UCL: Sanusi powers Porto to victory, terrific night for Bassey as Onyedika shines in Bruges
Zaidu Sanusi: Super sub, Zaidu Sanusi propelled FC Porto to their first 2022/23 UEFA Champions League win on Tuesday night, reports Nigeriasocernet.com.
The Super Eagles left back who started the game on the bench was introduced into the game in the 2nd half with the scores at 0-0 and with just six minutes into the game, he sparked life into the crowd at the Estadio Do Dragao with the first goal of the night.
The game ended 2-0 for Porto against Bayer Leverkusen with another substitute Galeno scoring the 2nd for the host four minutes from time.
Raphael Onyedika: The midfield maestro was arguably one of the best player on the night as Club Brugge continued their perfect start to the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage campaign.
Against a strong Atletico Madrid side led by Antonio Griezmann and Alvaro Morata up front, Onyedika put in a lot of shift in the middle of the park, cutting supplies to Atletico Madrid forwards while caging their midfield from performing their enterprise.
With the 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid, Club Brugge become the first Belgian side to win their first 3 matches in the UEFA Champions League and a win in their last three group games will guarantee them a spot in the round 16.
Calvin Bassey: A night to hurriedly forget it was for Ajax as they were battered at home by Victor Osimhen's SSC Napoli 6-1.
A day off it was for the Super Eagles defender and the entire Ajax midfield and back line as they were suppressed and overpowered by SSC Napoli at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Victor Osimhen still missing though as the date of his return from injury still uncertain.
The UEFA Champions League continues tonight with a couple of Nigerians and those eligible to represent the country expected in action.
By Oluwayemi Omolagba
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