It was a weekend to remember for Nigerian footballers across the globe, as several Super Eagles internationals and national team hopefuls delivered eye-catching performances in their respective leagues, reinforcing their value ahead of the next round of international fixtures.
ENGLAND
At Craven Cottage, Alex Iwobi was the star of the show, inspiring Fulham to a stunning 3-2 victory over title-chasing Liverpool in the English Premier League.
The midfielder not only scored Fulham’s second goal but also provided the assist for Rodrigo Muniz’s match-winner, marking his best-ever season in Europe with eight goals and five assists.
Compatriot Calvin Bassey was equally influential at the back, keeping Mohamed Salah quiet with a commanding defensive display that included five clearances and three tackles.
Elsewhere in England, Kelechi Iheanacho provided two assists for Middlesbrough in their 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers, while Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu saw their Southampton side relegated from the Premier League following a 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
SPAIN
In Spain, young midfielder Christantus Uche made a statement with two assists in Getafe’s 4-0 demolition of Real Valladolid, continuing a breakout La Liga season that now includes three goals and five assists.
Meanwhile, Sevilla’s Chidera Ejuke and Akor Adams struggled to make an impact in a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
ITALY
In Italy, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was instrumental for Lazio, registering the assist for the only goal in their hard-fought 1-0 away win over Atalanta.
His Super Eagles compatriot Ademola Lookman, however, saw his form dip with a third consecutive game without a goal.
Maduka Okoye stood out in Udinese’s narrow loss to Genoa, producing six saves in a superb individual display.
In France, Moses Simon continued his rich vein of form with his ninth assist of the season in Nantes’ 2-1 win over Nice, contributing to nearly half of the club’s total goals this season.
Teenage striker Hafiz Ibrahim also earned his second Ligue 1 start for Reims.
BELGIUM
In Belgium, Yira Sor came off the bench to provide the match-winning assist in Genk’s 2-1 victory over Anderlecht, while Tolu Arokodare started but failed to find the net.
Raphael Onyedika featured as Club Brugge kept up the chase in the title race with a 3-2 win at Antwerp.
GREECE
Greece saw Bruno Onyemaechi come on as a substitute for Olympiacos in a 2-1 loss to PAOK, while in Turkey, Bright Osayi-Samuel returned to action for Fenerbahce, helping them secure a dominant 4-1 win over Trabzonspor as they close in on leaders Galatasaray.
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