NIGERIAN PLAYERS ROUND-UP

The final rounds of games will be played in England, Italy, Germany, and France with Nigerian players at the centre of it all writes TUNDE LIADI.

In England, Semi Ajayi’s West Brom will bid the ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE bye  after their away game with Leeds United tomorrow at Elland Road.

The Super Eagles midfielder saw action in the Baggies’ Wednesday’s home loss to West Ham United. They could finish the season with a flourish with a win against the Whites.

At Craven Cottage Stadium, Fulham will trade tackles with Newcastle United to seal the three points at stake after the close shave draw Manchester United on Tuesday night. Ola Aina and Josh Maja were unused substitutes at the Old Trafford and it is not yet ascertained if Scott Parker will give them a look-in against the Magpies.

‘Senior man’ Kelechi Iheanacho continued his scoring spree with his 12th  league goal from 24 games on Tuesday for Leicester City against Chelsea but it didn’t prevent a 2-1 loss. Wilfried Ndidi was available too for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

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With the race for the remaining two slots in the Champions League far from over, the Foxes will host Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium tomorrow with the three points the only option for them to sneak back to the top four.

Yet Everton manager, Carlo Ancelotti has reduced Alex Iwobi to bench warmer in the last sets of games. Can the Nigerian have a chance to prove himself in the final game at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City?

In the ITALIAN SERIE A, the race for the remaining three slots to the Champions League is yet to be determined with four clubs in contention.

Victor Osimhen’s SS Napoli is one of the teams and the Partenopei will return to the flagship clubs competition next season with a home win against Verona today. Osimhen will be relied upon for goals having scored 10 goals from 23 games.