Soccernet.ng kept tabs on dozens of matches potentially featuring Nigerian footballers across different leagues worldwide on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Here’s the cream of the crop:
Yusuf Otubanjo made it 15 goals in 25 Premier League games as he found the net in Pyunik’s 5 – 0 triumph over Urartu.
Moses Usor was a delight to watch in attack for LASK as they took the lights out of the heart of Rapid Vienna with a 5-0 Bundesliga win inside the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.
In the 1. Division, Abdulaziz Lawal scored a 78th-minute winner for Molodechno in their 2 – 1 victory over Dinamo Minsk II.
Raphael Onyedika led Club Brugge to a triumphant [3-0] victory over Tolu Arokodare’s KRC Genk, edging closer to Belgian Pro League glory.
Alhassan Yusuf, Chidera Ejuke, and Victor Udoh faced European heartbreak as Royal Antwerp FC suffered a devastating 4-1 loss against Union Saint-Gilloise, denting their hopes of continental qualification.
In his ninth league appearance of the season, Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho kept a clean sheet to help Omonia Nicosia to a slim 1-0 win at home to APOEL.
Igoh Ogbu impressed in defence to power Slavia Prague to a crucial 2-1 win over Hradec Králové, keeping the Liga title chase alive.
Ola Aina showcased his mettle for Nottingham Forest despite a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League.
In Ligue 1, Terem Moffi made a second-half appearance for OGC Nice as they tore apart the expectations of Strasbourg following a 3-1 win away from home.
Victor Osimhen’s fourteenth goal of the season was not enough as Napoli settled for a thrilling 2-2 draw against Roma, with Tammy Abraham’s late header leveling the score.
Meanwhile, Ademola Lookman continued his hot scoring streak, sealing Atalanta’s 2-0 victory over Empoli with another stellar performance.
Maduka Okoye manned the goal for Udinese Calcio in a gripping 1-1 draw against Bologna FC.
Joseph Ede scored twice – his first goals for the club – as FS Jelgava secured an exciting 2-1 Virsliga win against Grobiņas/LFS.
In the Moldovan Super Liga, Rasheed Akanbi scored a late consolation goal for Sheriff in the 2-1 defeat at Petrocub.
Imoh Ezekiel stole the show for AFC UTA Arad, netting a goal and an assist in their 2-0 Liga I triumph over ACSM Politehnica Iași.
Victor Moses made an appearance from the bench as Spartak Moscow secured a thrilling 3-2 Premier League win against city rivals Lokomotiv Moscow.
A step down to the First League, 20-year-old Jonathan Okoronkwo was among the goals for Arsenal Tula as they played out an entertaining 3 – 3 draw with Alaniya Vladikavkaz.
Cyriel Dessers notched his 20th goal of the season as Rangers FC secured a narrow 2-1 Premiership win against St Mirren, with Leon Balogun anchoring the defense.
Rasheedat Ajibade continued her scoring spree, propelling Atletico de Madrid Fem to a commanding 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in LigaF.
Paul Onuachu stole the spotlight with an electrifying 18-minute hat-trick, spearheading Trabzonspor to a sensational 4-2 comeback win over Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Olawoyin dazzled with a goal and an assist in Çaykur Rizespor Kulübü’s 2-2 draw against Ankaragücü SK at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in Rize.
Asisat Oshoala scored her second goal in the NWSL, but it ended as mere consolation following Bay FC’s 2-1 loss to San Diego Wave.
In the MLS, Tani Oluwaseyi banged the winning goal for Minnesota United as they clinched a 2-1 victory against Sporting KC.
It is Oluwaseyi’s fourth goal in nine games for Minnesota United, with only two of those as a starter.
NB: Which performance impressed you the most among the lot? Leave your comments below, please.
This post was last modified on April 29, 2024 9:22 am
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