A number of Nigerian footballers abroad made significant contributions to their respective clubs’ matches over the weekend.
Afrobeat was on display as several Nigerian footballers abroad showcased their skills in impressive performances. Notable mentions include Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge, Tolu Arokodare of Genk, and Alex Iwobi of Fulham.
Here are the standout Nigerian footballers abroad from last weekend:
Spain
Rinsola Babajide (Tenerife) scored an early goal against Barcelona, even if Tenerife ultimately fell 5-1. The strike brought her season tally to three goals and one assist, highlighting her growing skill set.
Czech Republic
Igoh Ogbu (Sparta Prague) demonstrated his defensive prowess as Sparta Prague cruised to a 4-0 victory against Budejovice, maintaining a clean sheet. Ogbu’s solid performance has been crucial in Sparta Prague’s dominant season, with the team now leading the league by eight points.
England
Alex Iwobi (Fulham) kicked off Fulham’s game against Wolves with a curling effort from outside the box, marking his third goal of the season. Although Fulham lost 4-1, Iwobi’s individual brilliance continues to shine, showing his skill against tough opposition.
Josh Maja (West Brom) scored in the Championship, netting West Brom’s second goal in their thrilling 2-2 draw with Norwich City. Maja’s strike further solidified his reputation as a consistent scorer.
Germany
Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen) stepped up in the absence of Victor Boniface to assist in Leverkusen’s comeback victory against Heidenheim, turning a two-goal deficit into a convincing 5-2 win.
Destiny Obiogumu (Nürnberg II) scored his first hat-trick in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Viktoria Aschaffenburg, showcasing his offensive potential.
Italy
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta) scored for Atalanta in their 3-1 win over Parma, taking his season total to 14 goals across all competitions. Lookman’s impressive form has made him a nominee for CAF Player of the Year.
France
Jennifer Echegini (PSG) marked her PSG debut with a memorable brace in a dominant 6-1 win over Dijon, scoring her first goals in the Première Ligue and demonstrating her potential after a successful stint in Italy.
Belgium
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge) scored a stunning long-range goal in Club Brugge’s 7-0 victory against Sint-Truiden, showing his ability to make an impact on the game.
Tolu Arokodare (Genk) continued his fine form with his ninth league goal in Genk’s 3-0 win against Sporting Charleroi, solidifying his presence in the team’s offense.
Turkey
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) played a crucial role in Galatasaray’s narrow 1-0 victory over Bodrum FK, assisting on the winning goal even if it didn’t register as an official assist due to a missed chance.
David Akintola and Olawoyin (Rizespor) were unstoppable, with Akintola providing two assists in Rizespor’s 2-1 victory over Eyüpspor. David Okereke (Gaziantep) came off the bench to score Gaziantep’s third goal in their 3-0 win against Istanbul Basaksehir, solidifying the team’s competitiveness.
Ukraine
Samson Iyede (Vorskla) played a key role in Vorskla’s 2-0 victory over Cherkasy, assisting the first goal and scoring the second. His performance was crucial in the team’s win.
