Top Performing Nigerian Footballers Abroad Last Weekend: Osimhen, Onuachu, Others

Top Performing Nigerian Footballers Abroad Last Weekend: Osimhen, Onuachu, Others
Ndidi, Lookman and Onyedika impressed despite mixed results.
Several Nigerian players recorded valuable minutes across Europe.

Nigerian footballers recorded impressive outings across Europe last weekend, with several Super Eagles stars delivering decisive performances for their clubs in league and cup matches.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that below is a listicle breakdown of the standout Nigerian players abroad and their performances.

1. Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)
Victor Osimhen continued his fine scoring form, netting his ninth league goal of the season in Galatasaray’s dominant 3-0 victory over Rizespor. The striker capped the win by rounding the goalkeeper and finishing from a tight angle.
The goal took his overall tally to 52 for the Turkish giants, moving him into fourth place among Galatasaray’s all-time foreign goal scorers, ahead of Bafetimbi Gomis. Only Milan Baros, Gheorghe Hagi and Mauro Icardi now rank higher.

2. Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey)
Paul Onuachu was on target twice as Trabzonspor defeated Samsunspor 3-0. He opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a powerful header before sealing his brace in the 81st minute with a composed finish. The Super Eagles forward remains one of Trabzonspor’s most reliable attackers this season.

3. Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey)
Wilfred Ndidi delivered a solid midfield performance, playing all 90 minutes in Besiktas’ 2-2 draw with Alanyaspor. The vice-captain has now made 16 league appearances and continues to anchor the team’s midfield effectively.

4. Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain)
Ademola Lookman kept his place in Atletico Madrid’s starting lineup against Real Betis. Although his first half effort was ruled offside and Atletico lost 1-0, the winger showed encouraging signs as he adapts to Diego Simeone’s system.

5. Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, Spain)
Akor Adams started Sevilla’s 1-1 draw with Girona before being substituted late on, while Chidera Ejuke came on at halftime to add attacking intensity. Adams has now scored three goals in his last four matches.

6. Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Raphael Onyedika played the full match as Club Brugge cruised to a 3-0 win over Standard Liege, maintaining their push for the league title ahead of a Champions League knockout clash.

7. Other Notable Performances
Moses Simon featured in Paris FC’s goalless draw with Auxerre, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru earned minutes off the bench for Lazio against Juventus. In England, Chiamaka Nnadozie made several saves for Brighton Women despite a narrow 3-2 defeat to West Ham.