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From record-breakers to Super Eagles hopefuls, these Nigerian players will be looking to impress with their clubs this weekend
This weekend, Nigerian stars are taking center stage across the Premier League, LaLiga, and Serie A, bringing record-breaking performances and game-changing moments.
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From Alex Iwobi’s milestone season to Ademola Lookman’s knack for shining in big games, and Umar Sadiq’s quest for redemption, these Super Eagles are ready to leave their mark.
Alex Iwobi — Leicester City vs Fulham
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi’s last appearance for Fulham came with an impressive two goals despite the Cottager’s eventual 3-2 loss to West Ham.
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It also came with a new milestone for Iwobi, who reached 274 Premier League games to become the Nigerian with the second-most appearances in the league’s history.
With seven goals already to his name this season, Iwobi has been vital for Fulham and will be important again when the Cottagers take on Leicester City, who will sadly be without their own Nigerian midfield dynamo Wilfred Ndidi.
Chrisantus Uche — Barcelona vs Getafe
Super Eagles hopeful Chrisantus Uche provided an assist in his last LaLiga game for Getafe and was crucial to their winning goal in the Copa del Rey against Pontevedra.
This weekend, Uche and Getafe will be up against a stiffer test than fourth-division Pontevedra when they play against LaLiga title hopefuls Barcelona.
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Barcelona have lost three of their last five LaLiga fixtures and are hoping to turn the tide on their recent poor form in the league after an impressive Cup run in the Copa del Rey and Supercoppa de Espana, which saw them win four games in a row.
Standing in their way will be Uche and his Getafe side, who have won their last three games in all competitions.
Ademola Lookman — Atalanta vs Napoli
CAF POTY for 2024, Ademola Lookman is yet to get off the mark in the new year, but the Nigerian has the perfect opportunity to do so against league-leaders Napoli.
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Ever the man for the big occasions, Lookman was decisive when these two teams last played, scoring a brace as Atalanta hammered Napoli 3-0.
The Super Eagles forward will be hoping to reprise his performance from that match in the return fixture, with Atalanta hoping to put a dent in Napoli’s title charge and move closer to the league leaders.
Ola Aina — Nottingham Forest vs Southampton
Nigerian full-back Ola Aina has been one of the finest defenders in the Premier League this season, garnering interest from top sides like Manchester City and Roma.
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He will get the chance to impress his suitors again this weekend when Nottingham Forest take on the Premier League’s worst side, Southampton.
Aina is expected to have a field day against the bottom club in the league, but he will also come up against some familiar faces in Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu, hoping to stem the Saint’s poor run of eight losses and two draws in their last 10 matches.
Umar Sadiq — Valencia vs Real Sociedad
The situation could not be better for Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq to score his first league goal since March last year.
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After struggling with injuries, form, and lack of game time at Real Sociedad, Sadiq decided to move on loan to Valencia, hoping to rescue Los Che’s season.
Now, Sadiq could start his first LaLiga game for Valencia, and it is against none other than his parent club, Real Sociedad.
After scoring in Valencia’s last match in the Copa del Rey, Sadiq will be hoping to pick up from where he left off when his parent club comes to town.
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