Europa League Wrap : Paul Onuachu, Kehinde Fatai And Onazi On Target; Imoh Ezekiel And Efe Ambrose Go The Distance

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

Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose featured in his 8th Europa League game, going the distance as Celtic were held to a 2 - 2 draw by Turkish side Fenerbahce at Celtic Park.

Last year’s finalist Dnipro beat Norwegian Premier League pacesetters Rosenborg 1 - 0 at Lerkendal Stadion (Trondheim) . New signing Michael Babatunde did not make the Ukrainian team’s 18 - man squad.

Albanian powerhouse Skënderbeu Korçë lost 2 - 0 to Lokomotiv Moscow in Group H. Peter Olayinka was replaced three minutes from time by manager Mirel Josa.

Switzerland U21 international Manuel Akanji remained on the bench throughout the duration of Basel’s 2 - 0 victory over Lech PoznaÅ�.  The defender has managed only one minute of game time all through the season in all competitions.

Italy international Stefano Okaka and Imoh Ezekiel led the frontline from start to finish as Anderlecht were surprisingly beaten 1 - 0 by Qarabag.

At the Stade Louis II. (Monaco), Elderson Echiejile watched the game from the stands, literally, having failed to make the Principality side’s 18 - man squad for the game with Tottenham Hotspur, which ended one goal apiece.

New England invitee Dele Alli slotted in at midfield for the Londoners. Teammate Josh Onomah was not considered in the 18 - man squad.

Ex Flying Eagles forward Kehinde Fatai opened scoring for Sparta Prague after 24 minutes in their 2 - 0 home win over APOEL. He  was subbed off in the 86th  minute.

England U21 international Jordon Ibe is still searching for his first official goal in Liverpool colours. The creator fired blanks in the Reds 1 - 1 draw with Sion despite playing the full game.

Midtjylland caused a sensation, beating Club Brugge 3 - 1 at Jan Breydelstadion . Dream Team VI striker Paul Onuachu netted his first - ever goal in Europe in the 67th minute after coming on as a substitute nine minutes out of intermission.

The exciting winger Rilwan Hassan is still out injured, so did not feature for the Danish champions.

At the Borisov Arena (Borisov), Chigozie Udoji and Dinano Minsk suffered a 1 - 0 defeat at the hands of Rapid Vienna. The attacking midfielder displayed his wares for 90 minutes.

Eddy Onazi assisted Lazio pick up their first three points in Group G. It finished 3- 2 at the  Stadio Olimpico, with the Nigeria international scoring in the 22nd minute.