Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in international matches that took place on Monday, March 27.
England U21s hammered Denmark 4-0 in a friendly ahead of this summer’s European Championship. Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham played the last 14 minutes for the Young Lions as a second-half substitute.
At the Al Arabi Stadium, Doha, England U18s wrapped up their schedule with a 4-0 rout of Qatar, their third win in March.
Arsenal youngster Tolaji Bola was introduced in the 86th minute, Chelsea midfielder Tariq Uwakwe didn’t make Neil Dewsnip’s squad.
England U19s recovered from a one-goal deficit to beat Belarus 5-1 in a UEFA European U19 Championship at St. George’s Park. Fulham midfielder Tayo Edun put in a full shift for the Young Lions.
At Tissot Arena, Biel, Germany U20s lost 2-1 to Switzerland. Ohis Felix Uduokhai, Jordan Torunarigha and Emmanuel Iyoha started for the Germans but only the Hertha BSC defender went the distance.
Jordan father’s Ojokojo Torunarigha played for the Super Eagles before hanging up his boots.
Austria U19s won’t be playing in the Euro finals after losing 3-0 to the Czech Republic at City Stadium, Uherske Hradiste. Rapid Vienna talent Kelvin Arase logged 66 minutes before he was substituted.
Sunderland wonderkid Joel Asoro was not in the Swedish U21squad that beat Czech Republic 4-0. He was not selected against Serbia last Friday.
Joseph Mbong and Kyrian Nwoko started for Malta U21 in their narrow 2-1 loss to Belgium in a European U21 Championship qualifier. Nwoko got replaced in the 90th minute.