Nigerian footballers continue to make their mark in top European leagues, with several high-profile matches featuring Nigerian players set to take place across five major competitions. Here are seven significant clashes involving Nigerian players:
- Premier League: Tottenham vs. Southampton
- Paul Onuachu, Southampton’s leading scorer, is doubtful for this match due to an ankle injury. His absence could significantly impact Southampton’s chances against a strong Tottenham side.
- Premier League: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
- Kelechi Iheanacho, though not a regular starter for Leicester City, has been linked with a potential move to Manchester United. However, in this derby, no Nigerian players are directly involved.
- La Liga: Real Madrid vs. Valencia
- Samuel Chukwueze, playing for Villarreal, is not directly involved in this match but has been a standout performer in La Liga this season.
- La Liga: Barcelona vs. Betis
- No Nigerian players are directly involved in this match, but the league has seen contributions from Nigerian players like Samuel Chukwueze in other fixtures.
- Bundesliga: St. Pauli vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach
- No specific Nigerian players are mentioned in this fixture, but Nigerian players like Taiwo Awoniyi have been active in the Bundesliga.
- Serie A: Inter Milan vs. Juventus
- Victor Osimhen, though not involved in this match, has been a key figure for Napoli in Serie A. His performances have been crucial for Napoli’s title push.
- Ligue 1: PSG vs. Marseille
- No Nigerian players are directly involved in this match, but players like Terem Moffi have been making waves in Ligue 1 with their performances for clubs like Nice.
These matches highlight the growing influence of Nigerian footballers in European leagues, with many contributing significantly to their teams’ successes
