Europa League; Onazi, Noah Okafor In Action As Mikel, Nwakaeme Missing In Basel 2-0 Defeat To Trabzonspor

Europa League; Onazi, Noah Okafor In Action As Mikel, Nwakaeme Missing In Basel 2-0 Defeat To Trabzonspor

By Niyi Busari

Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi saw 51 minutes of action in Trabzonspor 2-0 loss to Basel in their last group game at the St Jacob Park, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

Mikel Obi and Anthony Nwakaeme were not listed for the encounter that saw their team left Basel empty handed after the defeat. However, Nigeria international, Noah Okafor provided an assist for Valentin Stocker in Basel second goal seven minutes after he came on.

Silvan Widmer had put the hosts ahead in the 21st minute before Valentin Stocker second goal secured the three points.

Trsbzonspor Uefa Europa Cup continued as the Turkish giants could only manage one point in six game, hence ended up in the bottom of group C as Basel and Getafe progressed to the next round of the competition.