Naija Stars Abroad: Lookman is back! Osimhen and Olawoyin blow hot in Turkey, Nnadozie makes history
AFNEWS reporter
May 05, 2025
Naija Stars Abroad: Lookman is back! Osimhen and Olawoyin blow hot in Turkey, Nnadozie makes history
Naija Stars Abroad: This weekend's highs and lows featuring Super Eagles and Nigeria superstars Ademola Lookman, who is back among the goals and Victor Osimhen's sizzling streak in Turkey!
What a thrilling weekend for our Naija Stars Abroad as they continued to make waves outside the shores of Nigeria, led by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Let's dive deep into the action.
In Turkey, Ibrahim Olawoyin stole the spotlight as he played a pivotal role in Rizespor's clash against David Okereke's Gaziantep.
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With a goal and an assist, Olawoyin was key in securing a hard-fought victory for his struggling side.
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Meanwhile, the ever-resilient Victor Osimhen showed his incredible form once again, netting two sensational goals for Galatasaray.
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With an astounding 24 league goals this season alone, Osimhen isn't just playing; he's rewriting records. His total tally stands at an impressive 33 goals and 7 assists across all competitions - his best season yet!
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Over in the French league, drama unfolded as Chiamaka Nnadozie turned hero for Paris FC F├®minines.
In a nail-biting Coupe de France F├®minine final against PSG, Nnadozie saved two crucial penalties, leading her team to a nail-biting 5-4 shootout victory after a goalless draw in regulation. What a way to snag the trophy!
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Back in Italy's Serie A, Ademola Lookman made a return to the scoresheet, finally ending his six-game goal drought with a classy finish during Atalanta's 4-0 romp over Monza.
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He netted the third goal of the game, signalling his return to form. Meanwhile, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru had to settle for a bench role as Lazio took a narrow 1-0 win against Empoli.
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Maduka Okoye donned the gloves for Udinese and was instrumental in their 2-1 victory against Cagliari, even if he couldn't manage a clean sheet this time around.
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Spanish action saw Umar Sadiq come off the bench as Valencia edged past Las Palmas with a 3-2 win, continuing their impressive resurgence.
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Over in Scotland, it was a spirited Old Firm derby where Cyriel Dessers put Rangers ahead with a goal, but ultimately, the teams settled for a draw.
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Raphael Onyedika was celebrating in Belgium, having displayed his talents for Club Brugge as they clinched the Belgian Cup with a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht. Onyedika played a solid 74 minutes, contributing significantly to their win.
In the English Premier League, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey faced disappointment as their side fell to Aston Villa.
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However, some rays of sunshine emerged as Wilfred Ndidi's Leicester finally broke their winless streak with a solid 2-0 win against Southampton, where Paul Onuachu made a brief appearance while Joe Aribo stayed on the sidelines.
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Lastly, in the Bundesliga, it was a bittersweet weekend for Victor Boniface, who wasn't included in Bayer Leverkusen's matchday squad.
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However, they managed to draw against Bayern Munich, sealing the title for the Bavarians, while Nathan Tella came off the bench to provide an assist for the decisive late equaliser.
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What a weekend it has been for our Naija stars abroad! We can't wait to see how they carry this momentum into the next round of matches!
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— AFNEWS reporter