It was a weekend to remember for Nigerian footballers abroad! Goals, debuts, and match-winning performances lit up leagues from Turkey to England.
Fans had plenty to cheer for as Osimhen, Onuachu, and Chukwueze led the charge.
Turkish League Brilliance: Osimhen & Onuachu
Victor Osimhen continued his scoring streak, netting in his fifth consecutive league game to help Galatasaray secure a 3-2 away win over Ibrahim Olawoyin’s Rizespor.
Paul Onuachu scored twice as Trabzonspor cruised to a 2-0 Turkish Super Lig victory at Samsunspor, marking his fourth straight game finding the net since returning from AFCON.
Debuts, Goals, and Key Contributions Across Europe
Philip Otele made an immediate impact on his Hamburger debut, assisting in their 2-0 Bundesliga away win over Heidenheim.
Fred Onyedinma scored Wycombe Wanderers’ third goal in a dominant 4-0 home win against Doncaster in English League One.
Joe Aribo featured for Leicester City off the bench in their 2-1 away defeat to Bright Osayi Samuel’s Birmingham City.
Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi appeared for Fulham as they fell 2-1 at home to Everton, while Calvin Bassey remained an unused substitute.
Tolu Arokodare scored against Chelsea for the second time this season, but Wolves suffered their 19th Premier League defeat, losing 3-1 to the Blues.
Tyronne Ebuehi came off the bench to score for Empoli in a 3-2 Serie B away loss to Palermo.
Yira Sor opened the scoring after coming off the bench as KRC Genk secured a hard-fought 2-0 home victory over Anderlecht.
Abdullahi Tanko netted the winner for FK Pardubice in a crucial 2-1 away league win over Bohemians 1905.
Raphael Onyedika shone in midfield as Club Brugge eased to a 3-0 home triumph over Standard Liege.
Ademola Lookman’s debut home outing with Atletico Madrid ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Real Betis.
Rinsola Babajide provided the decisive goal as AS Roma Women extended their lead atop the Serie A Femminile with a close win over AC Milan.