Nigerian footballers continue to dazzle on the international stage, with standout performances lighting up leagues from Turkey to England.
5. Olanrewaju Kayode
The former Super Eagles forward netted his 17th goal of the season for Erokspor in a 1-1 draw against Bandirmaspor, following a remarkable hat-trick in his previous outing against Bodrumspor. At 32, Kayode has revitalised his career after overcoming significant personal challenges. His recent scoring exploits have positioned Erokspor in third place in the Turkish Super Lig, with 63 points from 30 matches, and with a game in hand, they are on track for a potential promotion by season’s end.
4. Arthur Okonkwo
In a thrilling Battle of Wales, Okonkwo, the former Arsenal Academy goalkeeper, was named Man of the Match as Wrexham defeated Swansea 2-0 in the English Championship. Achieving his 11th clean sheet of the season, Okonkwo made several crucial saves to maintain his team’s lead. Recently cleared by FIFA to represent the Super Eagles, he may earn his first call-up for upcoming friendlies against Jordan and Iran.
3. Terem Moffi
The Super Eagles striker is finding his stride at FC Porto, scoring his second goal for the league leaders during a 2-1 victory over German Bundesliga side Stuttgart in the UEFA Europa League. As Porto takes a strong lead into the second leg of their Round of 16 encounter, Moffi’s immediate future remains uncertain. With no prospects of continuing at Ligue 1’s OGC Nice, securing a new club by the end of the season is essential for the Nigerian forward.
2. Paul Onuachu
In a historic achievement, Onuachu has become the first player in Trabzonspor’s history to score in 10 consecutive matches, following his decisive goal against Rizespor. With 19 goals this season, he leads the Turkish Super Lig in scoring as Trabzonspor pushes for a second-place finish, currently tied on points with Fenerbahce at 57 but trailing on goal difference after 26 matches.
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1. Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray’s ascent in both the UEFA Champions League and the Super Lig can be largely attributed to Nigerian star Victor Osimhen. He played a pivotal role in his team’s midweek victory over Premier League champions Liverpool, assisting a goal that resulted in yet another defeat for the English side. Osimhen then added his 12th league goal in a resounding 3-0 win over city rivals Istanbul Basaksehir, boosting the Turkish champions’ confidence ahead of their rematch against Liverpool. With a market value soaring, Galatasaray could potentially profit significantly should they decide to cash in on Osimhen in the summer, with clubs willing to pay up to €150 million for a proven scorer in Europe.
