Eagles in Europe Wrap: Osimhen, Simy, Maja on target, Zaidu assists; Mikel, Iwobi star
It was a great Saturday for Super Eagles players across Europe.
Victor Osimhen, Simy Nwankwo and Josh Maja were on target for their respective clubs while Sanusi Zaidu assisted a goal in the Portuguese Classico.
Here is out the Eagles stars faired across Europe.
7. Alex Iwobi (England, Everton)
Alex Iwobi was introduced in the second half as Everton chased a point at Goodison Part in the Merseyside Derby.
The Super Eagles attacker contributed his quota as Everton played a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Saturday.
6. Joe Aribo (Scotland, Rangers)
Joe Aribo started from the bench for his first game after returning from injury.
The Super Eagles midfielder had a cameo as Rangers secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Celtics at the Celtic Park on Saturday.
Leon Balogun was an unused sub in the game.
5. Zaidu Sanusi (Portugal, FC Porto )
Zaidu Sanusi assisted FC Porto’s first goal as the played a 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon on Saturday.
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4. Mikel Obi (England, Stoke City)
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel was on the pitch the entire time as Stoke City secured a 2-0 win against Luton Town.
3. Josh Maja (Bordeaux)
Josh Maja was on target in Bordeaux 3-1 loss to Marseille on Saturday.
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2. Simy Nwankwo (Italy, Crotone)
Simy stepped up and converted from the spot kick for his second league goal of the season and Crotone only goal in their 1-1 draw against Juventus.
He also celebrated his second league goal by raising a shirt with the #EndPoliceBrutality writings.
1. Victor Osimhen (Italy, Napoli)
Victor Osimhen finally open his goal scoring account with a super goal for Napoli against Atalanta.
The 21-year-old scored Napoli’s 4th goal in their 2-1 win at the San Paolo on Saturday.
Victor Osimhen marked his debut goal by joining millions of Nigerian youths who are protesting against Police Brutality by raising a shirt with the #EndPoliceBrutality writings.
