The weekend was packed with thrilling football action as Nigerian players made their mark across Europe’s top leagues. From last-minute heroics to decisive contributions, here’s a recap of how Super Eagles stars performed.
Italy: Lookman’s Late Winner Stuns AC Milan
In Serie A, Ademola Lookman stole the spotlight with a late goal to seal Atalanta’s 2-1 victory over AC Milan on Friday night. Charles De Ketelaere gave Atalanta an early lead in the 12th minute, but Alvaro Morata leveled for Milan in the 22nd minute. With just three minutes left, Lookman netted the winner for Atalanta. His fellow Super Eagles teammate, Samuel Chukwueze, made a cameo for AC Milan, coming on in the 90th minute.
France: Moses Simon’s Magic Lifts Nantes
In Ligue 1, Moses Simon delivered a moment of brilliance to secure a 1-0 win for Nantes over Rennes on Sunday. With two minutes remaining, Simon dribbled past two defenders, cut inside, and unleashed a stunning curler into the far top corner. The goal was his third in 13 league appearances this season.
England: Forest’s Super Eagles Duo Sink Manchester United
In the Premier League, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi featured as Nottingham Forest shocked Manchester United with a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford on Saturday. Aina played the full 90 minutes, marking his 15th appearance this season, while Awoniyi came off the bench in the 80th minute and made an impactful contribution.
Meanwhile, Joe Aribo featured for Southampton in their 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. He replaced James Bree at halftime but couldn’t turn the tide for his struggling team.
Elsewhere, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were pivotal for Fulham as they earned a 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Sunday, playing the entire match.
At Leicester City, Wilfred Ndidi was involved in a dramatic comeback as the Foxes fought back from 2-0 down to secure a 2-2 draw with Brighton. Ndidi was substituted in the 52nd minute, but his side’s resilience paid off with a stoppage-time equalizer.
Turkey: Osimhen on Target for Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen continued his fine form in the Turkish Super Lig, scoring in Galatasaray’s 3-2 win over Sivasspor. After being brought down in the box late in the first half, the striker converted the resulting penalty with confidence. Osimhen has now scored seven goals and provided three assists in nine league appearances this season.
Anthony Nwakaeme also found the net for Trabzonspor in a 2-2 draw against Kasimpasa. Coming on at halftime, he scored in the 82nd minute to give Trabzonspor a 2-1 lead, but a late equalizer denied them victory.
Germany: Tella’s Disallowed Goal in Bayer’s Win
In the Bundesliga, Nathan Tella featured for Bayer Leverkusen as they edged St. Pauli 2-1 on Saturday. Tella thought he had scored, but his effort was ruled out by VAR for offside. Meanwhile, his compatriot Boniface was unavailable due to injury.
Frank Onyeka played the full match for Augsburg in their 2-2 draw with Frankfurt. The midfielder has now made 11 appearances and registered one assist this season.
Scotland: Dessers and Balogun Shine for Rangers
In Scotland, Cyriel Dessers provided an assist in Rangers’ commanding 3-0 win over Ross County on Sunday. Dessers now has 12 goals and three assists in all competitions this season. Leon Balogun also impressed with a strong defensive performance for Rangers.
Women’s Football: Onumonu’s Scoring Streak Continues
Super Falcons star Ifeoma Onumonu extended her remarkable scoring form, finding the net in Montpellier’s 4-2 loss to Dijon in the French women’s league. Onumonu has now scored in five consecutive games, taking her tally to six goals in nine league appearances this season.
