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Ndidi, Ighalo lead Nigerian team of the weekend

On this piece, Pulse Sports look at the best Nigerian performers of the weekend for the Team of the Week.
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It was another weekend of football around the world with a host of Nigerian players in action for their respective clubs.

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Goalkeeper

Francis Uzoho (Elche)

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was impressive for Elche in their 2-0 win over Real Zaragoza in the Segunda Division.

Uzoho made some fantastic saves to keep a clean sheet for his side.

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Defenders

Ola Aina (Torino)

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina found himself on the score sheet in Torino’s 1-1 home draw against Fiorentina in the Serie A.

William Troost Ekong (Udinese)

Also in the Serie, William Troost-Ekong was fantastic in defence for Udinese although he could not stop the two goals they conceded in the 2-2 away draw at Genea.

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Semi Ajayi (Rotherham)

Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi put up a solid performance in defence as Rotherham got a 1-1 draw away at Preston in the English Championships.

Brian Idowu (Lokomotiv Moscow)

Super Eagles fullback Idowu was electric in his 90-minute performance for Lokomotiv who got an impressive 3-0 away win over Yenisey.

Midfielders

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Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)

Midfielder Ndidi was impressive again for Leicester City as he scored to secure a 1-1 home draw against West Ham.

Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor)

Super Eagles midfielder Onazi played the whole minute and put in a solid shift as Trabzonspor managed a 1-1 away to Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

Samuel Adegbenro (Rosenborg)

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Nigerian players Adegbenro was on the scoresheet in Rosenborg’s 2-1 away win over Brann in the Norwegian Eliteserien.

Forwards

Isaac Success (Watford)

Super Eagles forward Isaac Success netted in the 80th minute to complete Watford’s 3-0 routing of Huddersfield.

Victor Osimhen ( Sporting Charleroi)

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Osimhen continues with his hot streak as he scored for  Sporting Charleroi away at Gent. Unfortunately, his goal wasn’t enough to prevent a 1-2 loss for his side.

Odion Ighalo (Changchun Yatai)

There is no stopping Ighalo who scored his 21st Chinese Super League goal for Changchun Yatai in their 1-2 loss at home to Changqing.

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