Odion Ighalo ended his two-month goal drought, scoring in Al Wehda’s 3-1 win, extending his lead over Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. Rafiu Durosinmi and Cyriel Dessers shined in the Europa League, while Malomo Taofeek Ayodeji secured victory in Albania, showcasing Nigerian strikers’ dominance across global leagues.
Nigerian strikers made a statement across Europe and the Middle East, delivering crucial goals on Thursday night. Odion Ighalo ended his two-month goal drought, scoring in Al Wehda’s 3-1 victory over Al Raed, extending his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League’s all-time scorers list.
Despite the win, Al Wehda remains in the relegation battle. In the Europa League, Rafiu Durosinmi found the net for Viktoria Plzen, though his side fell 2-1 to Lazio, while Cyriel Dessers put on a stellar performance for Rangers, scoring, assisting, and leading his team to a 2-1 win over Fenerbahce. Meanwhile, Malomo Taofeek Ayodeji secured a vital win for Bylis in Albania’s Superliga, further showcasing Nigerian talent on the global stage.
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