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Naija Stars Abroad: Osimhen and Lookman struggle, Iwobi scores, Ndidi relegated. Okereke, Ikwuemesi shine, Gift nets in NWSL in a mixed weekend for Nigerians across the world.
The weekend brought mixed fortunes for Nigerian stars across Europe and beyond, with Super Eagles trio Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi headlining the action.
Victor Osimhen couldn’t add to his 21-goal haul despite opportunities in Galatasaray’s latest victory in the Super Lig against Bodrum FK.
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09:31 - 14.04.2025
Baller of the Week: Unknown Otele beats Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen to claim award
Basel's mystery man Philip Otele outshines Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen and Jennifer Echegini after scoring twice & assisting in a 4-0 rout. Naija's hidden gem steals the show!
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09:12 - 14.04.2025
Naija Stars Abroad: Fresh Otele, PSG star outshine Super Eagles duo Osimhen & Lookman
Naija Stars Abroad dazzle with goals, assists, and drama from Basel to Benfica, led by the little-known Nigerian winger Otele, Super Eagles main man Victor Osimhen and more.
Osimhen was his lively self but should have grabbed a goal or two, but for his wastefulness as he missed four big chances for the Lions.
David Okereke continued his fine form, scoring his eighth league goal for Gaziantep despite their away defeat in the Super Lig.
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African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, showed improvement but extended his goal drought to six games as Atalanta narrowly defeated Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan at San Siro.
The 27-year-old created two chances, made two key passes in the game, while compatriot Chukwueze managed just seven minutes of action from the bench.
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Alex Iwobi netted his ninth Premier League goal of the season against Chelsea, but Fulham fell short in a thrilling London derby where Calvin Bassey also featured.
Wilfred Ndidi faced heartbreak as Leicester City’s loss to Liverpool confirmed their relegation, joining Southampton’s Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo in the drop.
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In Germany, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella’s Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 with St. Pauli, denting their Bundesliga title hopes.
Tella started, while Boniface came off the bench. Super Falcons’ Monday Gift marked her first start for the Washington Spirit with a goal in the NWSL.
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Rafiu Durosinmi scored in a home win against Dukla Praha, taking his tally to five goals in 11 league games. Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi stole the show for OH Leuven, bagging a brace and an assist in a Belgian top-flight clash with Dender.
Umar Sadiq’s fifth league goal for Valencia earned a vital point off the bench, but Moses Simon couldn’t prevent Nantes’ 2-1 defeat at Rennes.
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The weekend showed the resilience and flair of Naija stars, even as some faced setbacks in their campaigns.
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