The Digest:
Nigerian stars delivered impressive performances across Europe over the weekend, headlined by Alex Iwobi's 100th Fulham appearance in their 2-1 FA Cup comeback win over Stoke. Paul Onuachu scored his 16th league goal for Trabzonspor, maintaining his lead over Victor Osimhen in the Turkish Super Lig scoring charts. Osimhen provided two assists in Galatasaray's 5-1 victory. Umar Sadiq scored his first league goal since January in Valencia's 2-0 derby win against Levante. Porto's Zaidu Sanusi delivered a defensive masterclass in a 1-0 clean sheet victory. However, Ademola Lookman was benched for Atalanta following his midweek Copa del Rey heroics, raising questions about his playing time.
Key Points:
- Iwobi's century milestone underscores his transformation into a reliable Premier League midfielder.
- Onuachu's 16-goal haul puts him in pole position for the Turkish Golden Boot, boosting Super Eagles attacking depth.
- Nigerian forwards gain confidence, while the national team benefits from diverse goal sources.
- This signals the growing influence of Nigerian attackers across Europe's top leagues.
- The timing, post-AFCON, shows continued form and fitness among key Super Eagles stars.
Super Eagles forwards are firing across Europe, with Onuachu leading the scoring charts and Iwobi reaching a personal milestone, though Lookman's benching raises questions.
Sources: Pulse Sports, Complete Sports, Soccernet
