It was another strong weekend for Nigerian players abroad, with goals, assists and standout performances coming in from Turkey, England and Portugal. From Victor Osimhen’s dominance in Istanbul to Alex Iwobi’s steady rise in the Premier League and Terem Moffi’s breakthrough moment in Portugal, it was a round filled with impact.
Here’s a full breakdown of how the weekend unfolded.
Turkey: Osimhen Inspires Galatasaray, Onuachu Stays Red-Hot
Victor Osimhen continued his fine run of form as Galatasaray secured a 3–1 home win over Alanyaspor. The Nigerian forward delivered both a goal and an assist in a commanding display.
Osimhen set up Lucas Torreira just before the hour mark to restore Galatasaray’s advantage. Then, seven minutes from time, he capitalised on a mistake by goalkeeper Paulo Victor to seal the win.
The 27-year-old now has 10 goals and four assists in 16 league appearances this season. More importantly, Galatasaray extended their lead at the top of the Turkish Super Lig to five points ahead of Fenerbahçe.
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Elsewhere in Turkey, Chibuike Nwaiwu scored twice as Trabzonspor defeated Fatih Karagümrük in convincing fashion. The forward showed composure and sharp movement, taking both chances well to help his side take early control of the match.
Paul Onuachu also continued his remarkable run, scoring for the seventh consecutive game. He added an assist to his tally, underlining his importance in Trabzonspor’s attack. His consistency in front of goal has been central to the club’s recent momentum.
England: Iwobi On Target as Fulham Push for Europe
In the Premier League, Alex Iwobi found the net again as Fulham secured a 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Harry Wilson opened the scoring early before later assisting Iwobi for Fulham’s second goal shortly after the half-hour mark. Iwobi’s strike marked his second in as many league games, continuing a productive spell for the midfielder.
The 29-year-old now has four goals and three assists in 22 league appearances this season. His contributions have helped Fulham maintain their push for a European qualification spot.
Calvin Bassey played the full 90 minutes in defence, delivering a solid performance, while Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench late in the game to provide fresh energy in attack.
Iwobi’s goal also marked the 53rd of his professional career, another steady milestone in what has been a consistent campaign.
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Portugal: Moffi Opens Porto Account
In Portugal, Terem Moffi celebrated his first goal for FC Porto in their 3–1 league win over Arouca.Coming off the bench in the second half, Moffi made an immediate impression. He scored with a composed finish to put the game beyond reach and cap an energetic cameo.
Despite playing just 29 minutes, the striker created three scoring chances and was heavily involved in Porto’s attacking play. His movement and awareness stood out, offering a glimpse of what he can bring as Porto continue their title challenge.
The goal will serve as a confidence boost as Moffi settles into life in the Portuguese Liga.
Weekend Summary
Across three leagues, Nigerian players once again played decisive roles for their clubs.Osimhen led from the front in Turkey. Onuachu extended his scoring streak. Iwobi maintained momentum in England. Moffi announced himself in Portugal.
As the European season enters a crucial phase, these performances underline the growing influence of Nigerian talent across top competitions. The consistency, efficiency and match-winning impact were clear throughout the weekend and with league races tightening, more big moments are likely ahead.
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