By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed
Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena lit up the Saudi Pro League with a brace as Al Ittihad defeated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, a performance fans have already hailed as a breakthrough moment for the young forward, with many calling him Nigeria’s next big star.
Al Ittihad 3 – 1 Al Nassr
Victor Osimhen, meanwhile, has been officially included in Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League squad, easing recent fears around his fitness after a groin scare and boosting the Turkish side’s attacking options heading into the continental campaign.
Alex Iwobi marked his 100th Premier League appearance for Fulham, joining a select group of Nigerian internationals to reach the milestone in England’s top flight, a quiet but significant landmark in his career.
Elsewhere across Europe, Semi Ajayi helped Hull City keep a clean sheet against Aston Villa, while Tolu Arokodare scored his fifth goal of the season for Ajax, continuing an impressive run in the Eredivisie.
Together, the results paint a picture of Nigerian talent making steady waves across multiple European leagues, from the Gulf to the Netherlands, even as attention remains fixed on Osimhen’s fitness ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers.
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