Harvest of Goals for Nigeria Players in Europe Over the Weekend
Several Nigeria internationals made their mark across Europe over the weekend, with Victor Osimhen, Chidera Ejuke, Nathan Tella, Semi Ajayi, Tolu Arokodare and Kelechi Iheanacho among the Super Eagles players who found the net for their respective clubs.
Osimhen produced one of the weekend’s standout performances, scoring twice in Galatasaray’s emphatic 4-0 away victory over Erzurumspor.
The striker once again led the Turkish champions’ attack with an impressive display in front of goal.
In Spain, Ejuke was on target as Sevilla secured a 3-1 victory over Athletic Club.
The Nigeria winger’s goal contributed to Sevilla’s perfect start to the La Liga campaign, with the club taking six points from their opening two matches.
Tella also continued his goalscoring form in Germany, finding the net in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-0 victory over Wehen Wiesbaden in the German Cup.
His contribution helped Leverkusen progress comfortably to the next round.
Ajayi enjoyed another memorable outing in England, scoring in Hull City’s stunning 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United.
The Nigeria defender opened the scoring as Hull secured a famous win over Michael Carrick’s side.
Elsewhere, Awoniyi featured for Coventry City in their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, while Frank Onyeka also played for the Championship side.
Ola Aina started for Nottingham Forest in their 1-0 home defeat to Leeds United before being substituted in the 74th minute.
Moses Simon came on as a second-half substitute as Paris FC played out a goalless draw against Troyes in Ligue 1.
Arokodare also got on the scoresheet earlier in the week, scoring for Ajax in their 4-2 UEFA Conference League victory over Sion.
Iheanacho completed the list of Nigerian goalscorers after finding the net for Bursaspor in their 2-1 defeat to Fatih Karagümrük.
It was ultimately a productive weekend for Nigeria’s players abroad, with several Super Eagles stars delivering goals and strong performances for their clubs.
