Nigeria’s top performers across Europe produced a mix of brilliance, frustration and grit on Sunday, as Chidozie Awaziem, Jennifer Echegini and Moses Usor headlined a busy day for the country’s foreign legion, Footynaija.com reports.
The most dramatic moment came in Ligue 1, where Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem turned a nightmare into triumph during Nantes’ 1–1 draw with Lorient.
After diverting a cross into his own net just before the break, the centre-back responded with outstanding resolve, powering home a late equaliser, his first goal of the campaign.
Big redemption for Chidozie Awaziem
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) November 23, 2025
⏰ 45+1’: Scores an own goal
⏰ 90+1’: Scores the tying goal for Nantes pic.twitter.com/MxBsipu119
In Italy, Gift Orban endured another frustrating outing as VAR chalked off his early strike in Verona’s 2–1 home defeat to Parma.
The Nigerian striker thought he had put his side ahead inside 10 minutes, only for the decision to be overturned for offside, adding to Verona’s winless run after 12 Serie A matches.
Gift Orban is the Panini Player of the Match! #VeronaJuve pic.twitter.com/Pza8bWYjVG
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 20, 2025
There was joy, however, for Jennifer Echegini in France. The Super Falcons midfielder scored her first goal of the season as PSG Féminines beat Saint-Étienne 4–1 to stay within touching distance of leaders Lyon. Echegini, increasingly influential in midfield, sealed the win with a composed stoppage-time finish.
In Germany, Victor Boniface continues to search for his first goal for Werder Bremen after a quiet second-half cameo in their 2–0 defeat to RB Leipzig.
Victor Boniface enjoying the Olamide live in London at the OVO Wembley Arena livestream on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/ZpsEuNtZSF
— DestinyCrystal (@sharafa_basit) November 23, 2025
Meanwhile in Turkey, Anthony Dennis impressed in Goztepe’s midfield during a disciplined 0–0 draw with Kocaelispor as he fights for an AFCON place.
Wilfred Ndidi put in a full-shift for Besiktas in their 1–1 draw with Samsunspor, offering composure and defensive balance.
Elsewhere in the Süper Lig, Ibrahim Olawoyin came off the bench for Rizespor but could not prevent a late collapse in a 5–2 loss to Fenerbahçe.
Austria provided one of the day’s standout attacking displays as Moses Usor scored his third league goal of the season in LASK’s 3–1 win over Sturm Graz, also creating two major chances that teammates failed to convert.
In Spain, talented star John Nwankwo Donald remained on the bench as Elche earned a spirited 2–2 draw with Real Madrid.
