Naija Players Abroad: Nwankwo Hits Goal No. 5 In Crotone, Balogun Benched, Lokman debuts, Mikel Shines, Moses scores

Naija Players Abroad: Nwankwo Hits Goal No. 5 In Crotone, Balogun Benched, Lokman debuts

By Abidoye Babatunde

Simeon Nwankwo scored his fifth Serie B goal of the season for Crotone who forced visitors Livorno to a 1-1 draw at Stadio Ezio Scida, Crotone.

The striker earned his side a share of the spoil when he struck in the 30th minute after an own-goal from Nicolas Spolli gave Livorno a fifth minute lead.

William Troost-Ekong made his 22nd start for Udinese who were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Fiorentina.

ENGLAND:

Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun was an unused substitute for Brighton who were held to a goalless draw at home by Watford.

Isaac Success was omitted from The Hornets match day squad for the first time this season in all competitions due to a hamstring complaint.

England U21 star Ademola Lookman made his 14th appearance of the season following his introduction on the hour mark.

Alex Iwobi played his 22nd Premier League game of the season in Sunday's clash against title aspirants Manchester City at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal lost 3-1.

Manchester United stun Leicester City 1-0, as Wilfred Ndidi started and went the distance for the Foxes, his teammate compatriot, Kelechi Iheanacho replaced Nampalys Mendy in the 84th minute.

John Obi Mikel made his full league debut as Middlesbrough came from behind to register a 3-2 victory over fellow promotion hopefuls West Brom at Hawthorns.

Oghenekaro Etebo made his 15th start for Store City who lost 2-0 away to Hull City.

Semi Ajayi featured for all 90 minutes in his 30th league start for Rotherham United who played a goalless draw against Millwall.

CYPRUS:

Francis Uzoho was impressive on his debut as Anorthosis registered a 1-0 win against Apollon in the Cypriot First Division.

Victor Moses on Friday scored his first goal for Turkish giants, Fenerbahce in their league match 2-0 win.