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How Nigerian Players Performed At The Weekend.

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It was an action packed and suspense soaked weekend at the weekend across top European leagues as the quest for domestic glory comtinues

Nigerian born and eligible players weren’t left out as they featured for their various clubs at the weekend.

1. Semi Ajayi (West Brom, England)

The Utility Nigerian Super Eagles played was involved all 90mins at the weekend as his cruised to a (3-0) home win against Bristol City.

2. Jamilu Collins (Paderborn, Germany)

The Nigerian international and his German based outfit, Paderborn, suffered a home defeat in the hands of, Hamburger SV. Paderborn remains without a win in two games.

3. Gideon Nnamdi Agunwa (Atmosfera Lithuania)

The Nigerian Sensational forward was a second half Substitute as his side cruised to a (3-0) home win against, Riteriai 2 to mark the end of the season.

The Nigerian born forward ended the season on a high note as he amassed a total of 7 league goals to help his side finish at the 7 position on the log.

4. Reuben Yem (Trencin, Slovakia)

The Nigerian eligible defender and his Slovakian side bagged maximum points on the road as they piped, Moravce-Vrable, to make up for it’s post point on 11.

Yem fellow compatriots, Philip Azango, Abubakar Ghali featured in the big win away from home.

5. Sadiq Umar (Almeria, Spain)

The gangling Nigerian striker was a second half substitute on Sunday night as his side pummled, Mirandes (1-4) to cart away maximum points away from home.

6. Troost-Ekong (Watford, England)

After a disappointing outing on Matchday 8, Troost-Ekong and his Watford side pulled a big win away from home in a dramatic 7goals thriller against Everton.

7. Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England)

Kelechi Iheanacho was involved for all 90mins on Sunday afternoon as Leicester City recorded a slim (1-2) away win against Premier league new boys, Brentford.

8. Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England)

The combative Super Eagles defensive midfielder was involved in his side disappointing home lose against, Leicester City on Sunday afternoon.

9. Taiwo Awoniyi (Union Berlin, Germany)

The in form Super Eagles striker pulled another goal at the weekend against, Stuttgart, to add to his goal tally in the German Bundesliga current season.

10. Simy Nwankwo (Salerinitana, Italy)

The tall lanky striker lasted for 65min at the weekend in his side disappointing home defeat against, Empoli, in a 6goals thriller.

11. Joel Obi (Salerinitana, Italy)

The attacking midfielder came off the bench to help his side turn around the scoreline but all to no avail as Empoli condemned, Salerinitana, to a big home lose.

12. Olawale Onanuga (Kastroti, Albania)

The 23years old Nigerian Midfielder played all 90min in his side (0-1) slim home lose at the weekend against, Laci in the Albanian topflight league.

13. Odion Jude Ighalo (Al-Shbaba, Saudi Arabia)

The former Nigeria international brace was all his Saudi Arabian side needed to record a big win away from home against, Al-Ittihad.

14. Alhassan Yusuf (Royal Antwerp, Belgium)

Alhassan Yusuf made a second consecutive start in the Antwerp team after return from injury to help his side salvage points against, Club Brugge on Sunday.

15. James Adeniyi (Maccabi Petah Tikva Israel)

The Nigerian eligible striker opened his goal account in the Israeli topflight league to help his side record a win at the weekend.

16. Peter Olayinka (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)

The Super Eagles striker added to his goal tally on Matchday 12 in the Czech topflight as his side held home team, Ceske Budejovice to a (2-2) draw.

17. Charles Geoffrey (Lahti, Finland)

The 24years striker fired blank in his side (0-0) draw against, AC Oulu on Matchday 25.

18. Tolu Arokodare (Amiens, France)

Arokodare Tolu was a second half substitute in his side convincing (3-0) home win against, Valenciennes on Saturday afternoon.

19. Izuchukwu Anthony (Hapoel Haifa, Israel)

The centre forward featured for all 90mins and fired blank in his side defeat away from home against, Beitar Jerusalem.

20. Taofeek Ismaheel (Fredrikstad, Norway)

The 21 years old Nigerian added to his going tally at the weekend to propel his Norwegian side to a (1-2) big win away from against, Grorud.

21. Shuaibu Ibrahim (Jerv, Norway)

The Nigerian played all 90mins with a goal to his name in his club dramatic (3-2) win against, Start.

22. Joe Aribo (Rangers, Scotland)

The Nigeria Super Eagles Midfielder played and gave all in his side (1-2) slim win away against, Mirren.

23. Ibrahim Olawoyin ((Malmo FF, Sweden)

The former Enugu Rangers winger opened his goal account in the Turkish second division league with a brace.

24. Olarenwaju Kayode (Sivasspor, Turkey)

The Nigerian forward fired blank at the weekend as his side were held to a (1-1) draw against, Adana Demirspor

25. Alex Iwobi (Everton, England)

The Nigerian Super Eagles player was involved in his side surprise (2-5) dramatic lose against, Watford.

26. Moses Simon (Nantes, France)

Ever present Moses Simon led his side at the weekend to another win against, Clermont Foot.

27. Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Italy)

In form Osimhen who bagged a goal on Thursday in the Europa league fired blank in the domestic league as his Italian side held AS Roma to a draw.

28. Ola Aina (Torino, Italy)

Aina was on parade for his Italian side, Torino, as they salvaged maximum points in a dramatic (3-2) home win against, Genoa.

29.Samuel Chukwueze (Villareal, Spain)

Samuel Chukwueze made his second feature after a long injury as his side recorded a lose at the weekend against, Athletico Bilbao.

30. Paul Ebere Onuachu (Genk, Belgium)

The inform striker fired blank in his side disappointing home defeat on Sunday against, Gent.

31. Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow, Russia)

The dashing winger added to his goal tally in the current Russian topflight league to aid his side to victory.

32. Akinkunmi Amoo (Hammarby, Sweden)

The petit winger added to his goal tally in the current Swedish Allevenkan league in his side (4-3) win against, Ostersunds.

33. Stephen Odey (Randers, Denmark)

The former Nigeria professional football league goal king fired blank in his side slim home win at the weeknd.

34. Bonaventure Dennis (Watford, England)

The former Club Brugge winger came off the bench to record a goal and an assist in his side dramatic away win against Everton at the weekend.

35. David Okereke (Venzia FC, Italy)

The former Nigeria Junior International goal wasn’t enough to lead his side to victory against, Sassuolo at the weekend.

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Bruno Onyemaechi: The Super Eagles Defender On Everyone Lips

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The Nigeria Super Eagles after a long-while bounced back to winning ways following their 3-0 convincing win over Benin Republic in one of the 2025 African Cup Of Nations qualifiers played yesterday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Following the team overall performance, one name, a Super Eagles player has been continually mentioned by Nigeria football enthusiasts across various social media platforms following his remarkable and solid performance against Benin Republic.

Boavista Futebol Clube of Portugal defender, Bruno Onyemaechi, is that one Super Eagles player who has been on the lips of many as some are yet to get over the incredible performance of the rock-solid defender.

Played out all 90mins, Bruno was an absolute beauty in the heart of the Eagles backline as he ran the show from the left-back position expertly.

After cutting his teeth in the game at Collins Edwin Football Club in his homeland, Born April 3rd 1999, Bruno journey to stardom started off after been scouted and discovered by top Portuguese Football Agent, Tiago Calisto, of the TGC Management.

Known for giving African players platforms to strive, Tiago Calisto facilitated the transfer of the then unheralded Bruno Onyemaechi from Collins Edwin to Portuguese club, Clube Desportivo Feirense.

The rest the said is history, Bruno Onyemaechi continued to carve a niche for himself in the Portuguese League and remained ever present in the stars studded Clube Desportivo Feirense team following his ability to function in more than one position.

Bruno Onyemaechi hardwork and consistency never went unnoticed as the talented Nigerian youngster discovered by Portuguese Football Agent,Tiago Calisto, earned an invite to the Nigeria Senior National team under coach José Peseiro.

Afterwards his first National Team invitation against Guinea Bissau, Onyemaechi’s incredible performance yesterday against Benin Republic remains a testament to the reason why the Boavista Futebol Club player remains the Nigeria Senior National team first choice left-back defender.

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Done Deal: Morak FC Graduate Erewa Gideon Joins Czech Republic Club FK Jablonec

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Czech Republic topflight league side, FK Jablonec, has completed the transfer of highly rated Nigerian youngster, Erewa Gideon, from Nigerian based Academy side, Morak FC of Warri, Delta State.

Known for his workaholic and box to box style of play, Erewa Gideon, started his professional football career after been discovered by topmost Nigeria, Delta State Academy, Morak FC.

In the ranks of Morak FC, Erewa Gideon, development process attracted lots of offers for the signature of the 18-year-old Nigerian midfielder.

Jostling for his signature, to continue his development, Czech Republic side, FK Jablonec, turned out the Favored to land the promising midfielder,Erewa Gideon.

With the latest transfer of Erewa Gideon to FK Jablonec, the sensational attacking midfielder lists amongst players who joined new club from Nigerian based talent hub, Morak FC.

Knowing for their Eagle eye in identifying and developing talented players, Morak FC lists amongst top Academy in Nigeria parading top talents.

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Ademola Lookman the only African on Ballon D’or shortlist

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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has earned a prestigious nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, solidifying his claim as a top contender for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The 26-year-old is the only African player on the 30-man shortlist, marking a milestone in his career following a remarkable 2023/24 season for both club and country.

Lookman’s nomination follows an impactful footballing year, where he played a key role in leading the Nigerian national team to the AFCON final. He was Nigeria’s top scorer in the tournament, netting three crucial goals as the Super Eagles secured a silver medal. His outstanding performances were vital to Nigeria’s run in the competition.

The forward also had a standout season with his club side, Atalanta. Lookman’s defining moment came during the Europa League final, where he delivered a sensational hat-trick, leading Atalanta to a historic victory over Bayer Leverkusen. This triumph marked Atalanta’s first European title and their first major trophy in 63 years. Across all competitions, Lookman tallied 22 goals—17 for Atalanta and 5 for Nigeria—and added 11 assists, showcasing his ability to perform at the highest level.

Lookman’s breakthrough season and his Ballon d’Or nomination have boosted his standing as a favorite for CAF Men’s Player of the Year. His achievements set him apart as one of Africa’s finest footballers, and his inclusion on the global stage underscores his remarkable development and success.

As the only African player among the elite nominees, Lookman’s impressive record for club and country will likely be a strong factor when CAF names their best African footballer of 2024.

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