Nigerian midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, struck in Lazio’s five-goal thriller over nine-man Saint Etienne in a Europa League tie in Rome.
Onazi smashed home an half-volley in the 22nd minute after the visitors grabbed the opener through a Romain Hamouma corner earlier in the game.
Moments later, Lazio added a third goal, as Ruffier again only palmed a Keita Balde Diao effort and Lucas Biglia turned in the rebound, although it took a huge deflection to loop over the goalkeeper.
Incredibly, nine-man St Etienne still got back into it with a goal to make it 3-2 at the Olimpico with a delightful chip from substitute Kevin Monnet-Paquet.
In Scotland, Efe Ambrose kept his starting shirt and the defender kept Van Persie and Nani at bay.
Ambrose was called up to replace injured Kenneth Omeruo for the Super Eagles friendlies against Congo and Cameroon.
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