Nigerian internationals Moses Simon and Paul Onuachu both found the net in Europe over the weekend, delivering standout performances for their clubs, Footynaija.com reports.
Simon, who joined newly promoted Paris FC in the summer, produced a decisive display in a 3-2 Ligue 1 win over Metz on Sunday.
The former Nantes winger created Ilan Kebbal’s second goal shortly after half-time before restoring Paris FC’s lead with a composed finish midway through the second half.
Classic @Simon27Moses: great goal and even better celebration! pic.twitter.com/qv1cpeWe6o
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) August 31, 2025
He left the pitch to a standing ovation after registering two goals and an assist in his first three league outings for the club.
Goal and assist for Moses Simon with Paris FC! pic.twitter.com/Rnv3ItlKG3
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) August 31, 2025
In Turkey, Onuachu continued his strong start at Trabzonspor following his permanent switch from Southampton.
The striker powered home a diving header from Oleksandr Zubkov’s cross to open the scoring against Samsunspor, though the visitors hit back late on to snatch a point.
GOL | Trabzonspor 1-0 Samsunspor
— Anlık Goller – Mahsun Sports (@golsensorgol1) August 31, 2025
⚽️16′ Onuachu pic.twitter.com/kYkZdI2Ynn
The result leaves Trabzonspor second in the Super Lig, two points behind leaders Galatasaray.
Elsewhere, 19-year-old Emmanuel Umeh impressed again for FC Zurich, setting up the opener in their 3-1 victory over Winterthur in Switzerland.
In England, Ola Aina featured for Nottingham Forest while Taiwo Awoniyi missed out as Forest fell 3-0 at home to West Ham United.
NWSL debut for Deborah pic.twitter.com/3cqr5Q2WGq
— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) August 31, 2025
Across the Atlantic, Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun made her National Women’s Soccer League debut, coming off the bench for Washington Spirit in their 1-1 draw with Chicago Stars.
