Nigerian players in Europe: Simon, Balogun Benched, Ekong, Omeruo Subbed, Jamilu in Action, Moses Not Listed

Nigerian Players Abroad: Simon, Balogun, Omeruo Benched, Ekong Subbed, Jamilu in Action, Moses Not Listed By Niyi Busari Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon was an unused substitute in his CD Levante away win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Moses who watched the proceedings from the bench expressed satisfaction for his team week 9 win over Spanish giants, Real Madrid. The win saw CD Levante climbed to 7th position on the log with 13 points from 9 games. Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo made Leganese starting XI in his team 1-1 draw with Valencia at Estadio Mestalla. He was substituted in the 70th mins for Raul Garcia in his second appearance for the Spanish team. Victor Moses was not listed in Chelsea FC 2-2 home draw with Manchester United. Moses who was an integral part of the London team under the former Italian coach, Conte has not enjoyed same playing time under Maurizio Sarri. Chelsea FC needed a dying minute equaliser from England midfielder Ross Barkley to maintain their unbeaten run in all competitions in the 2018/19 season. In Italy, Super Eagles defender, William Troost Ekong was a starter in Udinese 0-3 home loss to Napoli at the Dacia Arena. Ekong was substituted by coach Julio Velazquez in the 35th minute due to his shaky performance from the beginning of the game. Fabian Ruiz, Dries Mertens and Marko Rog scored a goal each to give the away team a comfortable win. [caption id="attachment_5759" align="alignnone" width="300"] William Troost Ekong[/caption] Leon Balogun was an unused substitute as his team, Brighton and Have Albion defeated Newcastle United 1-0 at home with a lone goal. Beram Kayal scored the lone goal in the 29th minute for the Chris Hughton led team. The win was enough to put the away team in 12th position with 11 points from 9 matches. Jamilu Collins was on for full 90 minutes in his team, FC Paderborn 0-0 draw with third place Union Berlin in their week 10 German Division 2 league on Sunday afternoon. The Steffen Baumgart led team placed 5th on the log with 15 points from 10 matches.[caption id="attachment_5758" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jamilu Collins[/caption]