Gifted Markson
This past weekend was a thrilling one for Super Eagles players across Europe’s top leagues as they put in impressive performances for their respective clubs.
Fulham Triumphs with Iwobi and Bassey Leading the Charge
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were instrumental in Fulham’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City at Craven Cottage. Iwobi scored his first goal of the season with a well-taken strike, while Bassey put in a solid defensive shift to help secure the win. Unfortunately for Wilfred Ndidi, his Leicester City side couldn’t find a way to overcome the hosts.
Aina and Aribo Start, Awoniyi’s Impact Off the Bench
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Ola Aina and Joe Aribo were both in the starting line-ups for Southampton and Nottingham Forest, respectively. Taiwo Awoniyi came off the bench for Forest and made a significant impact, helping his team secure a vital 1-0 away win.
Chukwueze’s Late Cameo, Okoye Shines in Serie A
In Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze made a late appearance for AC Milan in their 2-1 away defeat to Parma. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye had a stellar performance, helping Udinese to a 2-1 home victory over Lazio. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was a second-half substitute for Lazio but couldn’t prevent the loss.
Sadiq and Iheanacho Feature in La Liga Action
In Spain, Umar Sadiq came on as a substitute in Real Sociedad’s narrow 1-0 away win over Espanyol. Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke also featured off the bench for Sevilla, but they couldn’t prevent a 2-1 home defeat to Villarreal.
Boniface Stars in Bundesliga Opener
Victor Boniface was in action for Bayer Leverkusen, playing 82 minutes as they kicked off their Bundesliga campaign with a 3-1 away victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Nathan Tella was an unused substitute in the match.
Moses Simon Shines in France
In Ligue 1, Moses Simon was the star of the show for Nantes as he opened the scoring in the 14th minute, setting the tone for a comfortable 2-0 home win over Auxerre. Simon’s goal was his first of the season, and it gave Nantes a much-needed boost early in the game.
Osimhen Absent as Napoli Dominate
Victor Osimhen was notably absent from Napoli’s squad as they cruised to a 3-0 win over Bologna on Sunday night. With transfer rumors swirling, Osimhen’s future remains uncertain as the window draws to a close.
The weekend’s action showed that Super Eagles players are making their mark across Europe, and fans will be eager to see more from these stars as the season progresses.