Some of the best football players in Nigeria made big waves for their teams in Europe and America last weekend. They kept fans excited with their goals, assists, and spectacular performances.
Leading Nigerian football players like Deborah Abiodun, Alex Iwobi, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, and Victor Osimhen set the standard with crucial contributions to their teams’ victories.
Osimhen Victor (Galatasaray, Turkey)
As Galatasaray defeated Eyüpspor 5-1, Victor Osimhen once again took center stage, continuing his incredible play in Turkey.
After assisting Roland Sallai’s first goal and scoring his own in the second half, the Super Eagles striker displayed his full offensive ability.
This goal, which is his 31st of the season, is equal to his personal best total from Napoli’s 2022–2023 Serie A championship campaign.
Osimhen’s unrelenting efforts have solidified his status as one of Europe’s top forwards and allowed him to get closer to breaking Galatasaray’s record for the most goals scored by a foreign player in a single season.
From Rangers, Scotland, Cyriel Dessers
Once again, Cyriel Dessers scored for Rangers in their 2-2 tie with St Mirren in Scotland.
Just before halftime, the Nigerian striker scored his first goal with a calm finish, his 13th in the Scottish Premiership and his 23rd goal of the season.
Iwobi Alex (Fulham, England)
The 2-1 triumph of Fulham over Southampton saw Alex Iwobi add to his already outstanding assist total. With his sixth assist of the Premier League season, the midfield powerhouse assisted Fulham in scoring one of their goals.
In 34 games, Iwobi has nine goals and six assists, making this his most successful Premier League season to date.
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Nathan Tella (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen)
In Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 victory over Augsburg, Nathan Tella contributed an assist, extending his impressive season.
Early in the game, the winger set up Patrick Schick’s goal, assisting Leverkusen in extending their winning streak under manager Xabi Alonso.
Deborah Abiodun, who lives in Dallas Trinity, USA
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun gave Dallas Trinity FC another outstanding performance, raising the Nigerian flag high in the United States.
In their 3-1 victory over Lexington, South Carolina, she helped Tamara Bolt score the first goal, which helped her team move up to second position in the USL Super League standings.
