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Obafemi Martins' strike in the 38th minute was enough to give his team Shanghai Shenhua a 1-0 victory against Shanghai SIPG in the first leg of the Chinese cup.
Super Eagles assistant captain, Ogenyi Onazi made a return from injury to earn a starting spot in the first eleven of Trabzonspor as they defeated Osmanlispor which featured Nigerian duo of Aminu Umar and Raheem Lawal 4-3.
Former captain of the U-23 team, Okechukwu Godson Azubuike also made a quick return from a hamstring injury as his side, Yeni Malatyaspor lost 0-1 away to Alanyaspor. Azubuike who has been a shinning light for Malatyaspor was brought on in the 62nd minute.
And still in Turkey, Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Agu was absent for Bursaspor due to injury. While his Eagles teammate, William Troost-Ekong was on for 90 minutes as they grind out a 0-0 draw with Goztepe.
Olympic bronze medalist, Imoh Ezekiel had a rare start for Konyaspor in their 1-1 home draw against Antalyaspor.
In the Hungary OTP Liga, Ezekiel Henty was surprisingly absent as his team,Videoton maintain its grip on the top of the table with a 2-5 away win to Debrecen. This season, Henty has scored six league goals and eight in all games.
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And in Spain, Super Eagles fringe striker, Olanrewaju Kayode who is on loan from Manchester City to Girona was on the bench for the duration of the game against Real Sociedad that ended 1-1.
Meanwhile, former Super Eagles striker, Ikechukwu Uche scored his sixth goal for Gimnastic in their 2-1 away win to Numancia.
Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were in action for Leicester City in their 2-0 home loss to table toppers in the EPL.
Alex Iwobi couldn't add to his lone goal so far this season for Arsenal as he saw only six minutes of action in their 2-0 win over city rivals, Tottenham Hotspurs.
And in the Championship, Super Eagles defender, Olaoluwa Aina saw 90 minutes of action for Hull City in its 2-2 home draw against Ipswich Town.
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