Author: Aishat Akanni
Nigerian players across top leagues in the diaspora were in action this weekend for their respective clubs.
Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen has finally broken his goal drought and sent a message to the fans, expressing his gratitude for their support and promising more to come.
West Bromwich forward, Josh Maja was on the scoresheet as his side fell to a 3-2 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, on Saturday.
It was a moment Galatasaray fans had been eagerly awaiting, and when it arrived, Victor Osimhen made sure it carried a message.
Nigerian striker, Victor Olatunji found the back of the net for Sparta Prague in their League clash against Sigma Olomouc, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory as they lost 3-2 at home, on Friday night.
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi provided an assist but also scored an unfortunate own goal as Leicester City suffered a late 4-2 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, on Saturday.
Kevin Martins, son of former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins, has made an impressive start to his senior career by helping Monza secure a 3-1 victory over Brescia in the Coppa Italia.
Form is temporary, but class is permanent, and it’s the case with Victor Moses who opened his Championship account for the season despite Luton Town’s 3-1 defeat to Plymouth.
Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika experienced a frustrating night as he received the first straight red card of his career during Club Brugge’s 1-1 draw against Charleroi at the Stade de Pays de Charleroi.
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed the host countries and the qualifying schedule for the next edition of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).
