Nigeria defender Kingsley Ehizibue was in action as Cologne forced Fortuna Dusseldorf to a 2-2 draw in their Bundesliga clash on Sunday, reports Completesports.com.
Cologne head coach Markus Gisdol makes two changes to the side that drew 2-2 against Mainz, as Ehizibue and Ismail Jakobs replaced Benno Schmitz and Jan Thielmann.
Ehizibue, who didn’t make much impact in the game was replaced by Jorge Mere a minute before the hour mark.
The right-back has featured in 25 league games for his club this season and scored one goal.
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Dusseldorf took the lead four minutes before the break with Kenan Karaman slotting the ball home after a cute pass from Steven Skrzbski.
Erik Thommy doubled the visitors’ advantage in the 61st minute with a fierce shot.
The hosts were handed a life line when Anthony Modeste nodded the ball home two minutes from time.
Jhon Cordoba levelled in the first minute of stoppage time – Cologne’s seventh goal in time added on this season.
Mainz, with the result , remain three points clear of the relegation play-off place.
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Hope this guy is ready for prime time as Nigerians now have the opportunity to see what he can do when he lace his booth for the Super Eagle soon.