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Which Nigerian stars will light up Europe's top leagues this weekend?
As the weekend approaches, all eyes are on some of Nigeria’s finest footballers as they prepare to make an impact in Europe’s biggest leagues.
From Premier League clashes to Serie A showdowns, these Super Eagles stars are set to light up the pitch with their talent and determination.
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Whether it’s Alex Iwobi’s battle against title-chasing Liverpool, Ademola Lookman’s push to solidify his CAF Player of the Year credentials, or Samuel Chukwueze’s staking a claim for an AC Milan starting place, Nigerian players are poised to dominate headlines.
Here’s a closer look at the top five Nigerian stars to keep an eye on in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 this weekend.
Alex Iwobi — Liverpool vs Fulham
After another impressive performance to dent Arsenal’s title challenge last game week, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi will be up against another title contender in Liverpool this weekend.
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Iwobi has already scored five goals and provided three assists this season and will be hoping for another impressive performance against one of the best teams in the Premier League.
Ademola Lookman — Cagliari vs Atalanta
CAF Player of the Year favourite Ademola Lookman will stake his final claim for the coveted trophy before the award ceremony on Monday when Atalanta take on Cagliari in the Serie A.
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Lookman has already provided eight goals and four assists for top-of-the-table Atalanta and is a sure shot to add to his tally when La Dea play against 15th-place Cagliari, hoping to extend their lead at the top of Serie A.
Moses Simon — Brest vs Nantes
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon is almost single-handedly leading Nantes’ charge to beat relegation in Ligue 1 with eight goal contributions this season, five more than any other Canaries player.
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Simon’s brilliant solo goal last week against Rennes secured Nantes’ first victory in 11 matches, and the Ligue 1 strugglers will be hoping for more Super Eagles magic to help them past Champions League side, Brest, this weekend.
Chrisantus Uche — Atletico Madrid vs Getafe
Atletico Madrid have won 10 matches in a row but standing in their way of an 11th successive victory will be Getafe starring Nigerian midfielder Chrisantus Uche.
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Uche has made a strong claim to be included in the Super Eagles squad and could strengthen his claim with a sterling performance against Atletico Madrid this weekend.
Samuel Chukwueze — AC Milan vs Genoa
Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze has started two of AC Milan’s last two Serie A games, and given Paolo Fonseca’s complaints about the team that started their Champions League win over Crvena Zvezda, the Super Eagles star could be set for a third consecutive start.
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Chukwueze’s carrying ability makes him a threat to any defence, more so against 14th-place Genoa, who have already conceded 24 goals this season.
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