TheCable

The team of the week is such an interesting one with Leon Balogun, Joe Aribo, William Troost-Ekong, and Joel Obi getting on the list.

It is set up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Maduka Okoye behind the sticks.

Below is TheCable’s team of the week:

Maduka Okoye – Sparta Rotterdam

Okoye who joined Sparta Rotterdam from Fortuna Dusseldorf made his unofficial debut against Top Oss. He was impressive in the match, keeping a clean sheet.

Joshua Akpudje – BFC Daugavpils

With Jelgava mounting lots of pressure, Joshua Akpudje, a former MFM FC star, stood his ground at the heart of the defence winning ground and aerial duels.

Leon Balogun – Rangers

Leon Balogun was very effective in a very competitive debut for Rangers at Aberdeen. He was solid at the defence.

William Troost-Ekong – Udinese

William Troost-Ekong was impressive against Sassuolo. He was among the back four that kept a clean sheet for Udinese in the 1-0 win against Sassuolo.

Ola Aina – Torino

Ola Aina made his impact felt when introduced during the 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Joel Obi – Chievo Verona

A disciplined performance in the office by the former Inter Milan star for Chievo Verona against Pescara.

Joe Aribo – Rangers

Another Rangers player in the line up is Joe Aribo who carried the away side on his shoulders.

Samuel Nnamani – Eskilstuna United

Samuel Nnamani got a goal for Eskilstuna United in their game against Oster.

Toluwalase Arokodare – Valmeira

Unknown Toluwalase Arokodare who models his game around Didier Drogba was menacing and grabbed a double at Rigas.

Cyriel Dessers – Genk

If pre-season games are anything to go by, then Genk fans should expect goals from Cyriel Dessers next season. He was on target in the win over Lens.

Stephen Odey – Genk

Completing the list is Stephen Odey who struck against Lens.