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Nigerian players were back in action for their respective clubs over the weekend, with some finding the back of the net, continuing a trend where hardly a week goes by without a Nigerian making headlines in Europe.

Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form for Galatasaray, scoring a crucial penalty in their hard-fought 3-2 victory over Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.

The CHAN Eagles began their preparations for the final 2025 CHAN playoff against arch-rivals Ghana with a narrow 1-0 victory over Grassrunners FC in a friendly match on Sunday afternoon.

DR Congo striker Real Betis forward Cédric Bakambu has named Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman as his favorite to win the CAF African Footballer of the Year award, citing the Nigerian’s remarkable performances for both club and country.

Former Galatasaray forward Burak Yılmaz has heaped praise on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, describing him as a player “above the Turkish League.”

Nigerian striker Elijah Adebayo was on target for Luton Town in their 1-1 draw against Swansea City at Kenilworth Road in the EFL Championship.

Former Super Eagles player Samson Siasia has called on Augustine Eguavoen to step down as the interim head coach of the national squad, citing a conflict of interest with his role as Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

Ademola Lookman has expressed his desire to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, describing it as a “dream come true.” 

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has capped an incredible November by clinching Nottingham Forest’s Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards.  

Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has lauded Alex Iwobi’s impressive performances for Fulham this season, while urging the midfielder to maintain consistency when representing Nigeria.