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Europe Round-up: Ikeme, Iorfa and Simon features, Akpoguma missing in action

By: Obiweluozo MartinsIt was another scintillating night of football in Europe as various clubs were in action to boost their chances of finishing in a good position in the league with eye catching performances and quality display. It was a night where Nigerian players abroad were in action for their respective clubs giving a good account of themselves. We capture these Nigerians who featured for their clubs as well as the missing ones. SoccerNet Nigeria reviews Nigerian players abroad who were in action for their respective clubs in Europe on Friday Night.IN ENGLAND
Nigeria and Wolves goaltender Carl Ikeme lasted the entire 90 minutes for Wolverampton Wanderers the same as teammate defender Dominic Iorfa who was in action for the entire duration of the game as Wolverampton Wanderers lost 2-1 away to host Middlesbrough.IN ITALY
Umar Sadiq was not listed in AS Roma match day squad as AS Roma defeated Fiorentina 4-1 courtesy of a man of the match brace from Mohamed Salah in the 26th and 58th minute and a goal each from Stephan El Sharaawy (22nd minute) and Diego Perotti (in the 38th minute)of the game.IN GERMANY
Anglo-Nigerian (German-born) defender Kevin Ufuoma Akpoguma was missing in action for his club side Fortuna Düsseldorf as they lost 0-1 at home to visiting side Karlsruher SC.IN FRANCE
Super Eagles invitee Elderson Echiejile lasted the distance for AS Monaco as they drew 2-2 with host Caen FC in Ligue 1.IN HOLLAND
Chinedu Ede was in action for 67th minute as his FC Twente side lost 2-1 away to host ADO Den Haag. He was replaced by Thomas Agyepong in the 67th minute of the game.IN BELGIUM
Gent forward Moses Simon came on in the 78th minute of the game for Thomas Matton as they were held to a 1-1 draw by visiting Oud-Heverlee.
IN DENMARK
Izunna Uzochukwu came on in the 78th minute for Rasmus Festersen as his side OB Odense claimed a vital 0-1 away win at host AaB.IN TURKEY
Sivasspor forward Michael Eneramo was missing from the match day squad as they Sivasspor lost 1-0 to host Mersin FC.[post_ad]

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