Great weekend it was for Nigerian footballers plying their trades in Europe.
Victor Osimhen, Josh Maja, Paul Onuachu, and Simy Nwankwo were all on target for their clubs in Europe while the likes of Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo were also involved for their clubs.
It was general a good weekend for the Super Eagles stars so in this article, Netbet Nigeria would focus on 7 out of the best.
7. Alex Iwobi (Everton, England)
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was in action his side Everton played a 2-2 draw against Liverpool in the Merseyside Derby on Saturday.
The match was one of the most anticipated game from last week and it did lived up to its expectations. It was an action packed game that saw both teams pushing one another for the entire duration of the game.
But it was marred by the injury to Liverpool key man Virgil van Dijk who ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and could be out for more than 8 months.
6. Zaidu Sanusi (Porto, Portugal)
Super Eagles left back Zaidu Sanusi was the talk all over Portugal on Saturday after his excellent display in Porto’s 2-2- draw against Sporting Lisbon.
Sanusi capped his beautiful full debut display with an assist for Porto’s first goal which happened to be an equaliser.
He could have gone from hero to zero when a red card and penalty was awarded to him but upon a second check through VAR he was cleared of any foul.
Porto fans are particularly happy with the Nigerian for effortlessly fitting into the team after the lost their key man Alex Telles to Manchester United.
5. Mikel Obi (Stoke City, England)
A team with Mikel Obi covering the back four would always challenge for titles. The retired Super Eagles star was in action again for Stoke as they secured a 2-0 win at Luton Town.
Mikel was in action from the beginning to the end as Stoke City kept another clean sheet and his effort is also recognized by his manager.
4. Josh Maja (Bordeaux, France)
Super Eagles strike Josh Maja came from the bench to score a super goal for Bordeaux in their 3-1 loss to Olympique Marseille on Saturday.
Maja did a good job before scoring a fantastic goal which was just a consolation for his side in their loss to OM.
3. Simy Nwankwo (Crotone, Italy)
Simy Nwankwo wasn’t fazed by the presence of Juventus stars as he helped his newly promoted Crotone to a 1-1 draw against Juventus.
The lanky Nigerian striker converted from the 12-yard to give Crotone the lead before former Real Madrid, Atletico and Chelsea star Alvaro Morata equalized for the champions.
2. Victor Osimhen (Napoli, Italy)
Victor Osimhen finally scored his first Italian Serie A goal and he did a grand style. Victor only needed an assist from the goalkeeper before putting his name on the score sheet.
It was a goal that he deserved after all the work he has put in for his club in their previous games and his coach, Gennaro Gattuso was happy for him.
“I’m happy that Chucky [Lozano] scored two and I’m especially pleased for Osimhen because he hadn’t scored yet and he deserved a goal for all the hard work he’s been putting in for the team.
“He offers us all sorts of options going forward.
“Victor was a player I wanted and I’m grateful to the president for bringing him in. It wasn’t easy but we’ve got ourselves a fabulous player.”
1. Paul Onuachu (Genk, Belgium)
Big Paul continued from where he left it off before going on the international break. He scored his 8th goal of the season to help Genk to a 2-1 win against Sporting Charleroi on Sunday,
Paul Onuachu maintained and increased his position at the top of the Belgian pro league top scorer chart with one more goal than the nearest player.
Games would continue this midweek with European football and a lot of Nigerian players would be in action. You can bet on football on our platform.
