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Omeruo named in Spanish team of the week

Super Eagles centre defender Kenneth Omeruo has been included in Whoscored.com’s Spanish La Liga team of the week after his impressive display in CD Leganes’ goalless draw against Celta de Vigo on Saturday.

The Nigeria international partnered former Alex Iwobi Arsenal teammate Gabriel Paulista in the heart of the defense in a 4-4-2 formation.

The 25-year-old was voted the man of the match in last weekend’s draw with Celta Vigo after recorded up a game-high of ten clearances, one interception, one tackle, 90.7 percent passing accuracy and won four aerial duels in the course of the game.

The former Standard Liege’s form is one of the reasons Leganes are one of the revelations of the season in Spain.

His form will delight Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr ahead of this summer’s African Cup of Nations in Egypt.