Naija Stars Abroad: High quality Osimhen bags 200th goal as Lookman seals dream move to Madrid

It was a weekend of drama and historic milestones for Naija Stars Abroad led by their Super Eagles compatriots across Europe. 

While the transfer market provided the off-field fireworks, the Naija Stars Abroad ensured the headlines were dominated by Nigerian excellence on the pitch over the weekend.

In the Turkish Super Lig, Victor Osimhen continues to operate at a level of his own. 

The former African King of Football reached a massive personal landmark during Galatasaray’s 4–0 demolition of Kayserispor on Sunday.

Osimhen netted his 200th career goal (165 club goals, 35 international), doubling Galatasaray's lead from the penalty spot in the 26th minute. 

Not content with just scoring, the Cim-Bom talisman turned architect in the second half, providing a clinical assist for Gabriel Sara to make it 3–0.

Osimhen was central to Galatasaray’s dominance and was deservedly named Man of the Match in the one-sided affairs for the Istanbul giants. 

With 14 goals in 20 appearances this season, he remains the most feared striker in the region.

The biggest news of the weekend undoubtedly came from the transfer offices. 

After months of tension with Atalanta, Ademola Lookman has finally secured his departure to La Liga.

On Sunday evening, Atletico Madrid officially confirmed they had reached an agreement for the 28-year-old forward in a deal worth a total package of €40 million. 

Lookman, who was also a target for Fenerbahce, prioritised the move to Spain to work under Diego Simeone.

“The Nigerian forward is already in Madrid, where he will undergo a medical and will finish formalising his new contract,” the club announced.

In England, it was a weekend of contrasting emotions for Super Eagles stars at Fulham. 

Samuel Chukwueze, who has been in superb form, showed immense bravery by starting against Manchester United on Sunday despite the recent passing of his mother.

Though Fulham fell 3-2 at Old Trafford, Chukwueze’s commitment was the talk of the pre-match conference.

“It was his own decision,” Fulham coach Marco Silva revealed. “We gave all the support... Part of the support is allowing him to feel free. From the first moment, he said he would stay with us.”

Meanwhile, Alex Iwobi was a creative spark for the Cottagers while Calvin Bassey came off the bench to join the Old Trafford party. But the trio left frustrated as they couldn't find the late equaliser. 

Italy: Ebenezer Akinsanmiro continued his bench role since AFCON 2025 for Pisa and watched as they lost 3-1 to Sassuolo at home, where compatriot Rafiu Durosinmi came off the bench to assist the consolation goal.

France: Moses Simon remains the focal point for Paris FC, though the team faced a tough outing this weekend against top-tier opposition in Marseille.

He featured for over an hour in the 2-2 draw while Chidozie Awaziem watched Nantes lose to Lorient from the bench.