Find out how players of Nigerian descent fared for their respective clubs in Europe on Thursday.
In the Europa League semifinal first leg tie at the Estadio El Madrigal, Villarreal snatched a late 1-0 win against Liverpool. England U21 Jordon Ibe played for 45 minutes while Sheyi Ojo did not make the Reds squad.
Stabaek easily saw off the challenge from FK Sparta Sarpsborg in the Norwegian Cup, thrashing the opponents 7-1 with former Norway youth international Ohi Omoijuanfo notching a brace. He played the full game.
Onyekachi Ugwuadu was not involved in Sarpsborg 08’s 3-0 victory over Kvik Halden .
William Troost-Ekong’s FK Haugesund have qualified for the next round thanks to their 4-2 win against Varegg, with the Nigeria international playing the entirety of the game.
FKH youngsters Anthony Izuchukwu and Ibrahim Shuaibu both started and played for 90 minutes and the later restored parity for his team a minute before half-time after the opponents had taken the lead.
Across the border, out-of-favour Nigeria international John Owoeri opened his account for BK Hacken in the league in their 6-1 hammering of Gefle. He netted in the 85th minute, eight minutes after his introduction.
Dickson Etuhu was not involved a AIK Stockholm fell 2-1 away to Helsingborg .
In the Finnish Veikkausliiga, Kennedy Nwanganga played for 70 minutes for Inter Turku as they lost 2-1 to William Oluremi’s RoPS. The ex-Genk striker was on target in the 43rd minute.
Will John and Inter pair Philip Njoku and Faith Friday Obilor played the full 90 minutes.
KuPS’ poor start to the season continued after losing 3-2 to HIFK. Gbolahan Salami reduced the deficit in the 49th minute.
The former Warri Wolves star and defender Azubuike Egwuekwe played the entire 90 minutes, Aliyu Abubakar was an unused sub.
In the Russian Premier League, Aaron Samuel and Ahmed Musa both netted as CSKA Moscow beat Ural 3-0. The Super Eagles vice-captain was credited with an assist before he subbed out 11 minutes from time.
Finally, in Bulgaria, Super Eagles striker Tunde Adeniji is still searching for his first goal for Levski Sofia. He played the last 13 minutes of their 5-1 win against Cherno More Varna.