Nigerian footballers enjoyed another active weekend across Europe, with standout performances from Frank Onyeka, Akor Adams, Emmanuel Ayaosi, and several other Super Eagles stars.
From promotion battles in England to key league wins in Spain and the Czech Republic, Nigerian players were once again influential for their respective clubs.
SPAIN – Adams scores as Sevilla move clear
Akor Adams continued his strong impact for Sevilla, converting a 10th-minute penalty in their 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid. The win further strengthened Sevilla’s position away from the relegation zone.
More Read
Adams has now scored eight goals in 25 league appearances this season, maintaining his importance in Sevilla’s attacking setup as they push to finish the campaign strongly.
ENGLAND – Onyeka helps Coventry edge closer to Premier League return
Frank Onyeka delivered another composed midfield performance as Coventry City played out a 0-0 draw against Sheffield Wednesday, strengthening their push for automatic promotion to the Premier League.
The Nigerian international, who has been instrumental throughout the campaign, was substituted in the 81st minute after helping maintain control in midfield during a tightly contested encounter.
Onyeka has remained a key figure in Coventry’s promotion charge, providing balance, energy, and consistency as the club edges closer to securing a long-awaited return to the top flight.
While promotion is not yet mathematically confirmed, the result keeps Coventry firmly on course, with only a few steps remaining to seal their Premier League comeback.
Elsewhere, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey featured in Fulham’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, while Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench. Ola Aina played for Nottingham Forest, Taiwo Awoniyi missed out, and Tolu Arokodare featured as a substitute in Wolves’ defeat to West Ham United.
CZECH REPUBLIC – Ayaosi shines with two assists
Emmanuel Ayaosi delivered a brilliant performance for Karvina, providing two assists in their 3-1 win over Slovan Liberec.
The 21-year-old now has six goals and six assists in 27 league appearances this season. He played a key role as Karvina overturned an early deficit and took advantage after their opponents were reduced to ten men.
Ayaosi set up both Aboubacar Traoré and Pavel Kac̆or as Karvina secured their first league win since December.
FRANCE – Simon provides assist in big win
Moses Simon registered an assist as Paris FC defeated AS Monaco 4-1. He set up the opening goal in the fourth minute, ending a five-month wait for a goal involvement.
ITALY – Okoye keeps clean sheet run going
Maduka Okoye continued his fine form with a third straight clean sheet as Udinese defeated AC Milan 3-0. He now has eight clean sheets in Serie A this season.
GERMANY – Tella and Akpoguma feature
Nathan Tella came off the bench in Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, while Kevin Akpoguma returned to action in Hoffenheim’s 2-2 draw with Augsburg.
It was another productive weekend for Nigerian players across Europe, with key contributions in different leagues.
Frank Onyeka helped edge Coventry City closer to Premier League promotion, while Akor Adams continued his scoring impact in Spain.
Emmanuel Ayaosi delivered a match-winning creative display in the Czech Republic, while Moses Simon and Maduka Okoye also impressed in France and Italy respectively.
The performances highlight the growing influence of Super Eagles stars across Europe as the season approaches its decisive stage.
© Bold Sports Media. All rights reserved. If sharing, kindly credit Bold Sports as the source and include a link to the original post. Unauthorised use is prohibited.
