AC Milan's hopes for their 20th Italian Serie A title were dashed in a 2-1 defeat to rivals Inter Milan in the highly anticipated Milan derby. Despite the disappointment, Nigerian football has made a significant impact on both clubs, with prominent names like Joel Obi, Obafemi Martins, Taribo West, Taiye Taiwo, and Samuel Chukwueze having graced the field for Milan sides.
Chukwueze, who joined AC Milan from Villarreal in the summer of 2023, has made 30 appearances for the club, surpassing his Nigerian counterparts in terms of playing time. While his goal tally may not match his achievements in Spain, Chukwueze has recently shown a resurgence, scoring three goals, surpassing West's record of one.
In the latest Milan derby, Chukwueze's impact was limited to 23 minutes on the pitch as Inter Milan emerged victorious, clinching their 20th Scudetto title with goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram. Inter Milan secured the Italian Serie A title with 86 points, 17 points ahead of AC Milan, who sit second with 69 points.
On the opposing side of Milan, Obafemi Martins stands out with the highest number of appearances for Inter Milan, boasting an impressive 49 goals in 136 appearances for the club.
