NaijaSportsPlanet reviews the performances of Nigerian players on match day three in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening.
ENGLAND
Alex Iwobi:
At Estádio José Alvalade, Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi was substituted at 86th minute for Gabonese star, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal’s away win over Sporting CP of Portugal.
Arsenal recorded 1-0 away win against Sporting Lisbon, as England forward, Danny Welbeck scored the decisive goal for the Gunners in the 77th minute.
Victor Moses:
Chelsea forward, Victor Moses came into the game in 57th minute to replace Willian in their 3-1 win over BATE Borisov at the Bridge.
FRANCE
Samuel Kalu:
Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu started his first game for Bordeaux in four matches as they were defeated 2-1 by Zenit St Petersburg in Russia. The number ten went the distance.
CZECH REPUBLIC
Peter Olayinka:
Nigeria forward, Peter Olayinka was benched for the entire 90 minutes in Czech Republic side, Slavia Prague 1-0 away win FC Copenhagen of Denmark.
BELGIUM
Uche Agbo:
Uche Agbo was substituted at half-time in Standard Liege's 2-1 win against Krasnodar in a Group J tie at Stade Maurice Dufrasne.
NORWAY
Samuel Adegbenro:
Samuel Adegbenro played the last 24 minutes for Rosenborg in their 3-0 away loss at Salzburg.
