Benjamin Joseph
As the 2024/25 league season picks up pace across Europe, Dailynews24 highlights the standout performances of Nigerian footballers from the past weekend.
1. Victor Boniface – Bayer Leverkusen 2โ2 Stuttgart
Victor Boniface continued his impressive form by scoring the opening goal for Bayer Leverkusen in their German Super Cup match against VfB Stuttgart. Despite Stuttgart taking the lead, Leverkusen equalized in the last minute and won 4-3 on penalties. This victory adds to Bonifaceโs and Nathan Tellaโs third title with Bayer Leverkusen.
2. Tolu Arokodare – Beerschot 3โ4 Genk
Tolu Arokodare played a pivotal role in Genkโs 4-3 win over Beerschot by scoring twice, including the decisive goal. Arokodare now has four goals in his first four league games of the season.
3. Roosa Ariyo – KuPS 8โ0 Ilves
Roosa Ariyo excelled in KuPSโs dominant 8-0 victory over Ilves, scoring two goals. Despite the win, KuPS is still trailing HJK by 12 points in the Kansallinen Liiga.
4. Umar Muhammed – TPS 5โ3 KรคPa
Umar Muhammed scored two goals in TPSโs 5-3 win against KรคPa in Finlandโs Ykkรถsliiga, helping secure the victory for the hosts.
5. Tosin Kehinde – Ferencvรกros 1โ0 รjpest
Tosin Kehinde scored a stoppage-time winner in Ferencvรกrosโs 1-0 win over รjpest, marking his first league goal for the club.
6. Oriola Sunday – Omiya Ardija 2โ0 Zweigen Kanazawa
Oriola Sunday scored twice in Omiya Ardijaโs 2-0 victory over Zweigen Kanazawa, showcasing his attacking prowess and contributing significantly to his teamโs performance.
7. Cyriel Dessers – Rangers 2โ0 St. Johnstone
Cyriel Dessers scored the opening goal and provided an assist in Rangersโ 2-0 win over St. Johnstone, aiding the teamโs progression to the League Cup quarterfinals.
8. Ridwan Sanusi – Podbrezovรก 7โ1 Skalica
Ridwan Sanusi played a crucial role in Podbrezovรกโs 7-1 win over Skalica, scoring once and assisting another in a record-setting match for the club.
9. Justice Ohajunwa – Floreลti 0โ8 Zimbru
Justice Ohajunwa scored four goals in Zimbruโs emphatic 8-0 win over Floreลti, marking the first time in his career he has achieved such a feat. He has now scored in his last four games.
10. Moses Cobnan – Krasnodar 2โ1 Nizhny Novgorod
Moses Cobnan came off the bench to score twice in Krasnodarโs 2-1 comeback win against Nizhny Novgorod, securing their second Russian Premier League victory of the season.
Honourable Mentions
- Maduka Okoye: Delivered a solid performance in goal for Udinese in their 1-1 draw against Bologna.
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Impressed in his league debut for Lazio in their 3-1 win over Venezia.
- Ebenezer Akinsanmiro: Contributed to Sampdoriaโs 2-2 draw against Frosinone on his Serie B debut.
- Gabriel Osho: Played a key role in AJ Auxerreโs 2-1 win over OGC Nice on his Ligue 1 debut.
