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Naija Stars Abroad is a weekly dive into Nigerian players and their football exploits across the world of football.
Terem Moffi and Samuel Chukwueze both found the net as they led the way for Nigerian players in standout attacking displays across the world over the weekend.
Naija Stars Abroad reviews the performances of Nigerian players over the weekend in what was indeed a slightly quiet one for Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars.
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Naija Stars Abroad is a weekly dive into Nigerian players and their football exploits across the world of football.
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Naija Stars Abroad is a weekly dive into Nigerian players and their football exploits across the world of football.
Moffi and Chukwueze lead the way
In France, Moffi continued his rich vein of form by scoring twice as Nice defeated Lens 3-1. The in-form striker’s brace took his Ligue 1 tally to nine goals for the campaign.
Over in Italy, Chukwueze finally opened his account for Milan with a quickfire double in their 3-1 victory at Hellas Verona.
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Terem Moffi was in fine form against Lens. (Photo Credit: Nice/X)
It was a huge relief for the winger, whose first goals arrived after recent criticism.
Oshoala Makes History As Echegini Strikes Again
There were also goals for Nigerian stars in the women’s game across Italy and the United States.
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Samuel Chukwueze reacts to first Serie A goal | Imago
Juventus’ Joe Echegini scored her fifth of the season by netting as a substitute in their 3-3 draw with Inter Milan.
Her goal had put Juve 3-2 ahead before they were pegged back late on for a share of the spoils by the hosts.
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Joe Echegini celebrates with her Juventus teammates. (Photo Credit: Juventus Women/X)
In the NWSL, Asisat Oshoala wrote her name into the history books by scoring the first-ever goal for the new franchise Bay FC in their 1-0 win over Angel City.
Agba Baller is a new signing for the ambitious team after she swapped Barcelona and Spain for the States as a free agent.
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Asisat Oshoala Scores Historic First Goal for Bay FC in Dream Debut
Asisat Oshoala
Iwobi, Bassey Star As Leicester Duo Disappoint
Premier League sides had contrasting afternoons, with Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey both superb as Fulham thrashed Tottenham 3-0.
Super Eagles playmaker Iwobi created four chances while Bassey contributed an assist and a clean sheet for the Cottagers.
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Alex Iwobi enjoyed that one with his Fulham teammates. (Photo Credit: PL)
But for Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, it was a difficult outing, with Leicester crashing out of the FA Cup after a 4-2 quarter-final loss to Chelsea at home.
Ndidi featured for 72 minutes while the Foxes left Mr FA Cup, Iheanacho, on the bench as an unused substitute.
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Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused sub. (Photo Credit: Leicester City/X)
Osayi-Samuel’s Boxer’s Blow After Fenerbahce Win
In Turkey, Bright Osayi-Samuel was the unlikely boxing hero for Fenerbahce as fans invaded the pitch following their dramatic 3-2 win at Trabzonspor.
The wing-back was seen throwing a punch to floor one of the invading supporters after they attacked Fenerbahce’s players in disturbing scenes.
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Bright Osayi-Samuel defends his teammates after the attack. (Photo Credit: X)
While he couldn’t stop his side from conceding two goals in the game, the 26-year-old defended his mates after the match in a remarkable fashion.
Osimhen Injury Worry For Napoli
Finally, back in Italy, there was concern for Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker missed Napoli’s 1-1 draw with Inter Milan due to a muscle injury.
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Napoli’s Victor Osimhen warming up | Imago
Osimhen was an unused sub at the San Siro, putting his involvement in Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies in doubt as his Napoli teammates ended Inter’s 10-game winning streak.
In Begamo, it was a no-show for AFCON hero Ademola Lookman and Atlanta as their match against Fiorentina was postponed.
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Ademola Lookman || Imago
Naija Stars Abroad: POTW
For the player of the week, despite her heroic debut for Bay FC in the NWSL, Oshoala finishes second to Moffi whose performance in the Ligue 1 is too strong to ignore.
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