Several Super Eagles stars delivered strong performances across Europe and beyond during the weekend of September 11 to 13, Footynaija reports.
Semi Ajayi played the full 90 minutes as Hull City drew 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, helping his side withstand late pressure from the hosts. He also headed a corner against the crossbar in the 34th minute before Hull secured a valuable point against Chelsea.
David Okereke scored Benevento’s second goal in their 3-1 Serie B victory over Hellas Verona at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito. His 59th-minute finish restored Benevento’s lead before Davide Lamesta added a third six minutes later to seal the win.
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Emmanuel Fernandez helped Rangers keep a clean sheet in their 3-0 Scottish League Cup victory over Celtic at Ibrox. The Nigerian defender also had a goal ruled out for offside and contributed to a result that sent Rangers into the semi-finals.
Calvin Bassey played the full match and helped Fulham earn a 0-0 draw away to Liverpool in the Premier League, making three recoveries, one interception and five clearances while winning all three of his ground duels. His defensive work was crucial as Fulham secured a clean sheet at Anfield against the reigning Premier League champions.
Akor Adams scored his first Serie A goal for Venezia in the 22nd minute of their 4-2 defeat by Fiorentina, finishing Gianluca Busio’s pass into the far corner. His opener gave Venezia an early lead, although Fiorentina fought back through Franco Mastantuono’s hat-trick and Mateo Pellegrino’s goal.
George Ilenikhena provided two assists for Youssef En-Nesyri as Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Faisaly 3-1 in Saudi Arabia. The 20-year-old created both of En-Nesyri’s goals before being substituted in the 63rd minute.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored in the 16th minute as Bursaspor drew 2-2 with Erokspor in the Turkish 1. Lig, extending his scoring run to seven consecutive league matches. His latest goal took his league tally to nine, keeping him at the centre of Bursaspor’s title push despite the dropped points.
Gift Orban delivered the weekend’s best Nigerian performance by scoring a hat-trick as Amedspor demolished Basaksehir 5-0 in the Turkish Super Lig. His 52nd, 56th and later second-half goals took his league tally to six in five matches.
