Nigerian footballers were in the spotlight across Europe this past weekend, delivering crucial performances for their respective clubs. Here’s a roundup of how Super Eagles stars fared in key matches.
France: Gabriel Osho Opens His Account for Auxerre
In the French Ligue 1, Gabriel Osho made a significant impact for Auxerre as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Lens on Saturday. Osho, who joined Auxerre from Luton Town in the summer, scored his first goal for the club in the 73rd minute, leveling the game. The Super Eagles defender put in a solid 90-minute shift in the match.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles winger Moses Simon provided an assist in Nantes’ 4-1 defeat to Brest on Sunday. Simon, who has been in fine form this season, has now contributed four goals and five assists in 14 Ligue 1 appearances.
Germany: Nathan Tella Impresses for Bayer Leverkusen
In the Bundesliga, Nathan Tella delivered an assist in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 victory over Augsburg at the WWK Arena on Saturday. Tella set up Florian Wirtz for the second goal just before halftime, further solidifying his growing influence in the team. The 25-year-old has now tallied two assists in 10 league games for the Bundesliga champions this season.
On the opposing side, Frank Onyeka featured for Augsburg, playing 87 minutes in a challenging outing against Leverkusen.
England: Aribo, Aina, and Iwobi Shine in the Premier League
In the Premier League, Joe Aribo played the full 90 minutes as Southampton endured a heavy 5-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Aribo, who has made 15 appearances this season, has scored two goals for the Saints in their campaign so far.
Elsewhere, Ola Aina was a key figure for Nottingham Forest, playing the entire match in their thrilling 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday.
Alex Iwobi continued his impressive form for Fulham, helping his side secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Saturday. Iwobi featured for the full duration of the match, underlining his importance to the Fulham midfield.
Portugal: Onyemaechi Strikes for Boavista
In Portugal, Bruno Onyemaechi scored for Boavista in their narrow 3-2 loss to Sporting Lisbon on Saturday. Onyemaechi netted in the 58th minute to make it 2-2 before Sporting found the winner. This was Onyemaechi’s second goal in 14 league appearances this season, with his first coming in September during a 2-2 draw against Estrela.
Spain: Kelechi Iheanacho Yet to Open His Sevilla Account
In La Liga, Kelechi Iheanacho was in action for Sevilla as they edged Celta Vigo 1-0 on Saturday. Iheanacho, who made his ninth appearance of the season, is yet to find the back of the net for his new club.
Belgium: Arokodare Misses Penalty for Genk
In Belgium, Nigerian striker Tolulope Arokodare had a rare off-day as he missed a penalty in Genk’s 2-0 loss to Club Brugge on Sunday. Despite the setback, Arokodare remains one of the standout performers in the Jupiler Pro League this season with 10 goals to his name.
Italy: Chukwueze Features in AC Milan Draw
In Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze featured for AC Milan in their goalless draw against Genoa on Sunday. The Nigerian forward started the match and played for 76 minutes but couldn’t help Milan break the deadlock.
