It was a thrilling weekend for Nigerian footballers across Europe, as several Super Eagles stars made their mark in their respective leagues. From Italy to England, Spain, and beyond, here’s a recap of their performances.
Lookman Inspires Atalanta’s Dominant Win Over Juventus
In Italy, Ademola Lookman was on target as Atalanta demolished Juventus 4-0 at the Allianz Stadium in Sunday’s Serie A fixture. The Nigerian forward wrapped up the scoring in the 77th minute, bringing his season tally to an impressive 18 goals and six assists across all competitions. The 27-year-old has now surpassed his total of 17 goals from last season, continuing his fine form for La Dea.
Osimhen Delivers Galatasaray’s Winner in Turkey
Victor Osimhen was the hero for Galatasaray in Turkey, netting the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory over Alanyaspor at GAIN Park Stadium. The Nigerian striker sealed the win with a powerful header just after the hour mark. So far this season, Osimhen has registered 22 goals and five assists in 29 appearances for Okan Buruk’s side, proving to be a key figure in their title charge.
Iwobi Registers Assist in Fulham’s Defeat
Back in England, Alex Iwobi provided an assist in Fulham’s 2-1 loss to Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday. The playmaker now has four assists and seven goals in 28 league appearances this season. His teammate, Calvin Bassey, played the full 90 minutes, while Iwobi was substituted in the 89th minute.
Aina and Awoniyi Feature in Nottingham Forest’s Shock Win Over Man City
Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi both played a part in Nottingham Forest’s stunning 1-0 win against Manchester City at the City Ground. Aina completed the full match, marking his 50th league appearance for Forest, while Awoniyi replaced Chris Wood late on. Aina has two goals this season, whereas Awoniyi has one goal in 20 league appearances.
Onuachu and Aribo Make Cameo Appearances at Anfield
Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo both came off the bench in the 83rd minute during Southampton’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Ndidi Plays Full Match in Leicester’s Loss to Chelsea
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi featured for the entire 90 minutes as Leicester City suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Nigerian international has now made 19 appearances this season, contributing four assists and picking up four yellow cards.
Sadiq Secures Victory for Valencia in La Liga
In Spain, Umar Sadiq was on target as Valencia edged past Real Valladolid 2-1 in Saturday’s La Liga fixture. The Nigerian forward, making his seventh appearance of the season, netted the winning goal in the 58th minute—his fourth league goal of the campaign.
Ejuke Fires Sevilla to Victory
Chidera Ejuke was the match-winner for Sevilla, scoring the only goal in their 1-0 away triumph over Real Sociedad on Sunday. The Super Eagles winger found the net just a minute into the second half, marking his second goal of the season.
Tella Features in Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga Defeat
In Germany, Nathan Tella played the full 90 minutes for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-0 home loss to Werder Bremen. His compatriot, Victor Boniface, remained on the bench as an unused substitute.
