Nigerian striker Akor Adams emerged the hero for Sevilla after netting a late winner in their 1-0 triumph over Rayo Vallecano in the La Liga on yesterday.
Adams, who came off the bench in the 69th minute for Isaac Romero, sealed victory with his first goal of the season three minutes from time. His compatriot, Chidera Ejuke, remained on the bench throughout the encounter. The result lifted Sevilla to eighth on the table with 10 points from seven matches.
In England, it was disappointment for Fulham’s Nigerian trio of Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze as they fell 3-1 away to Aston Villa. Bassey played the full game but was cautioned in the 55th minute, while Iwobi lasted 65 minutes before being withdrawn. Chukwueze was introduced late in the 80th minute. The Cottagers slipped to 11th place with eight points from six outings.
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Elsewhere, Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma was an unused substitute in Hoffenheim’s 1-1 draw at Freiburg, which pushed them to 10th in the German Bundesliga with seven points.
In France, the much-anticipated clash of compatriots between OGC Nice forward Terem Moffi and Paris FC winger Moses Simon ended 1-1. Both started but failed to score before Moffi was substituted in the 75th minute and Simon in stoppage time.
Meanwhile in Turkey, Ibrahim Olawoyin endured a difficult outing as Rizespor lost 2-1 at home to Kasimpasa. He was brought on in the 76th minute but was replaced just nine minutes later.