Iheanacho, Orban, Oshoala Lead Nigerian Stars’ Goal Rush Ahead of International Break
Nigerian footballers enjoyed an impressive weekend across Europe and Saudi Arabia, with Kelechi Iheanacho, Gift Orban, Cyril Dessers and Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala among the standout performers for their respective clubs.
Several Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars made their mark with goals, assists and notable performances as domestic league action continued ahead of the international break.
In Turkey, Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho maintained his scoring form for Bursaspor, finding the net in their 1-1 draw against Antalyaspor.
Gift Orban was also on target for Amedspor, while fellow Nigerian Yira Sor added another goal in their entertaining 4-3 defeat to Galatasaray. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen missed the encounter through injury.
In Greece, Cyril Dessers scored for Panathinaikos in their 2-1 victory over Iraklis, while Paul Onuachu contributed an assist as Trabzonspor recorded a 2-0 win against Alanyaspor.
In the Netherlands, Tolu Arokodare found the net in a 2-2 draw against Twente.
Mubarak Suleiman also delivered an assist in Slavia Praha’s emphatic 4-1 victory over Artis, with fellow Nigerians Emmanuel Ayaosi and David Moses featuring for the Czech side.
Meanwhile, Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala continued her impressive run in Saudi Arabia, scoring a goal and providing an assist as Al-Hilal Ladies secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Neom SC.
English Football
In the English Premier League, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey both completed 90 minutes for Fulham in their 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.
Bassey also celebrated a personal milestone, receiving recognition for reaching 100 Premier League appearances.
Taiwo Awoniyi featured for Coventry City but was substituted in the 86th minute as his side suffered a 3-1 defeat against Everton.
France, Italy and Germany
In France, Moses Simon featured for Paris FC as they secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Auxerre in Ligue 1.
In Italy, Akor Adams played the entire match as Venezia defeated Udinese 2-1, with Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye featuring for the losing side.
In Germany, Terem Moffi came on in the 62nd minute as Hamburg recorded a 3-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
With the international break approaching, the performances provide further encouragement for Nigerian players seeking to maintain their form and strengthen their claims for national team selection.
