Europa League: Moses set to make second appearance for Fenerbahce, Iwobi and Onyekuru in search of goals
Victor Moses of Fenerbahce (left), Alex Iwobi of Arsenal (up) and Henry Onyekuru of Galatasaray (down) - Getty |
Nigerian winger Victor Moses looks ready to make his second Europa League start for Turkish club Fenerbahce on Thursday as they play against Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg in their second leg
round of 32 match in Russia.
Fenerbahce defeated Zenit St. Petersburg 1 - 0 in their first leg UEFA Europa League clash. The Nigerian was helpful as he made an assist.
Moses made his Europa League debut while at Chelsea in 2013 against AC Milan. If he features tomorrow for Fenerbahce it will be his 10th appearance in the tournament.
With eight appearances for Chelsea and one for Fenerbahce, Moses has netted four times and had one assist so far.
Nigerian young star Alex Iwobi could make his sixth appearance for English club Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium as they do battle with BATE Borisov in the second leg of the Europa League round of 32 match.
The Gunners fell in Belarus by 1 goal to nil and Iwobi hasn't scored in the tournament this season.
Henry Onyekuru is yet to score a goal after seven matches for Turkish club Galatasaray.
The Nigerian aims to end the goal drought in Portugal as they lock horns against Benfica in the second leg of the Europa League round of 32 match on Thursday.
In the first encounter in Turkey, Galatasaray lost 1 - 2 to Benfica.
Onyekuru has netted 9 times for Galatasaray after 26 appearances in all competitions.
The Europa League round of 16 draw will take place at the House of European Union in Nyon, Switzerland on February 22.
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