On loan Watford defensive midfielder Uche Agbo had a game to remember for his loan side Granada in their 1-0 win over Las Palmas in a Monday night fixture in the La-Liga.

Agbo combined brilliantly with the rest of his midfield partners in the 3-4-3 formation employed by coach Lucas Alcaraz. He also functioned effectively as an alternate defender when they were under pressure.

The Nigerian dominated Ghanian star Kevin Prince Boateng in most of their duels in the midfield, and drew a foul from the former AC Milan man in the 61st minute.

However Agbo was shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour after angrily kicking the ball away following a foul called against him in the 52nd minute.

On loan Manchester United forward Andreas Pereira got the only goal of the game that settled the tie in the favour of Granada to ease their relegation worries.

On loan Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali was on from start to finish for his loan side MVV Maastricht as they picked up their first win in 2017, with a 3-0 win away at Oss.

Nwakali who is one of the influential players in the promotion chasing team played in his preferred central midfield role and dictated the pace of the game for his team.

However what would have been a faultless display was soiled in the 82nd minute when the 18 year old was booked, which happens to be the first time he is picking up a booking in his professional career.

So far he has picked up two man of the match award, and also has twice been voted into the second division team of the week, as he continue to progress as expected by Arsenal.

He is on a season long loan from Arsenal and base on his performances he could be set for a summer return to the team, where he could play some part in their pre season tour.

The coach of the national team of Belgium Roberto Martinez has praised Chelsea manager Antonio Conte for bringing out the potentials in Victor Moses.

Martinez handled Moses during his time at Wigan Athletic, and admitted that while the Nigerian has always has some special attributes, it is Conte who has succeeded in moulding him into a world class player.

Martinez said: “That’s down to Antonio Conte. He’s found what system could suit Victor Moses, a player who I’ve seen play a lot.

“When he runs with the ball, his technical his ability is world class.

“When he gets into the final third his decision-making is not as clean as other players but I think he’s suiting this system.

“Victor Moses has got the stamina to do the job which is very difficuilt to find in a quality player.

“When Victor Moses moved to Chelsea he could grow into the player he’s showing now.

“It’s been a long journey – four or five years – but now it’s coming.”

Highly rated 1860 Munich 19 year old German-Nigerian defender Ohis Felix Uduokhai says his dream is to play for the senior national team of Germany.

Rumoured to be one of the players coach of the Nigeria senior national team Gernot Rohr is eyeing for a call up to the Nigeria team in the future, Uduokhai has revealed his intentions to progress through the youth ranks with Germany.

Already he has represented Germany at U19 and 20 levels and according to the centre back, he is focused on playing for the senior team in the future.

He made this known during an interview with Deutscher fussball-Bund picked up by Owngoalnigeria.com online editor.

DFB.de: The sporting success of the main character seems to be something that you and your team share. How are you feeling about how you have started the new year?

Uduokhair: We are of course very pleased to have started off with a win against Fürth. You never know how quickly you will get going after a time away and the result was positive for us.

DFB.de: New head coach Victor Pereira has installed a three-man defensive system. How are you adapting to the new setup?

Uduokhair: Even though we occasionally played with three or five at the back before the winter break, a new coach obviously brings new ideas. The first game of that is never easy and we worked very hard for it, and hopefully we will improve the smaller details as we continue.
DFB.de: So far you have played for both the U19 and U20 national teams. Do you see yourself featuring for the senior team?

Uduokhair: I am delighted with every call-up to the youth sides. It is a real honour for me. Every kid dreams of one day playing for the national team and it is an ambition I share.

DFB.de: Why do you wear the shirt number 17?

Uduokhair: I was looking for a number and it was free! Jerome Boateng wearing 17 had no bearing on my picking it. Despite that, I of course want to follow in the footsteps of the best defenders in the world and Boateng is excellent at opening up the play from deep, as is Ramos and before them Puyol. With them I see how much I can still learn.

DFB.de: Now, onto the DFB Cup. This competition must have quite the special significance for you?

Uduokhair: The game against Würzburg Kickers was my first in the starting eleven, which brought a lot of emotions together. The anticipation before the game, the game itself, the shootout, scoring my own kick and the team winning – I have nothing but positive memories of the DFB Cup.

Belgium Europa League campaigners Gent have added two Nigerians to their squad ahead of their Europa League knock out tie against Tottenham Hotspur.

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong and forward Samuel Kalu have been officially added to their updated Europa League squad submitted to UEFA.

Ekong rejoined the team after an 18 months loan spell with Norwegian side FK Haugesund, where he rose to the rank of captain of the team, and also cemented his spot in the Nigeria national team during his time at the club.

Since returning to Gent, he has only played in one game, missing the two other games they have played in the year 2017, but the clash against Spurs will hold special significance for the 23 year old.

He started his career at Spurs as a youngster alongside the club’s feared striker Harry Kane, who he could be up against if he gets to play in the tie on the 16th of February.

Kalu joined the team during the winter transfer window from Slovakian side AS Trencin, and despite earning high praises for his performances in his first two games he was missing yesterday when they drew 1-1 against Zulte-Waregem.

Former Super Eagles goalkepper and captain Vincent Enyeama is a huge doubt for French side Lille ahead of their clash against PSG.

Lille will take on the league champions tomorrow but might have to do so without their first choice goalkepper Vincent Enyeama, who is currently battling to be fit for the crunch tie.

Enyeama suffered a stretch on his knee ligament, and has missed their last two games ahead of their tie against PSG. His participation in the game is in doubt according to coach Patrick Collot.

” He (Enyeama) has to do a test tonight”, Collot said on Monday during the pre match conference.

If Enyeama fails to pass the fitness test, 21 year old french stopper Mike Maignan will once again step in for him like he has done in the previous games in Enyeama’s absence.

However this time around he will be up against the team where he started his career as a youngster before moving to Lille.

Wilfred Ndidi has once again won the BBC man of the match award for his performances in Leicester City 0-3 loss to Manchester United in yesterday’s English Premier League clash.

Ndidi first won the award when he made his Leicester City debut in the 2-1 win over Everton in the FA Cup, and this time around despite his team poor performance he was once again honoured with the award.

BBC Matt Elliot gave him the Man of the Match award ahead of the likes of Manchester United trio of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Zlantan Ibrahimovic and Juan Mata.

Elliot credited the Nigerian for never giving up, and playing like his team have all to play for even when they were 3 goals down.

He also lauded Ndidi for coming up top in the midfield where he was up against the world most expensive signing Paul Pogba, who even picked up a booking for a foul on the 19 year old.

Ndidi who was also voted the Leicester City Man of the Match by Stuart Birtwistle dedicated the award as support for World Cancer Day.