Nigerian footballers delivered standout performances across Europe on Sunday, with Victor Osimhen, Sadiq Umar, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze all finding the net, while Bruno Onyemaechi and Ibrahim Olawoyin made crucial contributions for their clubs, Soccernet.ng reports.
Osimhen’s brilliance not enough for Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen continued his red-hot form for Galatasaray, scoring twice in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Kasimpaşa.
The Nigerian striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute, extending the league leaders' 24-match unbeaten streak.
However, Kasimpaşa fought back to take the lead through Mortadha Ben Ouannes and Josip Brekalo. Galatasaray equalised through Davinson Sanchez before Osimhen restored their advantage with a close-range finish.
But Kasimpaşa struck late to deny the champions-elect a win, leaving Galatasaray only four points ahead of Fenerbahçe at the top of the Turkish Super Lig with 65 points.
Sadiq rescues Valencia in six-goal La Liga thriller
Umar Sadiq was the hero for Valencia, scoring twice in a dramatic 3-3 draw at Osasuna.
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The Super Eagles forward put Valencia ahead in the first half and produced a moment of magic late on, flicking the ball past the goalkeeper to rescue a vital point late in the tie. It is Sadiq's first La Liga brace.
The result keeps Valencia 18th in La Liga, only separated by goal difference from safety, as they prepare for a crunch clash against Real Valladolid.
Bassey fires Fulham past Manchester United
Calvin Bassey’s first FA Cup goal proved decisive as Fulham knocked out Manchester United in a penalty shootout at Old Trafford.
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The Super Eagles defender headed home Andreas Pereira’s corner on the stroke of half-time to give Fulham the lead, but Bruno Fernandes equalised late on.
With the game going to penalties, goalkeeper Bernd Leno made two crucial saves to send the Cottagers into the quarter-finals, where they will face Crystal Palace.
Chukwueze on target as Milan heartbreak continues
Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench to head home an equaliser for AC Milan in their Serie A clash against Lazio.
However, any hope of salvaging at least a point from the contest were dashed when a stoppage-time penalty condemned the San Siro giants to a 2-1 defeat.
Chukwueze’s late strike is his fifth goal of the season, but Milan’s European qualification hopes took another blow as they slipped to ninth in the table.
Olawoyin and Onyemaechi make crucial impacts
Ibrahim Olawoyin sealed Rizespor’s 3-1 win over Alanyaspor with a late strike, lifting his side to eighth in the Turkish Super Lig.
Meanwhile, Bruno Onyemaechi came off the bench to provide the assist for Olympiacos' winning goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AEK Athens, helping his team extend their lead in the Greek Super League.
