It was a wonderful weekend for Naija Stars Abroad and Super Eagles’ biggest names across Europe led by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Umar Sadiq.
The past weekend was another reminder of the quality of talent available to Eric Chelle as Naija Stars Abroad, led by Super Eagles main stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman made telling contributions to their respective teams.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reviews the individual performances of some of them in another edition of the Naija Stars Abroad.
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Nigerian stars shine across Europe as Osimhen and Sadiq score crucial goals, Bassey stuns Manchester United in FA Cup, while Super Falcons internationals match the men’s impressive performances.
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Calvin Bassey stuns Man United in FA Cup to challenge Super Eagles main man Victor Osimhen’s brace and Ifeoma Onumonu’s goal-assist heroics for Naija Stars Abroad.
Victor Osimhen: The Unstoppable Force
Osimhen continued his remarkable form with Galatasaray, scoring the winning goal in their 2-1 victory over Alanyaspor.
This strike was his 17th goal in 20 league appearances, solidifying his position as the main man for the Turkish champions.
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Victor Osimhen leading Galatasaray from the front again.
Osimhen’s header in the 62nd minute sealed the win, extending Galatasaray’s lead over Fenerbahce to seven points in the Super Lig.
Ademola Lookman: Atalanta’s Star Performer
Ademola Lookman was instrumental in Atalanta’s return to winning ways after a stunning 4-0 win over Juventus in Serie A.
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Ademola Lookman wheels away against Juventus.
His 50th Serie A goal capped off a dominant performance, as Atalanta ran riot at the Allianz Stadium.
Lookman’s constant pressure on the Juventus defence was a highlight of the match, contributing to Atalanta’s third-place standing and keeping their Champions League and title hopes alive.
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Umar Sadiq: Valencia’s Talisman
Sadiq maintained his impressive streak, scoring his fourth goal in five La Liga appearances for Valencia.
His strike against Real Valladolid proved decisive, securing a crucial 2-1 win for Valencia and moving them closer to safety in the relegation battle.
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Sadiq Umar is in fine form || Imago
Sadiq’s form has been pivotal since joining Valencia on loan, earning him the Man of the Match award in this fixture and a return to the Super Eagles.
Chidera Ejuke: Sevilla’s Match-Winner
Ejuke scored the lone goal in Sevilla’s 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad, showing his skill with a beautifully curled shot.
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Chidera Ejuke the hero.
This win was a big and important one for Sevilla, as Ejuke’s goal marked a turning point in the match, capitalising on Real Sociedad’s early second-half lapse in concentration.
Other Notable Performances
Alex Iwobi provided an assist for Fulham’s opener against Brighton, though his team ultimately lost. Calvin Bassey played the full match for Brighton.
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Iwobi in action for Fulham || Imago
In the Italian Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze was benched for AC Milan in their 3-2 win over Lecce.
Wilfred Ndidi and Leicester City suffered another defeat, further complicating their Premier League survival hopes.
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Nigeria’s new star Chrisantus Uche.
New Super Eagles midfielder Chrisantus Uche impressed in Getafe’s surprise win over Atletico Madrid, continuing his strong debut season.
Overall, the weekend showed the impact and versatility of Nigerian footballers across Europe, with Osimhen, Lookman, Sadiq, and Ejuke leading the charge.
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Osimhen has scored 17 goals in the Lig this season.
Their performances not only helped their teams’ standings but also reinforced their individual reputations as top-tier players.
