Building on great showings from last week, this week delivered even more remarkable moments with several Nigerian players finding the back of the net or contributing to their team’s success.
It’s safe to say that it’s rare for a week to pass without a Nigerian player scoring or assisting. They are simply a force to be reckoned with.
Here are the top Nigerian players who stood out with their performances this week, either by scoring or assisting:
Tolu Arokodare
It’s only a matter of time before Tolu Arokodare earns his first call-up to the national team.
The 23-year-old striker is in scintillating form for Genk.
In Genk’s commanding 4-0 win over Dender in the Belgian Pro League, Arokodare opened the scoring with a goal in the 23rd minute.
He’s now scored 6 goals in 8 games this season, solidifying his reputation as one of the hottest forwards in Europe right now.
Akor Adams
Former Flying Eagles star Akor Adams was the star of the show, netting twice in Montpellier’s thrilling comeback win over AJ Auxerre.
Montpellier came from a goal down to beat the newly-promoted side 3-2 in their French Ligue 1 clash on Sunday, with Adams inspiring the turnaround.
The 24-year-old forward’s brace helped Montpellier secure their first win after five attempts in the 2024/25 season. Adams now has 3 goals and 1 assist in 5 appearances this season.
Moses Simon
Moses Simon is currently enjoying one of the best forms of his career.
During Nantes’ 1-1 draw with Angers SCO, Simon set a new club record with his 29th assist, surpassing the late Emiliano Sala to become the club’s most decisive player since their promotion to Ligue 1 in 2013.
The Super Eagles winger, who has also scored 2 goals this season, contributed significantly to Nantes’ attack, playing all 90 minutes, completing 76% of his passes, and delivering two accurate crosses.
Victor Boniface
Once again, Victor Boniface was the hero for Bayer Leverkusen.
The Nigerian striker netted a dramatic stoppage-time winner in Leverkusen’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolfsburg.
This marks his third Bundesliga goal of the season. Boniface, who made a spectacular UEFA Champions League debut last week, now has 4 goals and 1 assist across all competitions this season.
Alex Iwobi
In England, Alex Iwobi reached a significant milestone, surpassing Nwankwo Kanu’s assist record – in the EPL – during Fulham’s 3-1 victory over Newcastle.
Iwobi set up Emile Smith Rowe for Fulham’s second goal, marking his 30th Premier League assist, surpassing Kanu’s record of 29.
The former Arsenal player now has 1 goal and 1 assist for Fulham this season.
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen continues to impress in his new chapter with Galatasaray.
In their clash against José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, Osimhen provided a brilliant assist in the 28th minute to give Galatasaray the lead.
While he didn’t score, Osimhen’s all-around play was crucial in his team’s success, proving he’s more than just a goal-scorer.
Cyriel Dessers
Cyriel Dessers delivered a standout performance in the Scottish Cup, scoring twice as Rangers cruised to a 3-0 win over Dundee in the quarter-finals.
The Super Eagles forward has been on fire this season, amassing 7 goals and 3 assists in 9 appearances.
Despite his exclusion from Nigeria’s recent AFCON qualifiers, Dessers will hope to earn a recall for the October fixtures after such a strong start to the season.