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Following Nigeria’s mixed fortunes during the March international break, with a narrow victory over Rwanda and a frustrating home draw against Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifying, Super Eagles players returned to club action with varying degrees of success.
Several Nigerians found the net, while others endured difficult outings on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, as captured by Footynaija.com.
Spain
Umar Sadiq featured for Valencia as they edged Mallorca 1-0, a result that helped them climb further away from the relegation battle in La Liga.
Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke made substitute appearances in Sevilla’s 2-1 derby loss to Real Betis, unable to prevent their side from falling short in the heated contest.
Italy
Ademola Lookman had an uncharacteristically quiet game as Atalanta suffered a 1-0 defeat at Fiorentina, struggling to influence proceedings in Serie A.
Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye continued his run between the posts for Udinese but could not stop them from slipping to a 2-1 loss against league leaders Inter Milan.
Meanwhile, Samuel Chukwueze was introduced in the second half for AC Milan, but his side succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at Napoli, leaving the Rossoneri with little to celebrate.
France
Gabriel Osho, who was overlooked for Nigeria’s recent World Cup qualifiers, delivered a rock-solid performance in Auxerre’s 1-0 win over Montpellier.
The centre-back won every ground duel, made four tackles, and boasted a 96% pass completion rate in a dominant defensive display.
Moses Simon, fresh from international duty, continued his fine form for Nantes by scoring in their 3-2 loss to Le Havre.
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon found the net for Nantes in their 3-2 defeat to Le Havre.
— TalkFooty (@TalkFootyFC) March 30, 2025
Moses is enjoying a stellar season — with 15 goal contributions in Ligue 1 so far.
What a player he is for FC Nantes! pic.twitter.com/MsfFWt9InS
The goal took his Ligue 1 tally to seven goals and eight assists—his most productive season yet in France.
Belgium
Raphael Onyedika orchestrated midfield for Club Brugge as they bolstered their title hopes with a 2-0 victory over Anderlecht.
Tolu Arokodare marked his return from international duty with a goal in Genk’s commanding 4-0 win over Gent.
Tolu Arokodare on target!
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) March 30, 2025
He bags his 18th league goal of the season, keeping his impressive form for Genk. pic.twitter.com/gSw9d4kOYh
The striker, who now has 18 league goals and 20 in all competitions, won a penalty, had a goal ruled out by VAR, and missed a spot-kick before eventually finding the net.
Nigeria international Jordan Torunarigha played the full match for Gent in the encounter.
Czech Republic
Rafiu Durosinmi put in a stellar performance for Viktoria Plzen in their stunning 4-2 win at title-contenders Sparta Prague.
Rafiu Durosinmi (22, 2002)
— António Mango (@AntonioMango4) March 30, 2025
Scores another brace for Plzen, great to have him back from injury
8 Goals in last 10 Games ⚽️
The beast is back pic.twitter.com/zXiG27pTHW
The 22-year-old, who has been linked with Lazio, scored twice and registered an assist, taking his tally to seven goals and three assists in 13 appearances since returning from injury.
Russia
Olakunle Olusegun was the star of the show in Krasnodar’s emphatic 5-0 win over Fakel.
The 22-year-old forward struck twice in five minutes to round off the rout, registering his first goals of the season after 13 appearances.
The win kept Krasnodar at the top of the Russian Premier League, three points clear of Zenit.
USA
In the United States, Lucky Opara played a key role in Spokane Velocity’s 4-0 demolition of Greenville Triumph in USL League One.
26’ LUIS GIL WITH HIS SECOND GOAL!! LET’S GO SPO!!
— Spokane Velocity FC (@SpokaneVelocity) March 29, 2025
2 : 0 ️#GVLvSPK #LeagueOne #LetsGoSpo #UpTheFalls #WelcomeToTheEdge #UnfinishedBusiness pic.twitter.com/eIOMHiUV2V
The Nigerian midfielder assisted both of Luis Miguel Gil’s first half goals, helping his side to a commanding win.
