Naija Stars Shine: Football Triumphs Worldwide

It was another weekend of diverse outcomes for Nigerian football stars plying their trade abroad, each leaving their mark with remarkable performances for their respective clubs. Let’s dive into a recap of their standout displays:

Sunday Highlights :

ENGLAND:
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey (FULHAM)
In a thrilling 4-3 encounter at Anfield against Liverpool, Iwobi and Bassey showcased their skills for Fulham. Iwobi’s impactful substitution led to a momentous lead before Liverpool’s comeback. Bassey, a steady presence, played the entire match.

FRANCE:
Akor Adams (MONTPELLIER)
Struggling in Ligue 1, Adams faced a goal drought as Montpellier suffered a 1-0 defeat against Monaco. The former junior international last found the net on October 29, maintaining seven goals in 14 games.

GERMANY:
Boniface and Tella (BAYER LEVERKUSEN)
Victor Boniface ended a Bundesliga goal drought, securing a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Tella, though unused, contributed to Leverkusen’s league leadership.

ITALY:
Success and Okoye (UDINESE)
Isaac Success exited early due to injury, while goalkeeper Maduka Okoye remained benched in Udinese’s 3-3 draw against Verona.

NETHERLANDS:
Chuba Akpom (AJAX)
Akpom came on as a substitute in Ajax’s 2-1 victory over Nijmegen, maintaining his goal-scoring momentum in the Dutch League.

BELGIUM:
Sor and Arokodare (GENK)
Yira Sor, back in Genk’s starting lineup, delivered two goals in a 2-2 draw against Gent. Tolu Arokodare joined the action in the 76th minute.

Orban and Torunarigha (GENT)
Gift Orban and Jordan Torunarigha started for Gent in a 2-2 draw against Genk. Orban completed the game, while Torunarigha was substituted at halftime.

SCOTLAND:
Dessers and Balogun (RANGERS)
Cyriel Dessers returned to Rangers’ lineup in a 2-0 win over St. Mirren, with Leon Balogun securing a clean sheet.

TURKEY:
Paul Onuachu (TRABZONSPOR)
Onuachu played the full 90 minutes but couldn’t find the net as Trabzonspor suffered a 1-0 defeat against Kayserispor.

Saturday Highlights:

ENGLAND:
Frank Onyeka (BRENTFORD)
Onyeka impressed in midfield as Brentford secured a 3-1 home win against Luton Town.

Iheanacho and Ndidi (LEICESTER CITY)
Iheanacho and Ndidi contributed to Leicester’s late 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion.

Ajayi and Maja (WEST BROM)
Josh Maja scored West Brom’s equalizer in a 2-1 defeat against Leicester. Semi Ajayi played the full match.

SPAIN:
Umar Sadiq (REAL SOCIEDAD)
Sadiq scored a long-range stunner, securing Real Sociedad a 1-1 draw at Osasuna.

ITALY:
Samuel Chukwueze (AC MILAN)
Chukwueze made his third consecutive start for AC Milan, contributing to their 3-1 win against Frosinone.

FRANCE:
Moses Simon (NANTES)
Simon played a key role as Nantes secured a 1-0 win over Terem Moffi’s OGC Nice.

Terem Moffi (NICE)
Moffi couldn’t find the net as Nice suffered their first defeat of the season against Nantes.

GERMANY:
Kevin Akpoguma (HOFFENHEIM)
Akpoguma played the full match in Hoffenheim’s 2-1 loss to Borussia M’gladbach.

TURKEY:
Ibrahim Olawoyin (CAYKUR RIZESPOR)
Olawoyin, a consistent presence for Caykur Rizespor, scored a brace in their 3-2 win over Istanbul Basaksehir.

SWITZERLAND:
Francis Momoh (GRASSHOPPERS)
Momoh impressed for Grasshoppers in a commanding 5-0 victory against Samuel Kalu’s Lausanne-Sport, securing his third goal of the season.

These Naija football stars, showcasing their talents across different leagues, continue to make their homeland proud with each kick