Nigeria internationals Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke played for Sevilla in a 3-1 loss to Mallorca in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday.
Adams came on in the 71st minute, while Ejuke was introduced with just two minutes left in the game.
The defeat leaves Sevilla in seventh place on 13 points in the league table, missing the chance to temporarily move five points behind leaders Real Madrid.
Sevilla had previously won two straight games, including a 4-1 win against Barcelona, but were unable to continue their impressive run despite taking the lead in the 16th minute through Vargas.
No comment from the players or coach was provided.
Author's summary: Nigerian players fail to help Sevilla close gap.