Ogude Bags Brace On Debut

Nigeria international Fengor Ogude scored a brace on debut for Akmar Perm as they recorded a 5-1 win over Volga in the Russian Premier League.

The 26-year-old, who joined the team from Valerenega during the winter break, opened the scoring as early as the fourth minute of the game on Monday.

Luton Shelton, however, grabbed an equaliser for Volga in the 31st minute, but Georgi Peev scored from the spot six minutes later to restore the host's lead before the break.

Ogude scored again in the 79th minute to extend Akmar's lead, before a further goal from Maksim Kanunnikov in the 80th minute, and an own-goal from Marcin Kowalczyk in the 89th minute sealed an emphatic win for the home side.

Ogude, normally a defensive midfielder, was played in a more advanced position by coach Stanislav Cherchesov, directly behind lead striker Igor Picusceac, who provided the assist for Ogude's opener.

Article by: Uche George Egbe