Nigerian Footballers Overseas: Finally Making Waves!
Nigerian Football Stars Shine Abroad: Weekend Recap
It was a weekend of remarkable achievements for Nigerian football stars plying their trade abroad. From Serie A to the NWSL, Nigerian players displayed outstanding performances, with some securing crucial goals and assists. Let’s take a closer look at how these talented individuals fared:
Italy:
– Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan): After a long wait, Chukwueze opened his Serie A account with a stunning volley in AC Milan’s 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona. This marked his first league goal for the club, and fans are eager to see more of his prolific form.
– Michael Folorunso (Hellas Verona): The Italian-born Nigerian midfielder couldn’t find the net as Hellas Verona fell 3-1 to AC Milan.
England:
– Carney Chukwuemeka & Noni Madueke (Chelsea):Chukwuemeka and Madueke played crucial roles in Chelsea’s 4-2 FA Cup win against Leicester City. Chukwuemeka, returning from injury, scored after a clever flick, while Madueke sealed the victory with a long-range strike.
– Wilfred Ndidi & Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City):Ndidi played 77 minutes as Leicester City suffered a 4-2 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Iheanacho was an unused substitute in the game.
Spain:
– Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid Feminine):Ajibade made a significant impact coming off the bench in Atletico Madrid Feminine’s 1-0 win against Granada. With four goals and four assists this season, she continues to shine for her team.
Turkey:
– Ibrahim Olawoyin (Rizespor): Olawoyin scored his fifth Super Lig goal in Rizespor’s 3-1 victory over Gaziantep, showcasing his attacking prowess.
Germany:
– Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen):Tella played a part in Bayer Leverkusen’s 3-2 win over Freiburg, maintaining their push for the Bundesliga title.
Belgium:
– Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge): Onyedika played the full 90 minutes for Club Brugge in a 2-1 loss to St. Truiden, despite the defeat, Club Brugge secured a spot in the title playoffs.
USA:
– Ifeoma Onumonu (Utah Royals): Onumonu’s Utah Royals suffered a 2-0 loss to Chicago Women in the NWSL opening week.
– Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash): Alozie played 18 minutes in Houston Dash’s 5-1 defeat against North Carolina Courage.
– Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns): Payne made her NWSL debut for Portland Thorns FC in a thrilling 5-4 loss to Kansas City Current.
France:
-Terem Moffi (Nice): Moffi impressed with a brace in OGC Nice’s 3-1 victory over RC Lens, taking his league goal tally to nine for the season.
– Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC): Nnadozie showcased her penalty-saving prowess, helping Paris FC to a dominant 4-0 win against Guingamp.
These stellar performances highlight the talent and skill of Nigerian footballers on the global stage. As they continue to excel, fans eagerly anticipate more outstanding displays in the weeks to come.
