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Footynaija.com kept a close watch as Nigerian footballers across Europe produced eye-catching performances for their clubs on Saturday, March 15.
Abiama assists winner in Germany
In Germany’s 3. Liga, Dickson Abiama played a key role in 1860 München’s 2-1 home victory over Unterhaching, setting up the decisive goal.
Double delight for Nigerians in Armenia
Over in Armenia, Tenton Yenne and Mathew Gbomadu both found the net as Ararat-Armenia secured a dominant 3-0 win against Alashkert.
Plumptre and Ordega run riot in Saudi Arabia
In the Saudi Women’s Premier League, Super Falcons duo Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega put on a dazzling display, contributing eight goals in Al Ittihad’s emphatic 9-0 thrashing of Al Taraji.
عـودة فــــرح الاتـحـاد
— الدوري السعودي الممتاز للسيدات (@Saudi_WPL) March 15, 2025
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Plumptre opened the scoring and provided three assists, while Ordega netted a superb hat-trick and set up another goal. Remarkably, Ordega’s third goal came from a Plumptre assist, highlighting their excellent chemistry.
Onuachu strikes in England, Edun wins It for Peterborough
Paul Onuachu, left out of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers, continued his resurgence with a goal in Wolves’ 2-1 win over Southampton at St. Mary’s. The Nigerian forward has now scored three league goals this season.
Meanwhile, Tayo Edun was the match-winner for Peterborough, netting the only goal in their 1-0 victory over Cambridge United in League One. The left-back now boasts three goals and two assists in 15 appearances this season.
Dennis provides first Blackburn assist, Oshilaja secures Mansfield Win
Emmanuel Dennis registered his first goal contribution for Blackburn Rovers, assisting Japan’s Yuki Ohashi in a 2-1 loss to Cardiff City.
Despite his efforts, Cardiff secured victory late on through Yakou Meïté’s 73rd-minute strike.
Dennis sends in a cross from the left for Ohashi to power home a header that Horvath is unable to keep out at the near post! #ROVvCAR | #Rovers ⚪️ https://t.co/SoLASD8J6a
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) March 15, 2025
Elsewhere, Deji Oshilaja was Mansfield Town’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in their 2-1 win over Barnsley. The defender has now netted four times in 32 matches this campaign.
Arokodare and Okereke make their mark
In Belgium, Tolu Arokodare continued his fine form for Genk, scoring in a 2-1 triumph over Union St. Gilloise, taking his tally to 17 league goals this season.
Meanwhile, David Okereke sealed three points for Gaziantep FK in Turkey, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Kayserispor.
Adeyemo nets consolation for Crawley
Ade Adeyemo found the net for Crawley Town, though it proved little more than a consolation in their heavy 5-1 defeat to Huddersfield.
