It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Nigerian footballers plying their trade in Europe. While some had the best, it was sour grapes for others like Joel Obi who saw red as his Inter side lost 0-3 at the San Siro.

Troubled Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama continued with his bench warming ways, playing second fiddle to Mickael Landreau while Ahmed Musa disappointed as he missed from the spot as VVV Venlo lost at home.

The two biggest Nigerian stars, Taye Taiwo and John Mikel Obi did not start as their clubs engaged in tough games.

England
Yakubu Aiyegbeni endured the 4-0 thrashing of his Blackburn Rovers side at Ewood Park as uber rich Manchester City had a fun outing. Aiyegbeni is yet to score, since his two goal heroics against Arsenal in his first game for the club.

Osaze Odemwingie was on for all 90 minutes at the Stadium of Light for West Bromwich Albion in their 2-2 draw with Sunderland.

Victor Moses was on the losing side as Aston Villa edged Wigan Athletic 2-0 at Villa Park with Nigerian-born Gabriel Agbonlahor putting up a five-star performance and getting the opening goal of the game.

Shola Ameobi was unused as a substitute as Newcastle United won a tight game 2-1 against Wolves at the Molineaux.

John Mikel Obi as a 57th minute substitute for Ramires in the Blues’ 5-1 romp at Bolton.

Fulham manager, Martin Jol brought in Dickson Etuhu for the final eight minutes as the Cottagers smashed Queens Park Rangers 6-0 at Craven Cottage.

Germany
Anthony Ujah was an unused substitute for Mainz in their thrilling 3-3 at Nurnberg. Ujah has made two appearances for Mainz this term but is yet to score his first goal for the club.

Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke was on for all 90 minutes for 1899 Hoffeinheim at the Rhein Necker Arena, holding undefeated Bayern Munich to a creditable 0-0 draw. Obasi is yet to score this season.

Turkey
Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo was on for all 90 minutes for Fernabahce who came out 4-2 winners over Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyespor at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadyumu on Saturday.

Super Eagles attacker, Michael Eneramo slammed home a 79th minute effort to rescue a point for Sivasspor in their 2-2 draw with Antalyaspor AS.

Ekigho Ehiosun was on for all 90 minutes as Samsunspor lost 1-2 at home to Manisaspor.
Spain
Odion Ighalo and Ikechukwu Uche were both on the bench for newly-promoted Granada who were beaten 1-0 by Valencia at the Mestalla.

Italy
Internazionale’s Joel Obi had a bad evening as he was sent off for a second bookable offence for a foul on Christian Maggio in the 0-3 loss to Napoli at the Stadio Guiseppe Meazza.

Ofere Edward was an unused substitute for Lecce in their 0-2 home loss to Cagliari.

Obiora Nwankwo was unlisted in the club’s 3-1 victory over Genoa at the Stadio Ennio Tardini.
AC Parma Coach, Franco Colomba did not list Under23 international, Obiora has yet to make an appearance for the Crociati this term.

Taye Taiwo was not listed in his club’s game with Juventus at the Juventus Arena.

France
Vincent Enyeama’s troubled start to life in the French Ligue 1 continued as he was left on the bench as Lille defeated Stade Rennaise 2-0.

Onyekachi Apam was not listed by the Rennes coach, Frederic Antonetti as his side succumbed to their second defeat of the season.

John Utaka played all 90 minutes for Montpellier in their 2-2 draw at Bordeaux. Utaka proved a handful for the Bordeaux back line. In the 25th minute, Marc Planus received a straight red card for a rough tackle on Utaka.

Holland
Ahmed Musa missed a 90th minute penalty as VVV Venlo were routed 1-3 at home by AZ Alkmaar.
Venlo’s other Nigerians, Michael Uchebo and Uche Nwofor were also involved in the game with the latter coming on as a second half substitute.

Rabiu Ibrahim was an unused substitute for PSV in their 2-0 victory at NEC.

Belgium
Joseph Akpala followed up his Europa League exploits as he netted his second goal within a week as his 71st minute strike earned Club Brugge a point in their 1-1 draw at Beerschot.

Moses Adams was not listed for KVC Westerlo who took on Zulte Waregem at the Het Kuipje on Saturday.

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they r all bunch of shet! 

Nothing good about them

that could best be described as an uneventful week.

Yakubu (The Fraud) has been exposed

I said it b4 that Yakubu cannot score more than what he did in his first game. Thats his style of playing. He will try to impress but cannot go further. Let Sia 1 just forget him

I thought they said Yakubu was back from the dead cos he scored against a crappy Arsenal defence    ; now breeze don blow  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . we know the rest.

I wont be crucified if i term the Super Eagles now, the arsenal fc of African football because its obvious that the upcoming teams/countries have completely overtaken them. Look at the clubs being mentioned and still the players can't command starting eleven shirts. Take a look at Senegalese players in their respective clubs. Look at the Ghananian youngsters everywhere. i don't want to mention Ivory Coast because they are like Barcelona of African football. For many still basking in past glories and thinking that it will give the Eagles any success, they should better ask arsenal fans. Lets pray and hope that the young, energetic, dedicated and highly mobile Guineans will not cause many to have a high blood pressure come saturday. For me, i have better matches to watch that day, anyway

Back in those days, reports like this were meant for the stragglers/back-up players in super eagles. The super eagles 1st team players were always active (scoring goals) for top teams in Europe! Perilous times lies ahead for the national team!

Is there anything wrong with Obafemi martains and Chidi Odia, cos I never had anything abt the Duo.

rubbish pple, good 4 nothing

Who knows,maybe they are keeping fit for NIGERIA-GUINEA game.just maybe!

Yakubu still better-off any other striker in Super Eagle today

JudgeDredd:

Back in those days, reports like this were meant for the stragglers/back-up players in super eagles. The super eagles 1st team players were always active (scoring goals) for top teams in Europe! Perilous times lies ahead for the national team!

Just what was on my mind

Back in which days and wat was their acheivement with naija just 1nation cup