Nigerian stars shine across Europe as Osimhen, Orban, Onyedika score for clubs
Nigerian footballers delivered a prolific weekend across European leagues, with Super Eagles regulars Victor Osimhen, Gift Orban, and Raphael Onyedika all finding the net for their clubs. Osimhen marked his daughter's birth with a header in Galatasaray's 4-0 win over Konyaspor, reaching nine league goals. Orban matched him with a goal and assist in Amedspor's 5-1 thrashing of Eyüpspor. In Germany, Onyedika scored his first Eintracht Frankfurt goal since his summer move, while Terem Moffi netted for Hamburg against his former Brugge teammate.
Tolu Arokodare headed Ajax past AZ Alkmaar for a 1-0 win, his third consecutive scoring match. Taiwo Awoniyi opened his Premier League account in Coventry's 3-1 victory over Sunderland. Umar Sadiq made an instant impact off the bench, scoring Valencia's winner eight minutes after returning from a seven-week injury layoff. Josh Maja grabbed his fourth Ligue 1 goal despite Le Havre's 5-1 hammering by PSG.
Kelechi Iheanacho's remarkable 12-match scoring streak for Bursaspor ended in a 3-0 win, though he remains the Turkish second tier's top scorer with 16 goals. Paul Onuachu returned from injury for Trabzonspor, while Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey featured in Fulham's draw at Aston Villa.
With 12 Nigerians scoring or assisting across eight countries, the form guide looks strong ahead of the next international window. Which in-form attacker deserves the next Super Eagles call-up — Orban for his dual threat, Arokodare for his clutch goals, or Sadiq for his instant impact?