Soccernet.ng highlights the standout performances of several Nigerian footballers across Europe on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Dele-Bashiru converts in Watford’s Championship win
Former Flying Eagles star Tom Dele-Bashiru was on target from the penalty spot, helping Watford secure a composed 2-0 victory over Luton Town in the Championship.
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It was the 25-year-old midfielder’s fourth goal in 17 league appearances this season, having recently returned from a two-and-a-half-month injury layoff.
Lookman inspires Atalanta with a brace
In Serie A, Ademola Lookman put a difficult week behind him — after facing public criticism from his own coach — by leading Atalanta to a resounding 5-0 win at Empoli.
The Nigerian international netted two superbly taken goals in the 43rd and 55th minutes, taking his season tally to 12 goals and five assists in 20 league games for the Europa League holders.
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Orban’s moment of brilliance earns Hoffenheim a point
Gift Orban delivered a stunning equalizer to help Hoffenheim earn a 1-1 draw against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.
Nick Woltemade had given Stuttgart an early lead in the 9th minute, but Orban levelled matters in the 73rd minute with a brilliant finish — beating his marker before rifling into the roof of the net.
The 2023 Super Eagles invitee now boasts four goals in just seven Bundesliga appearances.
Simon reaches 13 goal contributions for Nantes
In France’s Ligue 1, Moses Simon continued his fine form by converting a penalty in Nantes’ well-earned 3-1 victory over Lens.
The Super Eagles winger now has six goals and seven assists in 22 league appearances this season, underlining his attacking influence.
David assists twice in Union SG’s impressive win
Promise David played a starring role in Union Saint-Gilloise’s commanding 2-0 away win over Anderlecht in Belgium’s First Division A.
The Nigerian forward, who has eight goals in 21 games this season, turned provider for both of Union SG’s goals — first setting up Israel’s Anan Khalaili in the 33rd minute before assisting Senegal’s Ousseynou Niang in the 70th minute.
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Ogbu stands tall in Slavia Prague’s title-chasing win
Igoh Ogbu produced one of his best displays in a Slavia Prague shirt, leading the club to a crucial 3-1 away win over Viktoria Plzen in the Czech First League.
In the highly anticipated clash between league leaders Slavia and second-placed Plzen at the Doosan Aréna, it was Ogbu — not Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi — who stole the show.
The towering defender delivered a rock-solid performance at the back and sealed the victory with a fine header for Slavia’s third goal.
With this result, Slavia now sit comfortably atop the league table with 62 points, 13 clear of their closest rivals.
Awaziem shuts down St. Louis City in MLS season opener
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem was a key figure in Colorado Rapids’ defensive masterclass as they held St. Louis City to a goalless draw in their first MLS match of the season.
Despite boasting a dangerous attacking trio of American Simon Becher, Germany’s Marcel Hartel, and Brazil’s João Klauss, St. Louis City found no way past the Rapids’ resolute backline, expertly marshalled by Awaziem.
