Top Nigerian football players made a big impression for their teams in Europe and America last weekend, entertaining fans with goals, assists, and spectacular performances.
Leading Nigerian football players who made significant contributions to their teams’ victories included Deborah Abiodun, Alex Iwobi, Nathan Tella, Cyriel Dessers, and Victor Osimhen.
From Galatasaray, Turkey, Victor Osimhen
In Turkey, Victor Osimhen maintained his incredible play, taking center stage once more as Galatasaray defeated Eyüpspor 5-1.
Before scoring his own goal in the second half, the Super Eagles forward demonstrated his complete offensive ability by setting up Roland Sallai’s first goal.
His goal, his 31st of the season, is equal to his own best total from the 2022–2023 season, when Napoli won Serie A.
Due to his consistent efforts, Osimhen is currently getting closer to breaking Galatasaray’s record for the most goals scored by a foreign player in a single season, solidifying his status as one of Europe’s best attackers.
Scotland’s Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers
Cyriel Dessers scored for Rangers in their 2-2 tie with St Mirren in Scotland, demonstrating his clinical play once more.
The Nigerian striker scored his 13th goal in the Scottish Premiership and his 23rd goal this season with a calm finish shortly before halftime.
(Fulham, England) Alex Iwobi
Adding to his already amazing assist total, Alex Iwobi helped Fulham defeat Southampton 2-1. The midfield powerhouse recorded his sixth assist of the Premier League season, setting up one of Fulham’s goals.
Iwobi is having his best Premier League season to date with nine goals and six assists in 34 games.
(Bayer Leverkusen, Germany) Nathan Tella
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With an assist in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 victory over Augsburg, Nathan Tella maintained his impressive season.
The winger helped Leverkusen continue their winning streak under manager Xabi Alonso by setting up Patrick Schick’s goal early in the game.
Deborah Abiodun, from Trinity, Texas, USA
Deborah Abiodun, a midfielder for the Super Falcons, gave Dallas Trinity FC another outstanding performance while representing Nigeria in the United States.
She played a key role in her team’s ascent to second place in the USL Super League standings by helping Tamara Bolt score the first goal in their 3-1 victory over Lexington, South Carolina.
