Europa League Wrap : Super Eagles Stars Efe Ambrose, Onazi, Echiejile, Imoh Ezekiel Feature

Published: September 17, 2015

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players that were involved in Europa League action on Thursday night.

At the Amsterdam Arena in Holland, Super Eagle Efe Ambrose faced Ajax for the third time in European competitions, coming off the bench in the 69th minute in Celtic’s 2 - 2 draw with their Dutch opponents.

England youth international Jordon Ibe went the full 90 in Liverpool’s 1 - 1 draw with Bordeaux. The 19 - year - old now has 255 minutes of game time under his belt in the Europa League.

Danish champions FC Midtjylland beat Legia Warsaw 1 - 0 at the MCH Arena. Dream Team VI striker Paul Onuachu hopped off the bench in the 81st minute. Rilwan Hassan did not feature due to injury.

Chigozie Udoji did not make Dinamo Minsk’s 18 - man squad for their trip to Czech Republic, where his team faced Viktoria Plzeåˆ. 2 - 0 it finished at the Doosan Arena in favour of Viktoria Plzeåˆ.

Nigeria international Eddy Onazi worked 90 minutes in midfield against last season’s finalist Dnipro. Michael Babatunde did not play for the Ukrainians.

Peter Olayinka was on parade for 70 minutes at the Elbasan Arena as Albanian SuperLiga table toppers Skënderbeu Korçë lost 1 - 0 to Besiktas.

Switzerland youth international Manuel Akanji still has to wait to play his first game for Basel in Europe. He did not make their 18 - man squad for the clash against Fiorentina. The Swiss team won 2 - 1 away from home.

Anderlecht held Monaco 1 - 1 in Group J. Elderson Echiejile was replaced in the 61st minute after picking up a yellow card in the first half while Stefano Okaka went the distance for the Belgian powerhouse. Imoh Ezekiel was an 88th minute sub.

At White Hart Lane, Spurs picked up their first three points in the group after beating Qarabag 3 - 1. England youth international Dele Alli was involved in the Londoners second goal.

The midfielder went the distance and was cautioned in the 87th minute while Josh Onomah was an unused substitute.

Ex Flying Eagles striker Kehinde Fatai subbed on in the 66th minute as Sparta Prague shared the spoils with Asteras Tripolis in Group K.