Several Super Eagles stars delivered important moments for their clubs across Europe this weekend, Footynaija reports.
Akor Adams, Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru all found the net in important domestic fixtures.
Cyriel Dessers and Rafiu Durosinmi also scored outside Europe’s top five leagues, while Samuel Chukwueze featured in AC Milan’s narrow Serie A victory over Atalanta.
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Here is our ranking of 8 Nigerian performers, from the tenth position to the weekend’s standout star.
8. Victor Osimhen frustrated in Galatasaray’s narrow victory
Gençlerbirliği 0-1 Galatasaray | Turkish Super Lig |
Osimhen had a frustrating evening in Ankara as Galatasaray scraped a 1-0 win over Gençlerbirliği. The Nigerian striker played all 90 minutes but could not find the net against a stubborn defence.
The 27-year-old recorded seven shots, with two on target, and had 10 touches inside the opposition penalty area.
His best opportunity came from a close-range header, but goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat produced an important save. Osimhen also delivered the cross that Leroy Sané failed to convert from close range in first-half stoppage time.
Galatasaray eventually secured victory in the 88th minute when substitute Deniz Gül’s effort slipped through Eğribayat’s hands and into the net.
7. Samuel Chukwueze involved as Milan survive Atalanta
AC Milan 3-2 Atalanta | Serie A |
Samuel Chukwueze featured as AC Milan claimed a 3-2 victory over Atalanta at San Siro.
Milan raced into a three-goal lead through Gonçalo Ramos, Adrien Rabiot and Mario Gila. Ramos converted a penalty in the 24th minute, Rabiot doubled the advantage in the 43rd, and Gila headed home in the 57th minute.
Chukwueze started the match but was substituted in the 53rd minute. He had a shooting opportunity early in the second half, while Milan’s attacking play continued to stretch Atalanta’s defence.
Atalanta fought back through Gianluca Gaetano in the 66th minute and Nikola Krstović in the 81st. Mike Maignan then made an important intervention to help Milan preserve their lead.
6. Tochukwu Nnadi: Marseille’s midfield enforcer
Angers 2-5 Marseille | French Ligue 1 |
Tochukwu Nnadi featured in Marseille’s five-goal away victory against Angers. The Nigerian midfielder made his first start of the season and he impressed from start to finish.
With their hosts threatening a comeback at 2-3, Nnadi set up Morocco’s Amine Harit for Marseille’s fourth goal in the 83rd minute before Brazilian forward Igor Paixão completed the rout three minutes later.
5. Rafiu Durosinmi: A goal in Genk’s cup victory
Excelsior Virton 0-2 Genk | Belgian Cup |
Rafiu Durosinmi helped Genk progress with a goal in their 2-0 Belgian Cup victory over Excelsior Virton.
The Nigerian forward struck in the 28th minute to double Genk’s advantage after Daan Heymans had opened the scoring in the 17th minute. That early cushion gave Genk control of the tie and allowed them to manage the contest without conceding.
Durosinmi’s goal was his seventh of the season across competitions.
4. Cyriel Dessers on target in Panathinaikos’ five-goal win
Panathinaikos 5-1 Asteras Tripolis | Greek Super League |
Cyriel Dessers found the net as Panathinaikos overwhelmed Asteras Tripolis 5-1 in Athens.
The Nigerian striker scored in the 63rd minute, converting a pass from Imran Louza to extend Panathinaikos’ advantage. The goal came during a dominant second-half spell in which the hosts continued to punish their opponents.
Stefan de Vrij had scored in the 27th minute before Louza added another four minutes later. Dessers then joined the scoresheet, with Davide Calabria and Andreas Tetteh adding further goals as Panathinaikos completed a convincing victory.
3. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s late goal seals Lazio’s statement win
Juventus 0-3 Lazio | Serie A |
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru produced a decisive contribution in Lazio’s impressive 3-0 victory away to Juventus in Turin.
Lazio had taken the lead through Oliver Provstgaard’s 37th-minute header, before Gustav Isaksen doubled the advantage in the 66th minute. Juventus struggled to turn possession into clear chances, leaving the visitors in control as the game entered its closing stages.
Dele-Bashiru then completed the victory in the 89th minute. The Nigerian midfielder drove forward on a counter-attack and finished from inside the box, capping a convincing away performance against one of Italy’s leading clubs.
2. Alex Iwobi: The match-winner who gave Fulham relief
Fulham 1-0 Hull City | Premier League |
Alex Iwobi delivered one of the weekend’s most important goals when Fulham defeated Hull City 1-0 at Craven Cottage.
The Nigerian midfielder scored the only goal of the match, helping Fulham claim their first league victory of the season and giving manager Álvaro Arbeloa his first Premier League win in charge.
The result lifted Fulham off the bottom of the table and eased pressure on Arbeloa after a difficult opening run.
1. Akor Adams: The Serie A winner who stunned Napoli
Venezia 1-0 Napoli | Serie A |
Akor Adams takes first place after scoring the only goal in Venezia’s 1-0 victory over Napoli at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.
The Nigerian striker struck in the 49th minute, ending a four-game scoring drought and giving Venezia their first league win of the season.
Adams played the full 90 minutes and finished with six shots, three of them on target. His goal came early in the second half, and Venezia defended their advantage to secure three valuable points.
