Ahmed Musa Nets In Russia, Oboabona Loss In Turkey

Ahmed Musa Nets In Russia, Oboabona Loss In Turkey


Nigeria winger cum striker Ahmed Musa was on target in Russia Super League yesterday(Saturday) as his club CSKA Moscow 5-0 demolished of FC Ufa.
Ahmed Musa started the game from bench and was introduced two minutes after an hour for Ivorian striker Seydou Doumbia. Former Kano Pillars man netted his club 5th goal of the encounter on the 88th minute.
CSKA Moscow are second on the log with 28 points after round of 15games.

In Turkey, Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona was in action for the entire duration of the game as his club Rizespor felled 1-3 away at Isaac Promise's former employer Kasimpasa.

Two Nigerian were on parade in Gaziantepspor 0-1 defeat in the hands of visitor and league leader Galatasaray.

Deffender Gbenga Arokoyo and midfielder John Chibuike were both on from start of the game till end but they can't help their team from a late minute goal scored by Turkish international Yilmaz on the 89th minute.

Oboabona's Rizespor are 15th on the 18 team log with 10 points after round of 11games. Gaziantespspor were placed 10th on the table with 15points.

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