Nigerian footballers delivered impressive performances this past weekend, making their mark on leagues across Europe. Here’s a roundup of some standout displays:
Onuachu’s Hat-Trick Heroics
Undisputedly the star of the show, Paul Onuachu bagged a stunning hat-trick for Trabzonspor in Turkey’s Super Lig. His clinical finishing secured a crucial 4-2 victory against Gaziantep FK, with goals in the 10th, 52nd, and 88th minutes.
Osimhen Shines Despite Napoli Draw
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form for Napoli in Italy’s Serie A. Although Napoli drew 2-2 with Roma, Osimhen was a key player. He capped off a strong performance with a late penalty, putting Napoli temporarily ahead. Unfortunately, Napoli couldn’t hold on to the lead, conceding an equalizer just three minutes later.
Lookman’s Winning Goal for Atalanta
Ademola Lookman continues to solidify his reputation as a rising Nigerian star. He notched the winning goal for Atalanta in their 2-0 victory over Empoli, adding to his impressive tally of nine goals this season. This comes on the heels of scoring two goals and assisting three more in his recent matches.
Nwakali’s Screamer Not Enough for Chaves
In Portugal, Kelechi Nwakali opened his scoring account for the season with a spectacular long-range strike for Chaves. However, despite his impressive goal, Chaves fell short, losing the match 4-1. Nevertheless, this goal could be a turning point for Nwakali’s potential return to the national team.
Dessers Scores 20th Goal for Rangers
Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers remains unstoppable for Rangers in Scotland. He netted his 20th goal of the season, scoring the winner against St. Mirren and keeping Rangers in the title race.
Other Notable Mentions
- Adams Akor finally scored for Montpellier in Ligue 1 after a six-month drought.
- Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey couldn’t secure a win for Fulham in their 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.
- Frank Onyeka’s Brentford lost to Everton.
- Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho secured Premier League promotion with Leicester City without playing.
- Victor Boniface extended Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak in Germany with another late equalizer
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