We rounds up the best Nigerian performers from the different leagues to put together our first team of the week for the new year, with debutants, David Amoo and Jonathan Obika all featuring in the list.

Dele Ajiboye (Plateau United) : Ajiboye has impressed at the domestic Eagles get-together in Abuja and has his eyes set on securing the starting spot for Nigeria in the African Nations Championship in Morocco.

Semi Ajayi (Rotherham): Ajayi got in among the goals for Rotherham with an early opener in their 2-1 win over Walsall in an EFL League One clash.

Efe Ambrose (Hibernian): Ambrose went the full duration of action for the Hibees as they drew 1-1 with Kilmarnock in the Scotland Premiership.

Ola Aina (Hull City): The Super Eagles defender logged the full ninety minutes for Hull City in their 2-2 draw with Fulham in the English Championship.

Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City):The Super Eagles midfielder was rated the best Foxes player in their 2-1 loss to Liverpool in an English Premier League game.

Chuks Aneke (Milton Keynes Dons) The 24-year old’s solitary effort was all Milton Keynes Dons needed to thrump Peterborough in an EFL League One encounter.

Victor Moses (Chelsea): Moses was dutifully in action as the Blues picked apart Stoke City 5-0 in the English Premier League.

Viv-Solomon Otabor (Blackpool): The 21-year old midfielder came off the bench to score for the Seasiders as they shared spoils 2-2 with Plymouth Argyle in an EFL League One clash.

David Amoo (Cambridge United): Amoo inspired United to a 3-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra in an English League Two clash, chipping in with a goal and assist.

Jonathan Obika (Oxford United): Obika was on target for the Yellows in their 3-2 loss to Bradford City in the English League One while logging the full minutes of the game.

Uche Ikpeazu (Cambridge United): The striker got in among the goals for Cambridge United in the 3-1 win against Crewe Alexandra, scoring his side’s third and his tenth in all competition this season.

Source: allnigeriansoccer