Nigeria Players Abroad Round Up: Onyekuru, Awoniyi, Osimhen Shines; Iwobi Makes Assist In Arsenal's Win

Abidoye Babatunde

    Paul Onuachu scored a brace for FC Midtjylland who came from a goal down to beat AGF 2-1 in a Danish Super League encounter on Sunday, BSNSports reports. Onuachu scored in the 38th and 53rd minute to hand his side a crucial win in the Danish title race. Africa Cup of Nations leading scorer Odion Ighalo has made his debut for Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua. Shanghai Shenhua thrashed Dalian Yifang 3-0 in their final warmup game ahead of the new season. Alex Iwobi provided an assist for Arsenal in their 2-0 home win over Southampton in a Premier League game. Iwobi was however subbed off for Pierre Emerick Aubameyang in the 74th minute after he copped a leg injury. Taiwo Awoniyi scored in his fifth league goal in his sixth appearance for Royal Excel Mouscron who pip Lokeren 1-0 in Belgian League clash. Awoniyi grabbed the match winner for Royal Excel Mouscron in the 52nd minute thirty minute after he was cautioned for a foul. Victor Osimhen scored his 10th league goal of the season in the 37th minute for Sporting Charleroi who lost 3-1 away to St.Truiden. Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho suffer a loss, as Leicester City lost 4-1 at home to Crystal Palace. Kenneth Omeruo was on from start to finish for Leganes who played out a 1-1 draw at home to Valencia. The game was his 18th of the La Liga season. Henry Onyekuru’s goal drought extended to eight games when he smash in for Galatasary’s 1-0 home win over Ankaragucu.