Which Super Eagles star are you looking forward to watch this weekend?
This weekend promises thrilling action across Europe as five Super Eagles stars take center stage in the FA Cup, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.
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Super Eagles stars will be in action in major competitions, with these five players likely to make a big splash.
Ademola Lookman — Atalanta vs Venezia
Since returning from injury, Ademola Lookman has scored in back-to-back matches against Club Brugge and Empoli.
Latest Man of the match, Ademola Lookman, after the exchange with Gasperini.
Lookman’s three goals in two matches is the kind of form that got him the CAF African Footballer of the Year award, and the Nigerian superstar will be intent on keeping it up when Atalanta take on Venezia.
Ademola Lookman
The Super Eagles star will be hoping to add to his 12 Serie A goals in Atalanta’s first home game since Lookman came back from a month-long spell on the sidelines.
Victor Boniface — Frankfurt vs Leverkusen
Super Eagles star Victor Boniface will be back to his best form after going two games without scoring, picking up only a yellow card for his troubles
Nigeria’s Victor Boniface | IMAGO
Boniface’s record of 10 goals in 19 matches this season is more than respectable, making his struggle for game time and goals since returning from a three-month layoff.
Victor Boniface featured for only 7 minutes.
The Super Eagles star will be hoping to help Bayer Leverkusen claw at the current 11-point gap to Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga standings when they take on Frankfurt.
Samuel Chukwueze — AC Milan vs Lazio
Samuel Chukwueze will be hoping to get back into Sergio Conceicao’s good graces with a crucial performance against Lazio in the battle for the top four.
Samuel Chukwueze and Sergio Conceicao (Credit: Imago)
Chukwueze is on the fringes at San Siro but could make a mark in the crucial clash as the Rossoneri continue hoping for a miracle in the race for European places.
Chukwueze, Super Eagles star || Imago
Chukwueze has only played two minutes in AC Milan’s last four Serie A matches, and will be desperate to use any minutes he gets to impress the boss and leverage for more game time.
Moses Simon — Marseille vs Nantes
Moses Simon may have been usurped as Nantes top goalscorer recently, but he is still Les Canaries’ top assist provider in Ligue 1.
Moses Simon and other Nantes players during the defeat against Le Havre | Imago
The Super Eagles star has been involved in 13 goals this season for Nantes and could be on the hunt for more goals and assists when they take on second-place Marseille.
Simon in action for Nantes || Imago
While both clubs have different objectives for the season, Marseille looking for top spot and Nantes hoping to beat relegation, it promises to be a lively affair starring the Nigerian winger.
Alex Iwobi — Manchester United vs Fulham
Fulham have already lost to Manchester United twice this season, and they will be hoping that the third time will be the charm when they take on the Red Devils in the FA Cup.
Iwobi recounts how he silenced critics || imago
Iwobi recounts how he silenced critics || imago
Despite defeat, Alex Iwobi was impressive in the two previous matches against Manchester United and will be Fulham’s biggest threat against the Red Devils.
Man of the moment at Fulham, Iwobi.
The Super Eagles star has been directly involved in 10 goals this season for Fulham, but they have all been in the Premier League, so the match against Manchester United gives Iwobi the chance to make a mark in the FA Cup.
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