Victor Boniface led Naija Stars Abroad on his return to action for Leverkusen in the absence of biggest names Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
Victor Boniface led Naija Stars Abroad on his return to action for Leverkusen in the absence of biggest names Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.
Nigeria and the Super Eagles' finest duo, Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, were missing in action, but returning Victor Boniface led other Nigerians to keep the Naija Stars Abroad flag flying high at the weekend.
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With Osimhen’s Galatasaray not in action in Turkey and Lookman missing Atalanta’s draw due to an injury, Boniface returned with a bang.
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Out with a hamstring since December, the 24-year-old returned for Bayer Leverkusen and celebrated with his first goal of the year in their 3-1 win against Hoffenheim whose consolation was scored by another Nigerian star Gift Orban.
In the English Premier League, the contingent led by Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey had a good weekend. The duo helped Fulham to a big away win at Newcastle United while Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu were rare heroes for Southampton in a 2-1 win at Ipswich.
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Ola Aina and his Nottingham Forest side bounced back to winning ways after that painful defeat to Bournemouth. Aina delivered again with a clean sheet as they thrashed Brighton 7-0.
In Serie A, Samuel Chukwueze was a late substitute in the Milan derby as AC Milan and Inter Milan shared the spoils. Moses Simon also featured in Nantes’ win at Reims in the French Ligue 1.
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Another player who made the headlines is Super Eagles skipper William Troost-Ekong, who was on target again in the Saudi Pro League. However, Troost-Ekong’s effort was not enough to guarantee three points against giants Al-Ittihad.
Super Falcons forward Risola Babajide was also another Nigerian player abroad who was on the score sheet for her club.
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The talented Babajide added to her tally as Tenerife defeated Sevilla 2-0 in the Spanish Liga-F