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The Nigerian midfielder had been out since December after sustaining an injury against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Rangers will look to build on their momentum when they face Queen’s Park in a Scottish Cup fifth-round clash on Sunday.

Simon’s impressive form this season has been crucial for Nantes, and his nomination for the Goal of the Month award further highlights his impact.

However, Nigeria’s absence from the continental showpiece means they will also miss out on the global tournament.

Football and life are about timing. This time, Awoniyi finds himself watching as someone else takes their chance.

However, facing a suspension from the first team, Osimhen forced a move on loan to Turkey with Galatasaray until the end of the season.

Marseille signed the defender as a 20-year-old from Nigerian League side Lobi Stars in January of 2005.

While Murphy stole the spotlight, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, another player of Nigerian descent, made an important contribution to Arsenal.

With this goal, Boniface has now hit double digits for the second straight season, scoring ten goals across all competitions.

Just minutes later, Olawoyin won a penalty after being fouled by Rakoczy, which Jurecka confidently converted in the 14th minute, putting Rizespor 2-0 ahead.