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Nigeria Team of the Week: Nwakaeme, Onuachu & Osimhen lead the line

The best players over the weekend are rewarded for their outstanding play. Sports247.ng picks the best 11 in a 3-4-3 formation.

 

And in number one, it’s Elche’s Francis Uzoho who earns the number one shirt following his lights-out performance against Rayo Majadahonda.

 

Across the back three, Kenneth Omeruo takes his place following a brilliant show in Leganes’ 0-0 draw at Celta Vigo.

 

It was a wonderful weekend for Efe Ambrose as he helped Hibernian defeat Celtic, his former club.

Stephen Eze rounds of the defence for his part in Lokomotiv Plovdiv’s 4-0 victory against Pofc Botev Vratsa.

At the right and left hand side of the wingbacks are Rilwan Hassan and Jamilu Collins respectively.

The midfield line sees Ogenyi Onazi getting the nod after providing an assist in the 2-2 draw at Besiktas. Lugo’s Ramon Azeez held his own against Almeria, earning him the final midfield space.

Upfront, there are a couple of familiar names to go alongside Anthony Nwakaeme, who struck for Trabzonspor at Besiktas.

Young striker Victor Osimhen showed quality with a sublime goal for Sporting Charleroi who won 2-0 at home to Club Brugge.

Ebere Onuachu accounted for a goal and an assist in Midtjylland’s 3-1 win against Horsens.