Nigerian players delivered standout performances across Europe and beyond over the weekend, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice in Turkey, Ademola Lookman ending his goal drought in Italy, and Cyriel Dessers netting his 25th goal of the season in Scotland.
Italy
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
Ademola Lookman snapped a six-match goal drought in style, scoring with his only attempt in Atalanta’s commanding 4–0 victory over struggling Monza. The Nigerian winger impressed throughout his 80-minute appearance, completing five dribbles, delivering 10 crosses, creating two key chances, and winning eight ground duels.
Lookman’s resurgence comes at a vital time for Atalanta as they push for European qualification. With renewed confidence, the former Leicester City man looks poised to play a crucial role in the season’s final stretch.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru & Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli)
There was no playing time for Nigerian duo Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Tyronne Ebuehi in Empoli’s narrow home loss to Lazio. Dele-Bashiru remained an unused substitute, while Ebuehi missed his third consecutive match due to injury.
Empoli’s injury crisis under coach Roberto D’Aversa continues to worsen, with Ebuehi among ten sidelined players. The defeat leaves them second from bottom in Serie A with just three matches left to avoid relegation.
France
Moses Simon (Nantes)
Moses Simon endured another frustrating outing as Nantes fell 1-0 at home to relegation rivals Angers. Despite playing the full 90 minutes, the Super Eagles winger couldn’t make a decisive impact as his side slipped to 15th, now just one point above the relegation playoff spot.
Simon, currently fourth in Ligue 1 for assists, has now gone five games without a goal contribution. As his form dips at a crucial stage of the season, Nantes are in urgent need of inspiration to stay afloat.
