Nigeria Players Abroad: Saka Bags Assist, Iheanacho, Ndidi Subbed Off , Onazi Benched As Abraham Goal Lift Chelsea

Nigeria Players Abroad: Saka Bags Assist, Iheanacho, Ndidi Subbed Off , Onazi Benched As Abraham Goal Lift Chelsea

By Niyi Busari

Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi was an unused substitute in his team, Denizlispor 2-0 loss to Basaksehir in Turkish Super Lig match-day 31 tie at the Basaksehir Faith Terim Stadium. Enzo Crivelli and Edin Visca scored the two goals for the table topper to claim the maximum three points.

In the English Premier League, Nigerian born English player, Tammy Abraham's goal in Chelsea 3-2 win over Crystal Palace helped the Blues leapfrog Leicester City into the third position on the log table.

Oliver Giroud early goal and Christian Pulisic 26th minute strike gave the visitors 2-0 advantage before Wilfred Zaha reduced the tally in 10 minutes to the end of first half.

Tammy Abraham's 71st minute goal assured Chelsea of running away with the maximum three points. Meanwhile, Christian Benteke doubled the hosts goals to end the five-goal thriller at the Selhurst Park.

In North London, Bukayo Saka provides assist for his African brother, Aubameyang to put the Gunners at the driving seat in the 21st minute.

Leicester City striker, Jarmie Vardy 85th equaliser ensured Mikel Arteta's boys unable to win their fifth consecutive wins in all competitions.

Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho started for Leicester City but were substituted in the second half.

Iheanacho was subbed off in.the 59th minutes while for Harvey Barnes while Wilfred Ndidi left for the Dennis Praet eight minutes to the end of the duration.