This report highlights the impressive performances of Nigerian footballers abroad over the weekend, showcasing their significant contributions to their respective teams in various leagues. Here’s a summary of the key moments:

Sunday Highlights

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)
Osimhen scored his 10th goal of the season, converting a penalty to help Galatasaray secure a 3-2 win over Sivasspor despite being reduced to 10 men. His contributions continue to bolster the team’s title challenge in the Turkish Super Lig.

Moses Simon (Nantes, France)
Simon netted a stunning 89th-minute solo goal, bringing his tally to four goals and four assists in 13 matches. His efforts earned Nantes a 1-1 draw against Rennes.

Rinsola Babajide (Tenerife, Spain)
Babajide’s fourth goal of the season came in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid Women. Gift Monday also played a crucial role, as Tenerife rallied for a stoppage-time equalizer.

Rasheedat Ajibade (Atletico Madrid Women, Spain)
Ajibade marked her return from injury on her 25th birthday, coming off the bench in the same match. Her dynamic play nearly secured a win for Atletico.

Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England)
While Iwobi’s scoring streak was halted in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal, Bassey earned his fifth yellow card, ruling him out of the next league game.

Saturday Highlights

Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany)
Although VAR denied him a goal, Tella’s relentless pressing and work in a false 9 role contributed significantly to Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over St. Pauli.

Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC, France)
Nnadozie’s excellent goalkeeping helped Paris FC hold PSG to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested Paris derby.

Edna Imade (Granada Women, Spain)
Imade scored her eighth league goal of the season, propelling Granada to a dominant 5-0 victory over Deportivo de La Coruña. Her stellar form places her second in the league’s scoring chart.

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce, Turkey)
Osayi-Samuel made a late cameo in Fenerbahce’s narrow 1-0 loss to Besiktas in a heated derby.

Other Notable Mentions

• Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland) provided an assist in Rangers’ 3-0 win over Ross County.
• Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England) contributed in a 2-2 draw against Brighton.
• Ifeoma Onumonu (Montpellier, France) continued her scoring streak, finding the net for the sixth consecutive match despite a 4-2 loss to Dijon.