Soccernet.ng monitored a few matches that could potentially involve Nigerian players on Saturday, March 16th.
Here are the most eye-catching highlights:
Albania: Ahanonu, Itodo, Clement shine
Albania witnessed a flurry of Nigerian brilliance as Nnamdi Ahanonu’s scintillating double propelled Skënderbeu Korçë to a resounding 2-0 victory over Egnatia Rrogozhinë.
Meanwhile, Franklin Ntephe salvaged pride with a lone goal for Vora amid a 3-1 defeat to Kastrioti Krujë.
Peter Mandela Itodo continued his impressive streak, notching his 12th goal in 24 league appearances for Luzi 2008 in a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Tomori Berat.
Bobby Ebuka Clement sealed the deal for AF Elbasani, contributing to their convincing 3-0 win against Burreli at the Elbasan Arena.
Belarus: Adeola’s dream debut
Raymond Adeola announced his arrival in style, bagging a brace on his league debut for FC Dinamo Minsk, propelling them to a commanding 5-0 victory over FC Smorgon in the Premier League opener.
Belgium: Genk II soar with Nigerian duo
KRC Genk II soared to victory in the Challenger Pro League with a stellar 3-1 win over KV Oostende, fueled by the dynamic duo of Victory Beniangba and Christian Akpan.
Beniangba opened the scoring from the penalty spot, while Akpan sealed the deal with a crucial goal in the 75th minute.
England: Dennis delivers, Bassey-Iwobi combo stars
Emmanuel Dennis played the hero for Watford FC, netting the solitary goal in a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Birmingham City FC in the Championship.
Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi orchestrated Fulham FC’s impressive 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspurs, with Bassey’s defensive prowess and Iwobi’s creative brilliance proving pivotal.
Victor Udoh’s seventh league goal of the season secured a narrow 1-0 win for Shrewsbury Town FC over Carlisle United FC in the English League One.
France: Nnadozie’s heroics, Moffi’s brace
Chiamaka Nnadozie stole the show with a remarkable penalty save and a clean sheet, inspiring Paris FC to a dominant 4-0 away win against En Avant Guingamp.
Meanwhile, Terem Moffi dazzled with a brace, his first in 2024, guiding OGC Nice to a thrilling 3-1 victory over RC Lens in Ligue 1.
Israel: Bassey’s strike, James’s brilliance
Fortune Bassey found the back of the net for Hapoel Petah Tikva FC, albeit in a 3-2 defeat to goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye’s Hapoel Jerusalem FC in the Ligat Ha’al.
Adeniyi James showcased his class with a brace and an assist, steering Hapoel Hadera FC to a sensational 3-1 win over Maccabi Netanya at the Netanya Stadium.
USA: Kanu ends drought
Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu broke her goal drought in style, finding the net for Racing Louisville FC in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Orlando Pride on the opening weekend of the 2024 NWSL season.
N.B: Who impressed you the most among these excellent Nigerian stars flying the country’s colours abroad? Leave your comments below.
