Nigerian Footballers were in the spotlight across Europe at the weekend, with several Super Eagles players either finding the net or playing decisive roles for their clubs.
In Spain, Umar Sadiq delivered when it mattered most for Valencia CF, sealing a crucial 2-0 away win over Levante UD at the Estadi Ciutat de València.
After Largie Ramazani had given Valencia the lead, Sadiq struck in the 84th minute to wrap up the match. The Nigerian striker showed impressive strength to outmuscle Matías Moreno in an aerial duel before driving forward and firing past the goalkeeper.
It was his first LaLiga goal since returning to the club in January, and his second in three matches. His last league goal came on April 19, 2025, during his previous spell at the club.
The result lifted Valencia out of the relegation zone, leaving Levante seven points from safety.
In England, Alex Iwobi reached a significant personal milestone as Fulham FC defeated Stoke City 2-1 in the FA Cup at the Bet365 Stadium.
The 29-year-old completed 90 minutes to register his 100th appearance for Fulham, becoming the 183rd player to hit that mark for the Cottagers.
Since joining from Everton in 2023 for €25.7m, Iwobi has scored 16 goals and provided 10 assists, establishing himself as a key figure in Marco Silva’s side.
At Molineux, Tolu Arokodare led the line for Wolverhampton Wanderers in their 1-0 FA Cup win over Grimsby Town. Although he did not get on the scoresheet, the striker was lively, registering three efforts inside the box across 90 minutes as Wolves booked their place in the fifth round.
In Belgium, Raphael Onyedika completed the full match as Club Brugge edged Cercle Brugge 2-1 away from home, maintaining their push near the top of the table.
Elsewhere in Italy, Maduka Okoye endured a difficult afternoon as Udinese Calcio fell 2-1 at home to US Sassuolo, while Gift Orban saw red just 11 minutes into Hellas Verona’s defeat at Parma.
