The 2025/26 season is drawing to a close, and Nigerian footballers across Europe delivered a weekend of impressive performances. Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury with a goal for Galatasaray, while Umar Sadiq continued his fine form for Valencia. Assists from Frank Onyeka, Nathan Tella, and Taiwo Awoniyi also highlighted the action.
Turkey
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Victor Osimhen made a triumphant return from a wrist injury, scoring the opening goal in Galatasaray's 3-0 thrashing of Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian striker, who underwent surgery and missed several matches, found the net in the 40th minute at RAMS Park. He received a yellow card in the 99th minute. Osimhen has now scored 39 goals in 50 Super Lig appearances for Galatasaray, with 20 goals this season.
England
Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham)
Calvin Bassey played the full match, and Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench as Fulham defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Craven Cottage. Chukwueze assisted Ryan Sessegnon's 43rd-minute goal before being substituted in the 76th minute. Alex Iwobi remains sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained in a draw with Brentford.
Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest)
Taiwo Awoniyi provided an assist after coming on as a substitute in Nottingham Forest's 5-0 win over Sunderland. He set up Elliot Anderson in the 95th minute for his first Premier League assist of the season. Ola Aina played the full match and contributed to Forest's fourth goal, with his shot leading to a scramble that Igor Jesus converted. Forest extended their unbeaten run to eight matches.
Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Tolu Arokodare came off the bench in the 71st minute as Wolverhampton Wanderers lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur. The relegated Wolves continued their losing streak, and Arokodare has been linked with a summer exit.
Frank Onyeka (Coventry City)
Frank Onyeka registered his first Championship assist for Coventry City, providing a through pass for Ephron Mason-Clark to score the final goal in a 3-1 win over Wrexham. The victory secured the Championship title for Coventry.
Semi Ajayi (Hull City)
Semi Ajayi played only 46 minutes as Hull City lost 2-1 to Charlton Athletic, damaging their play-off hopes. He was substituted after being beaten by Charlie Kelman for Charlton's opening goal.
Spain
Umar Sadiq (Valencia)
Umar Sadiq scored the winning goal for the second consecutive La Liga match, helping Valencia beat Girona 2-1. His 59th-minute strike, assisted by Jose Gaya, lifted Valencia five points above the relegation zone. Sadiq was substituted in the 71st minute.
Germany
Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen)
Nathan Tella provided an assist for Patrik Schick's winning goal in Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 victory over FC Cologne. The Nigerian winger also had two goal attempts, 37 touches, one dribble, two key passes, and an 88 percent pass accuracy. He was substituted in the 72nd minute.
Victor Boniface (Werder Bremen)
Victor Boniface was an unused substitute as Werder Bremen drew 1-1 with VfB Stuttgart. He returned from a cartilage injury that had kept him out since December 2025, causing him to miss 17 Bundesliga matches and the 2025 AFCON.
France
Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille)
Tochukwu Nnadi made his first Ligue 1 start for Olympique Marseille, providing an assist in a 1-1 draw with OGC Nice. The Nigerian midfielder joined Marseille in January and had previously made only substitute appearances.
USA
Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution)
Alhassan Yusuf impressed in New England Revolution's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami. He recorded one key pass, 65 touches, 13 carries, five interceptions, seven ball recoveries, and 11 total defensive contributions.
Czech Republic
David Moses (Slavia Prague)
David Moses scored the winning goal for Slavia Prague in a 2-1 comeback victory over Sigma Olomouc. The 22-year-old midfielder earned an 8.3 rating from Sofascore, with 91 percent pass accuracy, two shots, three successful dribbles, seven defensive contributions, and nine recoveries.
