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Nigerian footballers continued to make their mark across Europe over the weekend, with goals, assists and impressive individual performances spearheading another intense round of club action.
Samuel Chukwueze made an immediate impact off the bench for AC Milan, providing the assist for Alphadjo Cisse’s 68th-minute goal against Juventus. Chukwueze played for 30 minutes before Milan conceded a spectacular equalizer in 90+2 minutes through Gatti and the match ended in a draw.
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Victor Osimhen found the net for the sixth time this season for Galatasaray in their Super Lig away win over Basaksehir. However, the Nigerian striker was forced to leave the match due to an injury in the first half. Early reports suggest he could be out for at least a month, although the full extent of the injury is yet to be confirmed.
At Trabzonspor, Paul Onuachu enjoyed a productive but injury-plagued outing, scoring two goals before being forced off the field. The striker was active for 44 minutes, opening the scoring in the fifth minute before completing his brace in the 22nd minute. Chibuike Nwaiwu also impressed as Trabzonspor recorded a big home win over Genclerbirligi.
Akor Adams played 70 minutes for Venezia in a 3-2 Serie A defeat to Frosinone, creating a clear chance as his team suffered another setback.
In the Women’s Super League, Chiamaka Nnadozie put in a solid performance in goal for Brighton, but could not avoid a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, with the decisive goal coming in the first 10 minutes.
Rasheedat Ajibade started PSG’s new women’s league campaign in style, scoring after three minutes in a 2-0 away win over RC Lens. The Super Falcons captain played all 90 minutes, creating four chances and was assisted by her compatriot Jennifer Echegini, who participated for 62 minutes.
Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive scoring streak and scored for the fourth consecutive game despite Ajax suffering a 3-1 home defeat to PSV.
In Scotland, Emmanuel Fernandez produced a solid defensive performance for Rangers, winning nine duels and making two tackles in 89 minutes during a tight league victory over Motherwell.
Elsewhere, Frank Onyeka and Taiwo Awoniyi played for Coventry City in their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City.
In the Czech Republic, Emmanuel Ayaosi scored a goal and an assist in Slavia Praha’s comfortable win over Zbrojovka Brno, while Samuel Isife also recorded an assist.
In Türkiye, Tosin Kehinde produced one of the standout performances of the weekend, scoring two goals and providing an assist as Bandırmaspor earned a big win over Boluspor.
