Nigerian Players Shine in European Football; Osimhen Scores, Lookman Suffers Defeat
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored his ninth goal of the season for Galatasaray in a 3-0 victory over Rizespor, moving him up the foreign goal scorers' list in the Turkish Super Lig. Ademola Lookman, playing for Atletico Madrid, suffered his first defeat as they lost to Real Betis.
Ndidi played the full 90 minutes for Besiktas in a 2-2 draw against Alanyaspor. Nigerian players Adam Chidera Ejuk and Sadiq featured in La Liga matches for Valencia and Real Madrid, respectively.
Kike Sala's late goal rescued a point for Sevilla in a 1-1 draw against Girona.
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