• Chrisantus, Uchebo also on target
In Turkey, forgotten Super Eagles left back Taye Taiwo fired his first goal of the season but was on the losing side as Bursarpor was beaten 2-1 at Sivaspor on Saturday. The former AC Milan left levelled scores in the 77th minute after the hosts, who were without John Utaka, had taken the 59th minute. The hosts would into the lead again three minutes later and that was how it stood. Taiwo, as usual, saw 90 minutes of action in the encounter as he continued his superb showing that has seen him cover every single blade grass this season for his new side. He has only seen a yellow thus far this season.
Also in Turkey, former Esperance skipper Michael Eneramo opened his season's account for fourth-placed Besiktas, netting the third goal in their 3-0 whitewash of Kayserispor on Saturday. Eneramo, who had been on the treatment table since he switched from Sivaspor in the summer, got to the end of through pass, tapping in with great relish in the added time of the encounter, to compound the woes of the hosts. Eneramo did not however start the game, replacing Portuguese strike partner Hugo Almeida in the 72nd minute. He has so far made two starts in his four outings for his new club this season.
In Belgium, towering striker Michael Uchebo has refused to look back in his new found goal scoring form as he was on song again for the third time in the last four weeks, scoring once in Cercle Brugge's 3-1 home win against Kortrijk on Saturday. Uchebo, who was on from start for the umpteenth time, shot his side two goals up in the 23rd minute after the visitors had scored an own goal to hand Cercle Brugge in the lead. Uchebo has now scored three league goals in 13 appearances for the erstwhile strugglers who have not shot to seventh place with this victory.
In Spain, former Golden Eaglets' striker Macauley Chrisantus was also on target for second division side Las Palmas who were beaten 2-1 at Hercules on Saturday. Chrisantus put his visiting side in the lead after 18 minutes before Hercules even scores 12 minutes later and opened a lead few minutes after the recess and that was how it ended. Chrisantus was on from start from finish in the game that he also upped his account to five goals. He has so far made eight appearances so far this season.
Earlier on Friday, ex-Flying Eagles' captain Ramon Azeez continued his impressive start for newly-promoted Almeria, seeing another 90 minute action in Almeria's 1-0 win at Osasuna. Azeez has now made four consecutive full time appearances for his side this season. Having made just two appearances and 31 outings for the senior team and reserves respectively last season, Ramon has upped his game this season, making eight senior appearances so far in the Spanish top flight.
Back in Belgium, young Nigerian striker Imoh Ezekiel failed to hit the target for table-topping Standard Liege for the second week running as table-topping Standard Liege ended their home tie against Club Brugges goalless on Sunday. The 20-year old star started the game, his 14th of the season, but was pulled out in the 65th minute. The former 36 Lion striker is still on six goals from 15 games and has been cautioned just twice so far this season. He fired in 16 goals in his first full season last term for the multiple Belgian champions.
In England, Super Eagles' midfielder John Obi Mikel continued his soldering on in Chelsea's colours this season with yet another substitute appearance as the Blues rallied to 2-2 draw against West Brom at the Bridge on Saturday. Mikel, who has fallen down the pecking order following a few arrivals this season, was introduced in the 73rd minute as the Blues trailed 2-1 and only needed the aid of the centre referee Lee Probert to salvage a point via a dubious penalty in the sixth minute of added time. That was Mikel's sixth outing so far this season and has a goal, his first since he arrived in 2006, to his credit.
On West Brom side was Victor Anichebe, who joined the fray in the 79th minute as he continued his search for his first Baggies' goal. Anichebe took Shane Long's place after the latter had put the visitors' in the lead in the 61st minute. He has so far made six appearances, including four starts for his new side.
Still in England, Super Eagles striker Shola Ameobi was again for the second week running, on from start for Newcastle disgraced Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 before their disappointed home fans on Sunday. Ameobi, who's yet to open his season's account, made way for the Dutch striker Vurnon Anita in the 60th minute. Ameobi has made five outings so far this season.
Out of favour Super Eagles' striker Osaze Odemwingie only saw 55 minutes of action for newly-promoted Cardiff City, who fell 2-0 at home in the hands of Aston Villa. 'Osaz' was on from start before he was pulled out for strike partner Frazier Campbell. The former West Brom striker has so made seven appearances and scored once.
Super Eagles' winger Victor Moses was in action for rampant Liverpool who bashed Fulham 4-0 on Saturday. Moses was introduced in the 76th minute for England striker Daniel Sturridge but could not register his name on the score sheet as the Reds had done all the scoring 20 minutes after he came on. Moses has only managed only a goal in seven appearances for second-placed side.
In Italy, Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi was on from start to finish for Lazio in their Sunday's 1-1 draw against hosts Parma. The former Golden Eaglet was making his ninth league appearance so far this season. He has also seen yellow twice.
Still on the game, on loan Parma midfielder, Joel Obi limped off injured after 23 minutes and was replaced by Chilean midfielder Andres Valdes. Obi, who joined Parma on loan t h i s summer from Inter Milan had just returned from injury that sidelined him for the better part of last season as well as early this season. He has only made three appearances and earned bench selections seven times so far this season.
In Russia, Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa was not again on the score sheet for CSKA Moscow, who continued their resurgence, hammering basement side Terek Grozny 4-1 at home on Sunday. Musa was only good enough from the bench as strike partner Seydou Doumbia fired in a brace in the emphatic win. Musa only managed to play for just disappointing two minutes. He has made 16 appearances so far for the defending champions and still yet to add to his five-goal account for nine games now.