It was another action packed weekend for Nigerian stars across Europe and beyond, with crucial goals, commanding defensive displays and emotional returns dominating the headlines. From promotion battles in England to title races in Portugal and Turkey, Super Eagles players left their mark between February 21 and 23 2026.
Goalkeepers
Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham, England)
The Nigerian shot stopper featured for Wrexham A.F.C. in their dramatic 5 3 comeback victory over Ipswich Town F.C. in the Sky Bet Championship.
The result propelled Wrexham back into the play off positions, sitting sixth and two points ahead of Birmingham City. Ipswich remain fourth, eight points shy of the automatic promotion spots.
Okonkwo played the full 90 minutes, making three saves while registering 40 touches and completing 21 of his 31 passes. He conceded three goals but maintained composure throughout. The 24 year old has now made 30 Championship appearances this season, starting 29, with 2,611 minutes played and an average of 2.8 saves per game.
Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy)
Maduka Okoye’s solid performance wasn’t enough to save Udinese from a 1-0 loss to Bologna in Serie A. The Super Eagles goalkeeper made four saves and had 43 touches, showing his involvement despite the defeat.
Francis Uzoho (Omonia Nicosia, Cyprus)
Uzoho was an unused substitute as APOEL FC edged AC Omonia 1-0. The Nigerian has featured just once in his side’s last seven matches across all competitions.
Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania)
Obasogie completed 90 minutes in his side’s convincing 3-1 away victory over Mtibwa Sugar in the Tanzanian Premier League. The win moved Singida up to 10th place with games in hand due to their CAF Confederation Cup involvement. He has now started five consecutive matches.
Defenders
William Troost-Ekong (Al Ahli SC, Qatar)
The experienced centre back featured in his third league appearance as his side fell 2-1 away to Al Rayyan in the Qatar Stars League. Troost Ekong delivered five clearances, two interceptions and won four of six aerial duels while maintaining 100 percent passing accuracy.
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
Osayi Samuel impressed in Birmingham City’s 2-1 away win over Norwich City in the Championship. He played 79 minutes, recorded three recoveries, completed 14 of 21 passes and provided a crucial assist that proved decisive.
Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England)
Bassey delivered a commanding display as Fulham F.C. secured a 3 1 away victory over Sunderland A.F.C. in the Premier League.
He completed the full match, producing eight clearances, three recoveries and winning four of seven ground duels. His composed presence helped Fulham climb back into the top half.
Jordan Torunarigha (Hamburger SV, Germany)
Torunarigha was outstanding in a 1-1 away draw against 1. FSV Mainz 05. He made 13 clearances, three interceptions and completed 55 of 58 passes in a commanding 90 minute display.
Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
Sanusi played the entire match in FC Porto 1-0 victory over Rio Ave, helping maintain a four point advantage in Liga Portugal. He recorded eight recoveries and won four of seven ground duels in his fourth league start of the campaign.
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, Greece)
Onyemaechi featured for 82 minutes as Olympiacos F.C. defeated Panetolikos 2-0. He won both tackles attempted and completed 41 of 51 passes in a solid left back performance.
Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France)
Awaziem played a key role in FC Nantes 2-0 win over Le Havre, ending a five match losing streak. He registered 11 clearances and dominated aerial duels as Nantes boosted their survival hopes.
Chibuikwe Nwaiwu (Trabzonapor, Turkey)
Chibuikwe Nwaiwu impressed in Trabzonspor’s 2-1 win over Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigerian defender played 66 minutes, making 5 clearances, 4 recoveries, and completing 32 of 42 passes. This was his 8th successive appearance since joining in January.
Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)
Ryan Alebiosu was solid for Blackburn Rovers in their 1-0 win over Preston North End. The Super Eagles right-back played the full 90 minutes, completing 19 of 22 passes and making 3 recoveries. He also won 4 of 5 ground duels, helping Blackburn secure vital points in their Championship survival bid.
Midfielders
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Onyedika produced another masterclass as Club Brugge KV defeated OH Leuven 2-1. He completed 79 of 83 passes, registered 97 touches and won all his ground duels in a dominant midfield showing.
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England)
Iwobi shone with a goal and an assist in Fulham’s 3-1 victory over Sunderland. He completed 31 of 33 passes and recorded two shots on target before being substituted late on.
Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş, Turkey)
Ndidi marked his return with a goal in Beşiktaş J.K. emphatic 4-0 win over Göztepe. He dominated aerially, winning all seven duels in the air, while contributing defensively and dictating midfield tempo.
Frank Onyeka (Coventry City, England)
Onyeka delivered a man of the match performance in Coventry’s 2 0 away win over West Bromwich Albion. He completed 32 passes, made five recoveries and controlled proceedings before being substituted in the 86th minute.
Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille, France)
Tochukwu Nnadi’s struggles continue at Olympique Marseille. The Nigerian midfielder hasn’t featured for the French side since joining from Zulte Waregem in the winter transfer window and wasn’t part of the squad for their last 4 matches.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy)
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru saw no action for Lazio in their draw against Cagliari, spending the entire 90 minutes on the bench. He’s made 12 Serie A appearances this season, starting 5 times.
Forwards
Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid, Spain)
Lookman continued with his fine form, scoring with a diving header in Atlético Madrid 4-2 victory over Espanyol. The forward registered three shots and completed 11 of 13 passes before being replaced in the second half.
Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey)
Onuachu extended his scoring streak to six consecutive matches in Trabzonspor’s 2 1 comeback win over Gaziantep FK. The towering striker netted his 35th goal for the club, moving into the top five foreign scorers in their history.
Peter Olayinka (APOEL FC, Cyprus)
Olayinka came off the bench to score an 81st minute winner in the Nicosia derby as APOEL defeated Omonia 1-0. It was his first goal since joining the club earlier this month.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)
Osimhen missed Galatasaray’s 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor due to a knee concern. The club confirmed his absence was precautionary as they prepare for a crucial Champions League second leg encounter.
Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England)
Arokodare completed 90 minutes in Wolves narrow defeat to Crystal Palace. He had five shots with three on target but also faced racist abuse on social media after missing a penalty, drawing widespread condemnation.
Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos, Greece)
Cyriel Dessers is still out for Panathinaikos, missing their 2-0 win over OFI Crete due to a thigh injury picked up on AFCON duty. The center forward has missed the last 11 games for his side.
Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa, Italy)
Rafiu Durosinmi’s second-half introduction for Pisa against ACF Fiorentina didn’t spark a comeback, as they lost 1-0. Durosinmi played 45 minutes, completing 5 of 7 passes and having 8 touches, but Pisa struggled to create chances and failed to register a shot on target.
Salim Fago Lawal (FC Viktoria Plzeň, Czechia)
Salim Fago Lawal made an appearance for FC Viktoria Plzeň, coming on in the 63rd minute of their 0-0 draw with Sparta Praha. He completed 2 of 4 passes and had 10 touches in his 4th league game.
Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal)
Terem Moffi made a late impact for FC Porto, coming on in the 85th minute of their 1-0 win over Rio Ave. He created a big chance and had 9 touches in his 2nd league appearance.
