Top Performing Nigerian Footballers Abroad Last Weekend

A good number of Nigerian footballers abroad gave a very good account of themselves at their respective clubs across the world.

Some of the Nigerian footballers abroad who were at their best during the weekend include the usual suspects, Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge, Tolu Arokodare of Genk, and Alex Iwobi of Fulham.

Below are all the top Nigerian footballers abroad who performed excellently last weekend:

Spain

Rinsola Babajide (Tenerife):

Falcons striker Babajide made an impressive contribution by scoring early in the match against Barcelona. Although Tenerife ultimately lost 5-1, Babajide’s goal highlights his growing skill set, bringing his season tally to three goals and one assist.

Czech Republic

Igoh Ogbu (Sparta Prague)

Defender Ogbu showcased his strong defensive abilities, helping Sparta Prague secure a dominant 4-0 victory against Budejovice while maintaining a clean sheet. His solid performance has been pivotal as Prague maintain an eight-point lead at the top of the league, with Ogbu appearing in ten matches this season.

England

Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

Iwobi delivered a stunning opener for Fulham with a curled effort from the edge of the box, marking his third goal of the season. Despite Fulham’s 4-1 loss to Wolves, Iwobi’s individual brilliance continues to shine, showcasing his skill against formidable opposition.

Josh Maja (West Brom)

In the Championship, Maja kept up his scoring momentum by netting a goal in West Brom’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Norwich City, further establishing his reputation as a consistent scorer.

Germany

Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen)

Stepping up in the absence of compatriot Victor Boniface, Tella played a crucial role for Bayer Leverkusen, assisting in their comeback victory against Heidenheim, turning a two-goal deficit into a convincing 5-2 win.

Destiny Obiogumu (Nürnberg II)

Obiogumu experienced a career milestone by scoring his first hat-trick during a captivating 3-3 draw with Viktoria Aschaffenburg in the Regionalliga, showcasing his offensive potential.

Italy

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)

Lookman, a nominee for CAF Player of the Year, contributed to Atalanta’s 3-1 victory over Parma with a well-timed goal, bringing his total to 14 goals for the season across all competitions, displaying his scoring prowess.

France

Jennifer Echegini (PSG)

Echegini marked her arrival at PSG with an impressive brace in a commanding 6-1 win over Dijon, scoring her first goals in the Première Ligue and highlighting her potential after a successful stint in Italy.

Belgium

Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge)

Onyedika netted a remarkable long-range goal during Club Brugge’s 7-0 victory against Sint-Truiden, illustrating his capability to influence the game significantly.

Tolu Arokodare (Genk)

Arokodare continued his fine form with his ninth league goal as Genk secured a 3-0 win against Sporting Charleroi, reinforcing his presence in the team’s offence.

Turkey

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

Osimhen played a crucial role in Galatasaray’s narrow 1-0 victory over Bodrum FK. His assist opportunity highlighted his vision, though a missed chance from a teammate prevented him from registering it.

David Akintola and Olawoyin (Rizespor)

Akintola’s man-of-the-match performance, marked by two assists, helped Rizespor achieve a 2-1 victory over Eyüpspor.

David Okereke (Gaziantep)

Okereke came from the bench to round out the scoring in Gaziantep’s convincing 3-0 win against Istanbul Basaksehir, reinforcing the team’s competitive edge.

Ukraine

Samson Iyede (Vorskla)

Iyede played a pivotal role for Vorskla, assisting the first goal and scoring the second in their 2-0 victory over Cherkasy.