Super Eagles vice-captain Vincent Enyeama helped his French side Lille to progress through to the Champions League play-offs as they edged out ten-man Swiss side Grasshoppers with a 1-1 draw in France to advance 3-1 on aggregate.
Florent Balmont gave Rene Girard’s side the lead in the 19th minute but Amir Abrashi restored parity for the visitors.
Having qualified for the playoffs, Enyeama’s side could be drawn against Arsenal in the Champions League play-offs when the draw takes place on Friday. It was Enyeama’s first game since returning from his extended World Cup break.
In Israel, Nosa Igiebor could not help Maccabi Tel Aviv from crashing out on the away goals rule after Maribor forced the Israeli side to a 2-2 draw.
The NIgerian international replaced Omri Harush in the 63rd minute of the encounter.
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