Nigerian Team of the Week: August 23-26, 2024
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- Maduka Okoye retains his spot in goal
- Ola Aina impresses in defence
- Anthony Dennis holds the midfield
- Cyriel Dessers stars in attack
- Here's the Nigerian Team of the Week
GK - Maduka Okoye - Udinese Calcio
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye made 3 crucial saves to help secure a solid defensive performance for Udinese, as they earned a [2-1] Italian Serie A victory over Lazio.
LB - Ola Aina - Nottingham Forest FC
Ola Tina was impressive in defence for Nottingham Forest, winning 4 duels and creating 1 goalscoring chance, playing a key role on the left flank as they defeated Southampton [0-1] in the English Premier League.
CB - Semi Ajayi - West Bromwich Albion FC
Semi Ajayi made his presence felt in the heart of West Brom’s defence. The 30-year old won 8 duels, made 3 clearances and 3 interceptions to help his side earn a [1-2] EFL Championship victory over Stoke City.
CB - Vince Osuji - Kalmar FF
18-year old defender, Vince Osuji cored the first goal of his professional career, and was defensively dominant with 9 clearances and 5 duels won in Kalmar’s [2-2] Swedish Allsvenskan draw against Malmo.
RB - Kingsley Ehizibue - Udinese Calcio
Kingsley Ehizibue made 2 interceptions, won 2 duels, and made 2 clearances, including a crucial goal line clearance, contributing significantly to the defence in Udinese’s [2-1] victory over Lazio.
MF - Anthony Junior Dennis - Goztepe SK
20-year old midfielder, Anthony Dennis made excelled in midfield with 7 duels won, 7 interceptions, and 3 tackles, making his presence felt in Goztepe’s [1-1] Turkish Super Big draw against Alanyaspor.
MF - Wilfred Ndidi - Leicester City FC
Wilfred Ndidi put in a good midfield shift, winning 6 duels and creating one goalscoring chance for Leicester City, in their tough [2-1] English Premier League defeat against Fulham.
LF - Alex Iwobi - 1 Goal - Fulham FC
Alex “Big 17” Iwobi scored his first goal of the 2024/2025 season, the winner for Fulham, in their hard-earned [2-1] English Premier League victory over Leicester City FC.
ST - Cyriel Dessers - Rangers FC - Star of the Week
Cyriel Dessers continues to stake his claim for a spot in the Super Eagles squad. The 29-year old striker scored a well taken brace, to lead Rangers FC to a [6-0] Scottish Premiership thumping of Ross County. His outstanding display earns him the Nigerian Star of the Week honours.
ST - Emeka Eze - Pendikspor
Emeka Eze was the star of the show for Pendikspor, scoring 2 goals and creating 2 goalscoring chances in their entertaining [3-4] Turkish 1. Big victory over Adanaspor.
RF - Taofeek Ismaheel - Gornik Zabrze
24-year old forward, Taofeek Ismaheel scored his first goal for Gornik Zabrze, and also contributed with an assist, as his side fell to a narrow [3-2] Polish Ekstraklasa defeat against Cracovia.
