It was another compelling weekend for Nigerian footballers across Europe and beyond, as decisive goals, defensive resilience and dramatic moments shaped league standings and title races. From England to Turkey, Portugal to Italy, Super Eagles stars continued to influence outcomes between February 27 and March 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers
Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham, England)
Okonkwo proved decisive for Wrexham A.F.C. in their gritty 1 0 victory over Charlton Athletic F.C. at The Valley. The Nigerian shot stopper produced a stunning 90th minute save to deny Sonny Carey, preserving the clean sheet and extending Wrexham’s unbeaten away run to six matches. The result keeps them sixth in the table, firmly inside the promotion playoff places.
Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy)
Udinese returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Fiorentina, thanks in part to Okoye’s solid performance. The Nigerian goalkeeper was instrumental in the team’s success, showcasing his distribution skills with 33 touches and 31 completed passes, 22 of which were accurate. Okoye’s calm presence behind the backline was a key factor in Udinese’s clean sheet.
Francis Uzoho (Omonia Nicosia, Cyprus)
After limited involvement in recent weeks, Uzoho returned to action for AC Omonia in their 3 1 away defeat to HNK Rijeka. He made two saves across 90 minutes but endured a difficult outing, committing two errors that led directly to goals.
Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania)
Obasogie will not feature against Coastal Union today after being suspended by Singida Black Stars over alleged match fixing. The 26 year old has been barred from all football activities for three months pending investigation. His teammate Khalid Aucho also received a three month ban following misconduct findings.
Defenders
William Troost-Ekong (Al Ahli SC, Qatar)
Troost Ekong made his fourth league appearance for Al Ahli SC in their 2-1 home loss to Al Shahaniya SC. Substituted in the 54th minute, he registered five clearances, one recovery, 54 touches and completed 42 of 47 passes.
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
Osayi-Samuel put in a strong performance in Birmingham City’s 3-1 defeat to Middlesbrough. The right back registered 3 interceptions, 3 recoveries, and won 4 of 6 ground duels. He also completed 28 of 33 passes, demonstrating his ability to contribute to the team’s attack.
Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England)
Bassey delivered a dominant display in Fulham F.C. 2-1 London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
He completed 90 minutes, producing four clearances, three blocked shots and six recoveries while winning five of eight aerial duels. With 75 touches and 47 completed passes from 54 attempts, he also registered two shots in a commanding all round performance.
Jordan Torunarigha (Hamburger SV, Germany)
Torunarigha played the full match in Hamburger SV 2-1 home defeat to RB Leipzig. He recorded five clearances, two recoveries, 59 touches and completed 40 of 48 passes.
Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
Sanusi impressed at left back as FC Porto defeated F.C. Arouca 3-1. Across 90 minutes he won both tackles attempted, made six defensive contributions, registered 85 touches and completed 46 of 55 passes, contributing to both defensive stability and build up play.
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, Greece)
Onyemaechi was influential in Olympiacos F.C. 2 1 away win over Panserraikos F.C.. He played 90 minutes, made four clearances, five recoveries and an astonishing 122 touches while completing 72 of 82 passes. Olympiacos now sit joint top on 53 points alongside AEK Athens F.C..
Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France)
Awaziem featured in FC Nantes narrow 1-0 late defeat to Lille OSC. He registered 10 clearances, won all aerial duels, had 38 touches and completed 20 of 27 passes as Nantes remain second from bottom on 17 points.
Chibuikwe Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor, Turkey)
Nwaiwu scored his first two goals in Turkish football as Trabzonspor beat Fatih Karagümrük S.K. 3-1. Before his 73rd minute substitution, he recorded nine recoveries, won all aerial duels, produced 117 touches and completed 100 of 105 passes. Both his shots on target resulted in goals in his ninth straight appearance since January.
Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers, England)
Alebiosu played 90 minutes in Blackburn Rovers F.C. 3-1 defeat away to Derby County F.C.. He completed 21 of 24 passes, won all tackles attempted and contributed two interceptions, two clearances and five recoveries as Blackburn remain four points above relegation.
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)
Aina featured for Nottingham Forest F.C. in their 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. He played 83 minutes, made three clearances and completed 28 of 29 passes.
Midfielders
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Onyedika anchored midfield as Club Brugge KV secured a 2-1 comeback win over Royal Charleroi S.C.. He recorded 66 touches, completed 48 of 51 passes and won multiple duels to maintain control.
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England)
Iwobi scored the winning goal in Fulham’s 2-1 derby triumph over Tottenham at Craven Cottage. It marked his second consecutive league goal, the first time he has scored in back to back Premier League matches since his days at Arsenal F.C.. He completed 47 of 55 passes, created a clear chance and dominated duels before being replaced in stoppage time.
Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş, Turkey)
Super Eagles captain Ndidi delivered another assured display as Beşiktaş J.K. defeated Kocaelispor 1-0. He completed 45 of 50 passes, won seven of ten ground duels and registered 70 touches.
Frank Onyeka (Coventry City, England)
Onyeka featured in Coventry’s dramatic 2 1 win over Stoke City F.C.. Substituted in the 55th minute, he recorded 49 touches, two tackles, four recoveries and four shots, two on target.
Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille, France)
After weeks out of the squad, Nnadi made his debut for Olympique de Marseille, coming on in stoppage time of their dramatic 3-2 win over Olympique Lyonnais.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy)
Dele Bashiru came off the bench at the start of secondhalf in S.S. Lazio 2-0 loss to Torino F.C., completing 18 of 22 passes with one blocked shot.
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro (Pisa, Italy)
Akinsanmiro was an unused substitute in Pisa’s 1-0 loss to Bologna.
Joe Aribo (Leicester City, England)
Aribo remained on the bench throughout Leicester City F.C. 2-0 home defeat to Norwich City as they hover just one point above the relegation zone.
Forwards
Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid, Spain)
Lookman endured a quiet outing as Atlético Madrid edged Real Oviedo 1-0. He managed one shot and 15 touches before being substituted at half time.
Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey)
Onuachu extended his scoring streak to seven consecutive matches in Trabzonspor’s 3-1 win over Fatih Karagümrük. He scored his 36th club goal, played 90 minutes and registered two shots on target.
Peter Olayinka (APOEL FC, Cyprus)
Olayinka came on in the 77th minute in APOEL FC 3-2 victory over AEL Limassol, building on his derby heroics from the previous week.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey)
After missing Galatasaray’s 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor due to a knee concern last weekend, Osimhen returned in style for Galatasaray S.K., scoring and assisting in their 3-1 win over Alanyaspor. He recorded six shots, four on target, before his 86th minute substitution.
Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England)
Arokodare came off the bench in Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. 2 0 shock win over Aston Villa F.C., recording nine touches.
Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos, Greece)
Dessers remains sidelined with a thigh injury, missing Panathinaikos F.C. 3 1 win over Aris Thessaloniki F.C.. He has now missed 12 matches.
Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa, Italy)
Durosinmi played a key role for Pisa in their 1-0 defeat to Bologna, before being substituted in the 63rd minute. He had 27 touches, completed 10 of 15 passes, and won five aerial duels, showcasing his influence in the middle of the park. Despite Durosinmi’s steady display, Pisa remain winless in the league since November, increasing their relegation concerns.
Salim Fago Lawal (FC Viktoria Plzeň, Czechia)
Lawal played 65 minutes in FC Viktoria Plzeň 3-0 away loss to FC Zlín, completing nine of 13 passes and missing a clear chance.
Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal)
Moffi scored his first goal for Porto in their 3-1 victory over Arouca at Estádio do Dragão. Coming off the bench in the 61st minute, he sealed the win in stoppage time with his only shot, making three touches overall.
Ibrahim Olawoyin (Çaykur Rizespor, Turkey)
Olawoyin registered an assist in Çaykur Rizespor 3-0 victory over Kasımpaşa S.K.. He completed 30 of 38 passes and played the full 90 minutes.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic, Scotland)
Iheanacho missed the Old Firm derby as Celtic F.C. drew 2-2 with Rangers F.C. at Ibrox.
Sadiq Umar (Valencia, Spain)
Sadiq won the decisive penalty converted by Largie Ramazani in Valencia CF 1-0 win over CA Osasuna. He played 89 minutes with perfect pass accuracy.
Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla, Spain)
Ejuke featured in Sevilla FC 1-1 derby draw against Real Betis, coming on as in the start of the second half. completing 13 of 17 passes.
Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain)
Adams was central to Sevilla’s comeback in the 2-2 draw against Real Betis, missing a big chance late on to score the winner, firing four shots, three on target, and remaining a constant attacking threat throughout El Gran Derbi.
