Brilliant Displays, Assists, Goals, and Clean Sheets Across Europe.

Nigerian Players Abroad: Weekend Performance Review

The last weekend in European football offered a familiar but dramatic snapshot for Nigeria’s stars: a story of brilliant individual performances, tactical frustrations, and the ever present shadow of injury. From a match-winning display in London to the gap left by sidelined strikers, the narrative was different just as the leagues where they play.

CZECH REPUBLIC

In Czech Republic, Nigerian duo of Lucky Ezeh and Ayaosi Emmanuel made impact to steer their side to a 3-1 win on the road against Zlin.

  1. Ayaosi Emmanuel (MFK Karvina)
    The red-hot Nigerian midfielder who registered a hattrick last time out grabbed a double assist to inspire his side 3-1 big win away from home against Zlin.
  2. Abdullahi Tanko (FK Pardubice)
    The dreaded talisman also grabbed a double of assist in Pardubice 4-2 big win on the road against Sparta Prague.
  3. Victor Samuel (FK Pardubice)
    The unheralded Nigerian youngster showed off class as he came off the bench to find back of the net in his side 4-2 win against Sparta Prague.
  4. Rafiu Durosinmi (Viktoria Plzen)
    The in-form talisman found back of the net to continue and add to his goal numbers this season.

DENMARK

  1. Kolawale John (Esbjerg FB)
    Nigerian midfielder, John Kolawale, pulled up in his element to boss the game, provided assist in his side 1-3 win against Hvidovre.

ISRAEL

  1. Idoko Andrew (Hapoel Jerusalem)
    The Nigerian forward, Idoko Andrew, came off the bench to contribute assist to inspire Hapoel Jerusalem F.C to a 2-1 win against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

KOSOVO

  1. Amos Dadet (KF Prishtina)
    Nigerian midfielder, Amos Dadet, stamped authority in the middle of the park, inked his name on the scoresheet in his side big 4-1 win against Prishtina.

SLOVENIA

  1. Abraham Nwankwo (NK Domžale)
    Rock-solid Nigerian defender, Abraham Nwankwo, marshalled his side backline to help the team clinch home win with a cleansheet in their 1-0 win against Bravo.

NORWAY

  1. Abdulateef Abduleleel (Odds)
    Fast rising Nigeria scoring sensation, Abdulateef Abdulejleel, scored and contributed assist in Odds BK U19 4-1 win against Stabæk Fotball.
  2. Mukhtar Adamu (Odds)
    The energetic Nigerian midfielder stood tall in the middle, commanding proceedings in Odds BK U19 4-1 win against Stabæk Fotball.

CROATIA

  1. Goodness Ajayi (Opatija)
    The Nigerian forward came off the bench to find back of the net to help avert his side looming defeat in their 1-1 draw against Jarun.
  2. David Nwokolor (Opatija)
    The Nigerian shot stopper was handful for his side as he showed off great reflexes to ensure a point for his side in their 1-1 draw against Jarun.

BELARUS

  1. Adeola Olaleye (Isloch Minsk)
    The 19-year-old Nigerian forward played out all 90mins with a goal to his name.