On a recent weekend, Nigerian footballers shined in various leagues. Super Falcons striker Gift Monday scored her third league goal for Tenerife, securing a 1-0 victory over Betis. Akpom also made an impact, scoring for Ajax in a 3-1 win against Groningen.
Other Nigerian players were also in action across different leagues. Chidera Ejuke started for Sevilla in their win over Real Betis, while Ola Aina put in a solid defensive performance for Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Asisat Oshoala scored for Bay FC but couldn’t prevent a 5-1 loss to Gotham Women.
In other leagues, players like Moses Simon, Victor Olatunji, and Francis Uzoho were also in action for their respective clubs. The weekend saw a mix of wins, losses, and draws for Nigerian footballers plying their trade across the globe.