22-year-old centre-back featured in the whole match for his side. He blocked two shots and made three successful clearances.

Rasheedat Ajibade - Atletico Madrid W (Spain, La Liga Feminina)

Rasheedat Ajibade set her season in motion with a goal in Atletico de Madrid's [1-3] La Liga Feminina victory over Toni Payne's Sevilla. The Girl With The Blue Hair was on the pitch for 78 minutes in the encounter and was a constant threat to the Sevilla defense.

Ayo Obileye - Livingston (Scotland, Premiership)

The 28-year-old defender puts in a good defensive shift to help Livingston keep a clean sheet and earn a narrow home win over Kilmarnock.

Obileye played for the entire duration of the game, making one tackle and eight ball recoveries in his side's 1-0 Scottish Premiership victory.

Leon Balogun - Queens Park Rangers (England, Championship)

Leon Balogun was solid at the back to help QPR keep a clean sheet in their home EFL Championship draw against Stoke City.

The veteran defender made two tackles and six successful clearance as the match ended goalless.

William Troost-Ekong - Watford (England, Championship)

The Super Eagles vice-captain made his first league start of the season, as Watford were held to a [2-2] home draw against Sunderland.

The 29-year-old centre-back played the entire duration of the match and recorded one successful tackle and three clearances.

Emeka Eze & Jesse Sekidika - Eyupspor (Turkey, TFF 1 Lig)

Nigerian duo, Emeka Eze & Jesse Sekidika ran the show for Eyupspor as they cruised to a big home win over Bandirmaspor in the Turkish second division.

Eze lasted the entire duration and scored a brace while Sekidika netted his first goal of the season during the 70 minutes he was on the pitch.

Eyupspor are currently the league leaders after six matches played.

Wilfred Ndidi & Kelechi iheanacho - Leicester City (England, Premier League)

It was a tough outing for Wilfred Ndidi and his countryman, Iheanacho, as Leicester City fell to a heavy defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. Ndidi made an error which led to Tottenham's third goal, before he was subbed off in the 85th minute. Iheanacho featured for 16 minutes.

Leicester City are yet to record a win in the league this season and they sit bottom on the table.

William Agada - Sporting Kansas City (USA, MLS)

23-year old striker, Agada continued his fast start to life in the American top-flight.

He scored his sixth and seventh goals of the season in only his tenth appearance, helping his side to a big 4-1 victory over Minnesota United.

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