Twelve Nigerian players will be in action across Europe on Thursday (today) as their clubs contest the playoff round of the Europa League and Conference League, with a place in the league phase at stake in every tie, PETER AKINBO writes
Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor)
Onuachu will spearhead Trabzonspor’s attack when they host Ferencvaros in the first leg of their playoff tie at Papara Park on Thursday. The striker, who finished as the Super Lig’s joint-top scorer last season with 22 goals, is expected to lead the line even as head coach Fatih Tekke has admitted his side face a tougher opponent than their bracket position suggests.
Onuachu will therefore be central to any attempt by the hosts to build an advantage before the return leg in Budapest on August 27.
Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş)
