Nigerian footballers continued to make their mark across Europe over the weekend, with goals, assists and impressive individual performances headlining another busy round of club action.
Samuel Chukwueze made an immediate impact off the bench for AC Milan, providing the assist for Alphadjo Cisse’s 68th-minute goal against Juventus. Chukwueze featured for 30 minutes before Milan conceded a dramatic 90+2-minute equaliser through Gatti as the encounter ended in a draw.
Victor Osimhen found the net for the sixth time this season for Galatasaray in their away Super Lig victory over Basaksehir. However, the Nigerian striker was forced off with an injury in the first half. Early reports suggest he could be sidelined for at least a month, although the full extent of the injury remains to be confirmed.
At Trabzonspor, Paul Onuachu enjoyed a productive but injury-hit outing, scoring twice before being forced to leave the pitch. The striker featured for 44 minutes, opening the scoring in the fifth minute before completing his brace in the 22nd minute. Chibuike Nwaiwu also impressed as Trabzonspor secured a big home victory over Genclerbirligi.
Akor Adams played 70 minutes for Venezia in their 3-2 Serie A defeat away to Frosinone, creating one clear chance as his side suffered another setback.
In the Women’s Super League, Chiamaka Nnadozie put in a solid performance in goal for Brighton, but could not prevent a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, with the decisive goal arriving inside the opening 10 minutes.
Rasheedat Ajibade started the new PSG Feminine league campaign in style, scoring after just three minutes in a 2-0 away victory over RC Lens. The Super Falcons captain played all 90 minutes, created four chances and was assisted by compatriot Jennifer Echegini, who featured for 62 minutes.
Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive scoring run, finding the net for the fourth consecutive game despite Ajax suffering a 3-1 home defeat to PSV.
In Scotland, Emmanuel Fernandez delivered a strong defensive display for Rangers, winning nine duels and making two tackles in 89 minutes during a narrow league victory over Motherwell.
Elsewhere, Frank Onyeka and Taiwo Awoniyi featured for Coventry City in their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City.
In the Czech Republic, Emmanuel Ayaosi recorded a goal and an assist in Slavia Praha’s comfortable win over Zbrojovka Brno, while Samuel Isife also registered an assist.
In Turkey, Tosin Kehinde delivered one of the weekend’s standout displays, scoring twice and providing an assist as Bandırmaspor secured a big victory over Boluspor.
