In recent football updates, Nigerian players like Rangers duo Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun missed out on an opportunity to secure a trophy while others continued to showcase their skills abroad. Here’s a roundup of their performances:
– In England, players like Onuachu, Aribo, Josh Maja, and Toni Payne displayed varying performances for their respective clubs.
– Chrisantus Uche featured for Getafe in Spain, while Dessers and Balogun faced a tough match for Rangers in Scotland.
– Moses Simon and Akor Adams had mixed results in France, with Simon assisting but Nantes losing, and Adams struggling to score for Montpellier.
– Victor Olatunji emerged as the match-winner for Sparta Prague in the Czech Republic, while Igoh Ogbu played for Slavia Prague in a losing effort.
– Tolu Arokodare missed a crucial penalty for Genk in Belgium, impacting their match against Club Brugge, where Raphael Onyedika played a full game.
– Adebayo Adeleye and Francis Uzoho had appearances in Cyprus, with Uzoho being benched for Omonia after a midweek game.
– Chuba Akpom’s goal drought continued for Ajax in the Netherlands, while Bamiele Yusuf scored for Vojvodina in Serbia.
– Bright Osayi-Samuel featured for Fenerbahce in Turkey, and Samuel Chukwueze made a start for AC Milan in Italy.
The performances of these Nigerian players in various leagues around the world have been both notable and diverse, showcasing their talents and contributions to their respective teams.