Nigeria Super Eagles rising star Uche claims prestigious Baller of the Week award

In a weekend dominated by Nigerian talent across Europe’s top leagues, Christantus Uche delivered a breakout performance that eclipsed the bigger-name stars and earned him the title of Baller of the Week.

Uche, 22, was at the centre of Getafe’s decisive victory away to Celta Vigo in La Liga. The rising Super Eagles midfielder was involved in both goals, first supplying the assist for Liso to open the scoring, then sealing the result with his strike 18 minutes from time.

The showed Uche’s immediate impact in Spain’s top flight and marked his first goal of the season, signalling a promising ascent for a player still early in his European career.

The weekend’s action featured several notable Nigerian performances as reported by Pulse Sports. Victor Osimhen, making his remarkable return to Galatasaray, started on the bench and failed to find the net after coming on as a substitute in a 1-0 victory over Karagümrük.

Besiktas’ Wilfred Ndidi also made a strong impression on his debut after moving from Leicester City, driving the midfield in a 2-1 victory over Eyüpspor.

But it was Uche’s two-way influence, a sharp assist and a goal, that captured attention and, in the eyes, and defined the weekend for Nigerian talent abroad.

He created three chances, two key passes, scored with his only shot on target, from two attempts, made four recoveries, won nine duels and one tackle

His performance helped Getafe claim important three points and enhance his standing as one of the brightest young hopes in Europe’s elite leagues.

Elsewhere, Akor Adams added an assist for Sevilla in a 3-2 defeat at Athletic Club, while England witnessed a Nigerian-heavy slate as Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi helped Nottingham Forest to a 3-1 victory over Brentford.

However, none of those players were a match for Uche, who has now continued from where he stopped last season - his debut.

As Getafe look to climb the La Liga table, the performance of Christantus Uche has stoked excitement about what he can achieve in the months ahead.

What’s next: Uche and Getafe return to league action next weekend, where they face Sevilla, with Nigerian stars Adams, Chidera Ejuke and Kelechi Iheanacho.

Super Eagles fans will surely be watching closely to see if the youngster can maintain this level of influence and continue to push for a more national team call-up.