Over the weekend, Nigerian players had varied successes in top European leagues. Ademola Lookman stole the spotlight, scoring a brace for Atalanta in their 3-0 victory over Napoli, bringing his tally to six goals in eight games. Ola Aina also shone, netting his first goal of the season as Nottingham Forest triumphed over West Ham, while Maduka Okoye faced a setback, scoring an own goal in Udinese’s 2-0 loss to Juventus.
In other performances, Akor Adams struggled to make an impact for Montpellier, and Tolu Arokodare contributed an assist for Genk in their 2-0 win over Antwerp. Wilfred Ndidi played a solid game for Leicester, ending in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town, and Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu helped Southampton secure a crucial 1-0 win over Everton.
Additional highlights included Victor Boniface for Leverkusen, Frank Onyeka impressing for Augsburg, and Chuba Akpom playing a key role in Ajax’s comeback win against PSV. Nigerian talents also featured in Portugal, Turkey, and Belgium, showcasing their resilience and contributing to their teams’ successes across European football.
