Onuachu End Goals Drought With a Bang as Orban, Benjamin Bag Braces on Sunday
Several Nigerian footballers were in action across Europe and beyond on Sunday, with Paul Onuachu, Gift Orban and Benjamin Benedict among those who found the back of the net.
Onuachu stole the headlines after ending his six-game goal drought in emphatic fashion, scoring twice in Trabzonspor’s 5-0 demolition of Genclerbirligi.
The brace will come as a major confidence boost for the Nigerian striker, who will be hoping to build on the performance and maintain his scoring form.
Gift Orban also enjoyed a productive outing, scoring twice as Amed played out a 2-2 draw away to Kasimpasa. His goals helped Amed secure a valuable point on the road.
In Luxembourg, Benjamin Benedict delivered another impressive performance for FC Differdange, scoring twice and providing an assist in a convincing 4-1 victory over UN Kaejeng.
Benedict played a central role in Differdange’s dominant display, contributing directly to three of their four goals.
In the United States, Chioma Okafor was on target for North Carolina Courage in their emphatic 6-0 victory over Chicago Stars. Super Falcons forward Michelle Alozie featured for Chicago in the heavy defeat.
Meanwhile, Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist as AC Milan secured a 1-1 draw against Juventus in Turin. The Nigerian winger contributed to Milan’s attacking threat during the Serie A encounter.
It was a frustrating afternoon for Cyril Dessers, who was sent off in the 69th minute as Panathinaikos defeated PAOK FC 3-0.
Moses Simon came off the bench in the 77th minute as Paris FC secured an impressive 3-2 away victory over Marseille in Ligue 1.
In the Bundesliga, Terem Moffi featured for Hamburg but could not prevent his side from suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat to Mainz.
Akor Adams also ended the day on the losing side, featuring for Venezia in their 3-2 defeat to Frosinone in Serie A.
In La Liga, Chidera Ejuke featured for Sevilla as they earned a 1-1 draw away to Espanyol.
In the Women’s Super League, Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie started for Brighton Women but was unable to prevent a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal Women.
With Onuachu ending his goal drought in style, Orban and Benedict also delivering braces, and several others contributing for their respective clubs, Sunday proved another eventful day for Nigerian players abroad.
