Round Up: Chukwueze, Awoniyi On Target; Ndidi Start, Balogun Missing

BY: Abidoye Babatunde

    Nigeria forward Anthony Nwakaeme continued his impressive form for Trabzonspor who came from a goal down to beat Akhisarspor 2-1 in a Turkish Super Lig clash at the Medical Park Stadium, Trabzon. Nwakaeme however restore parity for his side five minutes later to the delight of the fans. Leon Balogun was not in the Brighton & Hove side that recorded an impressive 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Wilfred Ndidi put in a 90-minute shift as Leicester City claimed a 3-1 win against Fulham while international teammate Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute. In a huge game for Watford at the Etihad Stadium, Isaac Success starts for the visitors, his first Premier League start since December 29. Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench on Sunday evening to inspire Villarreal to a 2-0 victory over Levante, scoring a sensational goal in their Spanish topflight clash. Chukwueze came on for Gerard Moreno in the 69th minute of the game to seal his side’s fifth win of the season in additional time.   At the Stade Le Canonnier, Taiwo Awoniyi scored his seventh league goal in eight appearances for nine-man Royal Excel Mouscron who were held to a 1-1 draw at home to St.Truiden. Also in Switzerland, Stephen Odey played for 80 minutes before he was replaced for Lavdim Zumberi in FC Zurich’s 2-2 draw away at Thun. Sensational forward Victor Osimhen scored his 11th league goal of the season from the spot for ten-man Sporting Charleroi who came from a goal down to beat Royal Antwerp 2-1 in the Belgium Pro Division League. Osimhen level terms for Sporting Charleroi seven minutes after Amara Baby had open scoring the hosts, into the lead in the 24th minute. Massimo Bruno secured the win with 18th minutes left to play.