Nigerian Team of the Week: October 6-8, 2023
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- Chiamaka Nnadozie gets the nod in goal
- Awaziem and Tebo partner in defence
- Mathew impresses in midfield
- Olayinka stars in attack
- Here's the Nigerian Team of the Week
GK - CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE - PARIS FC F
Chiamaka Nnadozie was as reliable as ever in goal for Paris FC, making an impressive six saves as her side earned a [1-4] French D1 Arkema victory over Le Havre.
LB - BRUNO ONYEMAECHI - BOAVISTA FC
Bruno Onyemaechi made his presence felt in defence for Boavista, making two tackles and winnning five duels as they were held to a [1-1] Portuguese Primeira Liga draw by Morereinse.
CB - FRANKLIN TEBO - SARPSBORG 08 FF
Franklin Tebo made three tackles, three clearances and created one goalscoring chance for his side as they battled to a [5-2] Norwegian Eliteserien victory over Rosenborg.
CB - JORDAN TORUNARIGHA - KAA GENT
Jordan Torunigha was everywhere in defence for KAA Gent. He made two tackles, six interceptions, three clearances and three blocks, as they battled to a [1-1] Belgian Pro League draw with KRC Genk.
RB - TYRONNE EBUEHI - EMPOLI FC
Tyronne Ebuehi was back in form for Empoli over the weekend, making two tackles in defence and also creating two goalscoring chances in attack, helping Empoli keep a clean sheet in their goalless Italian Serie A draw against Udinese.
CM - IFEANYI MATHEW - FC ZURICH
26-year old Super Eagles hopeful, Ifeanyi Mathew was impressive again for FC Zurich, winning five duels and contributing with an assist as they battled to a [3-2] Swiss Super League victory over FC Winterthur.
CM - KELECHI NWAKALI - GD CHAVES
Kelechi Nwakali continues to stand out in this GD Chaves side, he provided an assist while creating a total of three goalscoring chances in their hard-earned [4-2] Portuguese Primeira Liga victory over Gil Vicente.
CAM - TONI PAYNE - SEVILLA FC F
Super Falcons midfielder, Toni Payne was impressive for her side, Sevilla, scoring her second goal of the season as they fell to a [2-1] Spanish La Liga F defeat away at Atletico Madrid.
ST - VICTOR BONIFACE - BAYER 04 LEVERKUSEN
Victor Boniface scored his seventh German Bundesliga goal of the season, while also creating two goalscoring chances as Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a [3-0] victory over FC Koln.
ST - PETER OLAYINKA - RED STAR BELGRADE
Peter Olayinka had himself a night to remember as he ended his streak of seven goalless games and bagged a brace in Red Star Belgrade’s hard-fought [3-4] Serbian Superliga victory away at FK Radnicki. His performance earned him the Nigerian Star of the Week honours.
ST - IBRAHIM SUNUSI - CF MONTREAL
Ibrahim Sunusi was in fine form for CF Montreal, opening the scoring before providing an assist as they cruised to a crucial [4-1] MLS victory over Portland Timbers.
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