Dessers, Arokodare and Orban Score as Chelle’s Squad Choices Face Fresh Questions
Cyriel Dessers, Tolu Arokodare and Gift Orban were among the Nigerian players who scored in Europe over the weekend. Dessers netted his 10th goal of the season for Panathinaikos, while Arokodare scored for a fifth consecutive match for Ajax. Orban also reached 10 goals this campaign, renewing debate over their omissions from Eric Chelle’s latest Super Eagles squad. Ibrahim Olawoyin assisted in Rizespor’s win over Erzurumspor. Calvin Bassey received an award for making his 100th Premier League appearance, and he and Alex Iwobi helped Fulham earn a draw against Newcastle. Semi Ajayi was forced off with a knock during Hull City’s defeat to Arsenal; his injury status remains unclear. Dapo Afolayan scored a winner for Blackburn, while Ademola Lookman was an unused substitute in Atletico Madrid’s loss to Barcelona. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench for Lazio, and Taiwo Awoniyi featured in Coventry City’s defeat to Everton. The performances have put the depth of Nigeria’s attacking options back in the spotlight.
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