Nigeria Top 20 Euro stars (1)
Joel Obi - Inter Milan
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MTNFootball.com takes a special look at the performances of
Nigerian stars in Europe this past season.
Who is hot and who is even hotter...
20. Kalu Uche (Espanyol/Spain)
The older of the Uche brothers scored five goals on his second coming to Espanyol after he was forced to quit broke Swiss club Neuchatel Xamas, where he scored three goals. With his skills and power, he was always a torn in the flesh of opposing defenders.
19. Joel Obi (Inter Milan/Italy)
The enterprising midfielder forced his way into the heart of Inter Milan coach and was an integral part of the team from mid-season, He scored his first Serie A goal this season. He also featured in Champions League games for the Narazuris. However, an injury late on cut his season prematurely.
18. Odion Ighalo (Granada/Spain)
The former U20 captain rediscovered himself in the second round of the La Liga season where he had some actions and registered his name on scorers’ chart four times in the just concluded season. He had some assists and was placed above the more established Ike Uche at the club.
17. Kenneth Omeruo (ADO Den Haag/Netherlands)
The former Nigeria U20 defender who caught the eye of Chelsea FC has been a super performer for Ado Den Haag, where he is on loan. Apart from been a solid rock in defence where he had played as right back and central defender, he has scored twice for his side. He is highly rated in Holland where his team just escaped the drop to second division. .
16. Nosa Igiebor (Hapoel Tel Aviv/Israel)
The former Warri Wolves forward has been a big hit at his modest Israeli club, Hapoel Tel Aviv. He is a priceless and valuable player to the team and that informed why his club did everything to stop him from honouring the National call to play for 2012 London Olympics qualifiers despite all effort by the player and NFF to see that he was released. He won the 2012 Israel State Cup. He also featured and scored goals in the UEFA Europa League.
15. Omatsone Aluko (Glasgow Rangers/Scotland)
The Glasgow Rangers winger did well for his financially troubled team in the league this season to see them to finish behind Old Firm rivals Celtic. Aluko who joined the team from Aberdeen scored 12 goals in the just concluded Scottish Premier League season with a hat-trick in the last game of the season in 4-0 away win at St.Johnstone. His performance didn’t go unnoticed as he has been earned an Eagles recall.
14. Joseph Yobo (Fenerbache/Turkey)
Eagles captain was a regular in the defence of Fenerbahce this past season. He even scored some goals and has made it o UEFA Champions League as his team finished second on the table. He also won the Turkish Cup even though he ended the campaign on the treatment table.
13. Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow/Russia)
The Nigeria flying winger has been a revelation playing for all the three national team at a time with great passion. The CSKA Moscow winger though has only managed only a goal after a flying start at the Russian army team, but his contributions to Eagles and the teams’ success so far can’t be overlooked. He was a star performer U20 team at World Cup in Colombia. He shone like a million stars in UEFA Champions League Round of 16 games against Real Madrid and his idol Critiano Ronaldo.
12. Ekigho Ehiosun (Samsunspor/Turkey)
The on-loan Warri Wolves striker was one of the best strikers in his team as he managed nine goals in the league and now he is been courted by top teams in Turkey including Trabzonspor.
11. Isaac Promise (Manisaspor/Turkey)
The former U20 and U23 skipper was a star performer for his Turkish Super Ligi team Manisaspor, where he netted 11 goals. Despite his team’s relegation, his goals were enough for him to earn a contract with another Turkish team, Antalyaspor soon after.
Concluding part of this special MTNFootball.com review will be published on Friday.
Who is hot and who is even hotter...
20. Kalu Uche (Espanyol/Spain)
The older of the Uche brothers scored five goals on his second coming to Espanyol after he was forced to quit broke Swiss club Neuchatel Xamas, where he scored three goals. With his skills and power, he was always a torn in the flesh of opposing defenders.
19. Joel Obi (Inter Milan/Italy)
The enterprising midfielder forced his way into the heart of Inter Milan coach and was an integral part of the team from mid-season, He scored his first Serie A goal this season. He also featured in Champions League games for the Narazuris. However, an injury late on cut his season prematurely.
18. Odion Ighalo (Granada/Spain)
The former U20 captain rediscovered himself in the second round of the La Liga season where he had some actions and registered his name on scorers’ chart four times in the just concluded season. He had some assists and was placed above the more established Ike Uche at the club.
17. Kenneth Omeruo (ADO Den Haag/Netherlands)
The former Nigeria U20 defender who caught the eye of Chelsea FC has been a super performer for Ado Den Haag, where he is on loan. Apart from been a solid rock in defence where he had played as right back and central defender, he has scored twice for his side. He is highly rated in Holland where his team just escaped the drop to second division. .
16. Nosa Igiebor (Hapoel Tel Aviv/Israel)
The former Warri Wolves forward has been a big hit at his modest Israeli club, Hapoel Tel Aviv. He is a priceless and valuable player to the team and that informed why his club did everything to stop him from honouring the National call to play for 2012 London Olympics qualifiers despite all effort by the player and NFF to see that he was released. He won the 2012 Israel State Cup. He also featured and scored goals in the UEFA Europa League.
15. Omatsone Aluko (Glasgow Rangers/Scotland)
The Glasgow Rangers winger did well for his financially troubled team in the league this season to see them to finish behind Old Firm rivals Celtic. Aluko who joined the team from Aberdeen scored 12 goals in the just concluded Scottish Premier League season with a hat-trick in the last game of the season in 4-0 away win at St.Johnstone. His performance didn’t go unnoticed as he has been earned an Eagles recall.
14. Joseph Yobo (Fenerbache/Turkey)
Eagles captain was a regular in the defence of Fenerbahce this past season. He even scored some goals and has made it o UEFA Champions League as his team finished second on the table. He also won the Turkish Cup even though he ended the campaign on the treatment table.
13. Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow/Russia)
The Nigeria flying winger has been a revelation playing for all the three national team at a time with great passion. The CSKA Moscow winger though has only managed only a goal after a flying start at the Russian army team, but his contributions to Eagles and the teams’ success so far can’t be overlooked. He was a star performer U20 team at World Cup in Colombia. He shone like a million stars in UEFA Champions League Round of 16 games against Real Madrid and his idol Critiano Ronaldo.
12. Ekigho Ehiosun (Samsunspor/Turkey)
The on-loan Warri Wolves striker was one of the best strikers in his team as he managed nine goals in the league and now he is been courted by top teams in Turkey including Trabzonspor.
11. Isaac Promise (Manisaspor/Turkey)
The former U20 and U23 skipper was a star performer for his Turkish Super Ligi team Manisaspor, where he netted 11 goals. Despite his team’s relegation, his goals were enough for him to earn a contract with another Turkish team, Antalyaspor soon after.
Concluding part of this special MTNFootball.com review will be published on Friday.
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