Super Eagles Euro Round-Up: Onyeka Secures Premier League Promotion with Coventry
Nigerian football stars were in action across Europe over the weekend, producing a mix of goals, assists, and notable performances for their clubs as the 2025/26 season gathers momentum. Frank Onyeka, in particular, grabbed the headlines after helping Coventry City secure an automatic promotion into the Premier League, while Akor Adams scored to help Sevilla steer clear of the relegation zone. Several other Super Eagles players featured prominently across England, Spain, Germany, France, and beyond.
France: Moses Simon Ends Goal Drought
Moses Simon set up Jonathan Ikoné to score the opening goal in the fourth minute on Friday as Paris FC ended AS Monaco’s 10-match unbeaten run in Ligue 1 with a 4-1 victory. The assist was Simon’s first goal involvement in five months since scoring against Monaco in a 1-0 win for Paris FC in the reverse fixture on November 1, 2025.
Italy: Maduka Okoye Keeps Clean Sheet Streak
Maduka Okoye kept his third straight clean sheet in the Italian Serie A as Udinese surprisingly travelled to San Siro to inflict a 3-0 defeat on title contenders, AC Milan, on Saturday. The Nigerian international goalkeeper has now recorded eight clean sheets in the Serie A this season.
England: Mixed Results for Nigerian Stars
In the Premier League, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze all featured in Fulham’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Iwobi and Bassey played the full match, while Chukwueze came on as a substitute in the 80th minute. Ola Aina played for 89 minutes in Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, though Taiwo Awoniyi was not dressed for the fixture. Tolu Arokodare was a substitute in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 4-0 loss to West Ham United.
Frank Onyeka came off in the 81st minute of Coventry City’s 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, securing automatic promotion to the Premier League. The Nigerian midfielder, on loan from Brentford, will play in the top flight next season regardless of his future club. Semi Ajayi received a yellow card in Hull City’s 2-1 defeat to Sheffield United.
Spain: Adams Scores, Sadiq Struggles
Akor Adams converted a 10th-minute penalty to help Sevilla defeat Atlético Madrid 2-1, moving them clear of relegation. Adams has scored eight goals in 25 La Liga appearances this season. Chidera Ejuke was an unused substitute, while Ademola Lookman came on as a substitute for Atlético Madrid. Umar Sadiq extended his goal drought to seven matches in Valencia’s 1-0 loss to Elche.
Germany: Akpoguma Returns, Tella Features
Kevin Akpoguma saw Bundesliga action for the first time in two months, coming on as a late substitute in Hoffenheim’s 2-2 draw with Augsburg. Nathan Tella played in Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, boosting their top-four hopes.
