We review the performances of Nigerian players in these fixtures.

This week Europa League fixtures kicked off on Wednesday, February 26 and Joe Aribo was in action as Rangers got a 1-0 win away at Braga. Aribo came on as a second-half substitute in the 72nd minute. 

In the 78th minute, Ojo came on for Rangers who progressed to the next round.

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Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo scored his first goal for his new club as they thrashed Club Brugge on Thursday. Ighalo scored tapped in a cross from Juan Mata into an empty net in the 35th minute to double United's lead in the game that ended 5-0 in favour of the home team. 

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On the receiving end was Nigerian forward David Okereke who played the whole minutes for Club Brugge. The 22-year-old led the line for Club Brugge and had a quiet evening apart from a move early in the game when he clashed with Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly.

Nigerian midfielder Azubuike was in action for İstanbul Başakşehir who overturned a 3-1 deficit from the first leg to beat Sporting 4-1 on Thursday. The 22-year-old was taken off in the 77th minute.

Nigerian player Victor Moses played the whole 90 minutes as Inter beat Ludogorets 2-1 at home to seal progress to the next round. Moses was heavily involved from the right wingback role throughout the game.