Karl Toko Ekambi and Nabil El Zhar in attack while Villarreal defeated Leganes



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Cameroon and Morocco internationals scored for their respective teams at the Estadio de la Ceramica

Karl Toko Ekambi and Nabil El Zhar scored goals as Villarreal beat Leganes 2-1 in the Spanish Liga on Sunday.

The yellow submarine reacted to its defeat against Valencia, which ousted it from the UEFA Europa League. Carlos Bacca opened the scoring in the 64th minute.

10 minutes from the end, Toko Ekambi doubled the lead after a badist from Santi Cazorla.

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El Zhar was introduced to Oscar in the 71st minute and scored the consolation goal for his team from the penalty spot.

Toko Ekambi gave way to Gerard Moreno in the 89th minute, while the sensational Nigerian Samuel Chukwueze was replaced by six minutes.

Super Eagles defenseman Kenneth Omeruo, who lost to the losing team, played throughout the match and was cautioned in the game.

The result saw Villarreal climb to 14th place while Leganes dropped to 12th place.

Toko Ekambi has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season and hopes to replicate his impressive club performances for Cameroon at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, scheduled for June and July.

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The Indomitable Lions are part of Group F alongside Benin, Ghana and Guinea-Bissau.

At the same time, Morocco's Nabil El Zhar is part of Group D with Côte d'Ivoire, Namibia and South Africa.

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