In Turkey:
Paul Onuachu found the back of the net in Trabzonspor’s 1-1 draw against Alanyaspor in their Turkish Super Lig encounter on Saturday. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for Trabzonspor in the 15th minute. So far this season, Onuachu has recorded eight goals and one assist in 12 league appearances for the Black Sea Storm.
Victor Osimhen featured for the entire duration as Galatasaray suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kocaelispor on Sunday — their first league loss of the season.
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In Germany:
Victor Boniface provided the decisive assist in Werder Bremen’s 2-1 home victory over Wolfsburg in Friday’s Bundesliga clash. Starting from the bench, Boniface was introduced in the 65th minute and set up the winning goal in the 94th minute. The game marked his seventh Bundesliga appearance this season, though he is yet to score.
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In France:
Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi was in action as Nice fell 2-1 to Metz in Sunday’s Ligue 1 fixture. Moffi replaced Mohamed-Ali Cho in the 79th minute. The Nigerian, making his seventh league appearance of the campaign, has scored two goals so far this season.
Chidozie Awaziem played the full 90 minutes for Nantes in their 1-1 draw with Le Havre on Saturday.
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In England:
The Super Eagles trio of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze all featured as Everton defeated Fulham 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League match. Iwobi and Bassey played the full game, while Chukwueze came on in the 59th minute.
Iwobi, making his 10th league appearance of the season, has registered one goal and two assists, while Bassey and Chukwueze made their 10th and third appearances respectively.
Taiwo Awoniyi came off the bench in Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win over Leeds United on Sunday. The striker, making his fourth league appearance of the season, entered the game in the 59th minute but is yet to record a goal or assist.
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In Italy:
Nigerian forward Gift Orban featured for Hellas Verona in their goalless draw against Lecce on Saturday. Orban, who has scored two goals and provided one assist in eight Serie A appearances this season, was substituted in the 86th minute after an impressive performance.
Ademola Lookman played 78 minutes for Atalanta in their 3-0 home defeat to Sassuolo on Sunday.
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In Spain:
Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke were both involved in Sevilla’s 1-0 win over Osasuna on Sunday. Adams featured for the entire match, while Ejuke was introduced in the 86th minute.
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In Women’s Football:
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie delivered a strong performance for Brighton in their 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Women’s Super League, making three crucial saves.
Rofiat Imuran impressed defensively in London City Lionesses’ 4-2 victory over Tottenham Women, playing 89 minutes.
Super Falcons duo Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega were also in action for Ittihad Ladies, who earned a 3-2 away win over Al-Qadsiah on Saturday. Plumptre played the entire game, while Ordega featured for 16 minutes.
