Nigerians abroad: Echegini scores first Juventus goal; Ejuke, Ilenikhena star in big Antwerp win

Soccernet.ng rounds up the eye-catching performances of some of Nigeria’s best exports to Europe and other continents on Sunday, January 21, 2024. 

In the Spanish Primera Division Femenina, Gift Monday came off the bench as a substitute and did her beat as UD Tenerife fought for a hard-earned 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

In the same league, Joy Bokiri featured for Sporting De Huelva as they edged to a slim 1-0 win over Edna Imade and Granada at the Ciudad Deportiva del Granada CF.

Over to Italy, where Super Falcons star Jennifer Echegini scored her first Serie A Women’s goal to inspire Juventus to a tough 1-0 victory at Sassuolo.

Echegini moved from the United States to Europe earlier this month after graduating with honours.

She made her Juventus debut last week in the team’s 2-1 win at home to AC Milan.

On Saturday, the Super Falcons star was introduced to the pitch to replace Sofia Cantore in the 78th minute.

Ten minutes later, the 22-year-old was on hand to fire into the met and lift Juventus to second place on the league table, three points behind Roma after 13 rounds of games.

Up next is the Belgian First Division A, where Chidera, George Ilenikhena, and Victor Udoh impressed as Royal Antwerp cruised to a comfortable 4-1 win over Sporting Charleroi.

Ejuke laid on the assist for Vincent Janssen to open the scoring for Antwerp with only 19 minutes played inside the Bosuilstadion in Deurne.

 

The Super Eagles winger also made a crucial play before Ilenikhena netted the home side’s second goal shortly before the halftime break.

In the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Kelechi Nwakali and Júnior Udeme Pius were involved for Chaves in the club’s goalless draw at home to Rio Ave.

Chaves remain at the bottom of the 18-team league table despite picking up their latest point.

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