Super Eagles Roundup: Osimhen Fires Blank, James Igbekeme Shines Against Real Madrid As Victor Moses Debuts in Inter Win

Super Eagles Roundup: Osimhen Fires Blank, James Igbekeme Shines Against Real Madrid As Victor Moses Debuts in Inter Win

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Real Zaragoza attacker, James Igbekeme was in action for full duration in his team 4-0 loss to Real Madrid in Spanish Copa Dey Rey.

The Nigeria forward is one of the most consistent Nigeria midfielder in Europe due to the playing time handed him by the Zaragoza coach.

Raphael Varane's 6th minute opener off Toni Kroos assist give the former Uefa champions league winners a deserved lead.

Lukaz Vazguez double Real Madrid advantage in the 32nd minute off Toni Kroos assist. Vinicius Junior and Kareem Benzema added one goal each to see off and end Real Zaragoza hope of progressing.

In France, Victor Osimhen cameon in the 65th minute to get 25 minute action in Lille's 2-1 loss to Epinal in the France Cup.

Loic Remy in the 8th minute scored the lone goal for Lille but Jean-Phillipe Krasso's brace broke Lille supporters' heart as the match ended 2-1.

In Italy, Victor Moses made his first appearance for Inter Milan who defeated Fiorentina 2-1 in their Coppa Italia clash at the Stadio Guiseppe Meaza on Wednesday night.

Moses, who started the game on the bench, replaced Antonio Candreva 16 minutes from time.

Candreva and Nicolo Barella got the goals for Inter Milan, while Martin Caceres was on target for visitors in the game.

In Spain, Samuel Chukuweze grabbed an assist as Villarreal edged out Segunda Division club Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in a Copa de Rey clash.

Chukwueze, who replaced Javi Ontiveros in the 74th minute, provided the assist for Santi Carzola’s second goal of the game five minutes from time.

In the Scottish Premiership, Joe Aribo was in action as Glasgow Rangers recorded a 2-0 home win against Ross County at the Ibrox Park.

Aribo took the place of Jermain Defoe in the 62nd minute.

The 23-year-old has scored two goals and recorded six assists in 19 league appearances for Rangers this season.