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As the curtains drop on football Leagues across Europe several Nigerian players had noteworthy performances, with some playing their final games of the season.
Starting on a high note, it was a historic night as Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella made Bundesliga history with Bayer Leverkusen.
Boniface was impressive in the 2-1 win over Augsburg at the Bay Arena, scoring the first goal as the club ended a 120-year wait for Bundesliga glory and completing the season unbeaten.
Boniface and Tella joined an exclusive group of Nigerian players who have won a European league title without suffering a defeat, similar to Nwankwo Kanu with Arsenal in the 2003-04 season.
The trio of Calvin Bassey, Joe Aribo, and Leon Balogun did it with Rangers in the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership League season.
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong celebrated winning the Greek Super League with PAOK.
Ekong, who hasn’t made an appearance for his club since January as he continues his recovery from injury, won his first professional title with club.
In Scotland, Cyriel Dessers provided an assist as Rangers drew 3-3 with Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.
Bright Osayi-Samuel played a crucial role as Fenerbahce kept their Super Lig title hopes alive with a narrow win over Galatasaray.
Osayi-Samuel played the full 90 minutes, making three clearances and winning five duels.
In England, Joe Aribo’s Southampton defeated West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Championship play-off second leg, to advance 3-1 on aggregate after a scoreless first leg.
Aribo was subbed off late, while his compatriot Semi Ajayi was an unused substitute for West Brom.
Southampton will now compete in the English Championship promotion play-off final, often regarded as the richest game in football.
