Nigerian international midfielder Kenneth Omeruo was in top shape for CD Leganes as they pipped Deportivo Alaves 1-0 in the Spanish Primera Division on Friday night.
The central defender marshalled the back five for Mauricio Pellegrino’s side as they picked maximum points at the Estadio Butarque.
A 42nd minute strike from Youssef En-Nesyri proved enough for Leganes to pick the priceless three points.
Omeruo, a former Standard Liege and Kasimpasa central defender, started and completed the game for the Los Pepineros.p
With the win, Leganes are 16th on the standings with 13 points from 13 games in the Spanish Primera Division.