By Johnny Edward:
Nigerian striker, Stephen Odey scored his eighth Swiss league goal of the season in FC Zurich 3-2 away loss to St. Gallen at the Kybunpark on Sunday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
The former MFM striker also bagged an assist in the encounter. Odey has made 12 Swiss League games appearances this term.
FC Zurich are in the fourth position on the log with 17 points in 12 games. Odey will hope to maintain a top form through the season and help his side vie for the title.
In the Swedish second division, Chisom Egbuchulam scored twice for Falkenbergs FF who defeated IFK Vaernamo 3-0.
The brace took Egbuchulam’s tally to 13 league goals in 23 games.
Francis Uzoho made his second start in the La Liga Segunda for Elche who edged Real Zaragoza 2-0.
The Nigerian international made a crucial save in the 87th minute of the game to secure Elche a third win of the season.
In the French Ligue 1, Samuel Kalu played all 90 minutes for Bordeaux who lost 1-0 to Nice at home.
The pair of Umar Sadiq and Ovie Ejiara both started in Rangers 1-0 loss away to Aberdeen. The Nigerian born stars were both cautioned in the defeat.
William Troost Ekong played all 90 minutes for Udinese who forced Genoa to 2-2 draw in a Serie A Clash on Sunday.
The game was his ninth of the season.