It was a weekend of remarkable performances and milestones for Nigerian footballers across Europe and beyond, with Super Eagles players making their mark in Turkey, England, France, Spain, and Scotland.
Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to 25th Turkish Title
In Turkey, Victor Osimhen continued his phenomenal form, scoring as Galatasaray sealed a dominant 3-0 victory over Kayserispor to clinch their 25th Turkish Super Lig title. The win pushed them to 89 points, placing them eight clear of rivals Fenerbahce with two games left.
Osimhen’s strike took his league tally to 25 goals in 29 appearances, putting him at the top of the scoring chart. Across all competitions, he has racked up 36 goals in 40 matches during his loan spell—playing a pivotal role in securing both the league and domestic cup for Galatasaray this season.
EPL Round-Up: Ndidi, Iwobi, Bassey, and More in Action
In England, Wilfred Ndidi delivered a solid performance and provided an assist in Leicester City’s 2-0 win over Ipswich Town. The Super Eagles midfielder, in his 28th appearance, now has five assists this season.
Meanwhile, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey featured prominently for Fulham in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brentford. Iwobi has been a consistent presence this season with nine assists in 37 games, while Bassey has logged 35 appearances and scored once.
At Nottingham Forest, Ola Aina played the full 90 minutes in a crucial 2-1 away win at West Ham United. The dependable defender has now featured 34 times, scoring two goals this season.
For Southampton, Joe Aribo saw 60 minutes of action in their 2-0 defeat to Everton, while Paul Onuachu missed out, not making the matchday squad.
Dessers Finishes Scottish Season in Style
Over in Scotland, Cyriel Dessers continued his hot streak by scoring in Rangers’ 2-2 draw with Hibernian, extending his scoring run to five consecutive games. The striker ends the Scottish Premiership season with 18 goals in 35 matches and a total of 26 goals and 5 assists in 53 games across all competitions.
La Liga Highlights: Uche the Hero, Sadiq Battles
In Spain, Christantus Uche emerged the hero for Getafe, netting the winner in a 2-1 triumph over Mallorca, a result that secured their top-flight status for another season. Uche has now tallied four goals and five assists in 32 appearances.
Umar Sadiq was also in action as Valencia suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao. Sadiq has scored five goals in 15 games, though he picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and was subbed off in the 75th minute.
French Ligue 1: Moses Simon Ends Season in Style
In France, Moses Simon capped off his campaign with a goal and an assist in Nantes’ 3-0 win over Montpellier. The winger ends the season with eight goals and nine assists in 32 appearances, highlighting his importance to the squad.
Also in Ligue 1, Terem Moffi returned from a long injury layoff to score his first goal in over a year, helping Nice demolish Brest 6-0 in a dominant final-day performance.
Gabriel Osho played the full match for Auxerre in their 3-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, making his 20th league appearance and finishing the season with one goal.
Saudi Pro League: Ighalo on Target
In Saudi Arabia, veteran striker Odion Ighalo was on target for Al Wehda, but couldn’t prevent a 3-1 loss to Al-Qadsiah. The former Super Eagles star featured for 66 minutes in the game.
Super Falcons Update: Ajibade Set to Leave Atletico Madrid
In women’s football, Rasheedat Ajibade is set to leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. The Spanish club confirmed her departure on Saturday. The 25-year-old forward, who joined from Nigeria’s Robo Queens in 2021, scored 40 goals in 138 appearances. Her next destination is yet to be revealed.
