Nigerians abroad: Chinonyerem bags brace; Obioha, Michael assist winners; Apeh, Mensha on target

Soccernet.ng highlights notable performances of Nigerian stars in Europe on May 5, 2023.

Leicester City faced Arsenal in the Women’s Super League but couldn’t find the net, falling 1-0. Ashleigh Megan Plumptre’s feisty nature led to her fourth booking of the season in the encounter. 

Sevilla couldn’t defend their home turf against Real Madrid in the Primeira Division Femenina, losing 2-0 despite Toni Payne’s efforts.

Sabah dominated Kapaz in Azerbaijan’s Premyer Liqa with Emmanuel Apeh scoring twice in a thrilling 3-0 victory.

Abahani Dhaka triumphed over Bangladesh Police with Emeka Ogbugh’s sublime goal contributing to a dominant 4-1 win.

SJK secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Inter Turku in Finland’s Veikkausliiga, thanks to Samson Obioha’s crucial assist in the dying minutes.

VPS defeated Mariehamn 2-1 in Vaasa, Finland, with Peter Michael setting up Roni Hudd’s first-minute goal.

Godwin Mensha’s Mes Rafsanjan achieved a stunning 4-0 away victory against Malavan in Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League, with Mensha scoring a brilliant brace.

Belenenses gave themselves hopes for relegation survival in Portugal’s Segunda Liga, with Kelechi John opening the scoring in a vital 2-0 win against Leixões.

Macleans Chinonyerem continued her goal-scoring spree, netting a sensational double in Lokomotiv Moskva’s 3-0 victory over Rubin Kazan in the Russian Superliga Women, solidifying their dominance. The Super Falcons forward now has eight goals in eight league games. 

Chinonyerem’s exceptional form showcased her unrivaled goal-scoring prowess, contributing to Lokomotiv Moskva’s commanding win.