Which of these Super Eagles stars will shine the brightest this weekend?
The weekend is here, and as football action heats up across Europe, several Nigerian stars will be looking to make headlines in the Premier League, LaLiga, and Bundesliga.
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From new signings eager to impress to returning stars hungry for redemption, this weekend promises excitement for Super Eagles fans.
Akor Adams — Getafe vs Sevilla
Sevilla’s new signing Akor Adams will get the chance to impress his new side when they take on one of the meanest defences in LaLiga, in Getafe.
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The Madrid side has only conceded 17 goals this season, the joint-second least in the league, behind only Atletico Madrid.
Adams will be hoping to give a good first impression aided by Sevilla’s other Nigerian stars Chidera Ejuke and Kelechi Iheanacho, even as they take on their compatriot Chrisantus Uche, who is starring for Getafe.
Alex Iwobi — Newcastle vs Fulham
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi could make a claim of being Fulham’s player of the season after his stellar campaign so far.
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With seven goals in the Premier League alone, Iwobi is Fulham’s second-highest goalscorer, behind only Raul Jimenez, while adding three assists and creating the most big chances for the Cottagers.
The Nigerian midfielder and his compatriot Calvin Bassey will be eager to help Fulham snap their recent poor form when they take on Newcastle. Fulham have won only one of their last five matches but could get their push for a European place with an unlikely win.
Paul Onuachu — Ipswich vs Southampton
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has found a new lease of life since Southampton’s appointment of Ivan Juric.
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After being a passenger on the Southampton team in the first half of the season, Onuachu has become more important to the Saints as they battle relegation.
The Nigerian forward has already scored his first goal for the club two years after first joining, and with Juric’s confidence, he will be the focal point in attack as they engage in a relegation six-pointer against fellow strugglers Ipswich.
Victor Boniface — Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim
After the heartbreak of his failed money-spinning move to Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Victor Boniface will return to Bayer Leverkusen, hoping to get back on track in the Bundesliga.
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Boniface has also been on the sidelines since November after suffering an injury during international duty with Nigeria and will be eager to return to action for the reigning champions.
Despite injury and off-the-ball distractions, Boniface’s six goals in 10 Bundesliga games have set him on course for an impressive season and the Nigerian striker will have the chance to pick up from where he left off against Hoffenheim.
Ola Aina — Nottingham Forest vs Brighton
Nottingham Forest lost their first match of the year in a 5-0 hammering by Bournemouth in the last Premier League game weeks and will be looking to bounce back when they take on Brighton.
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Nigerian defender Ola Aina has been exemplary in the Premier League, and the Tricky Tees will be depending on the Super Eagles star to return to form.
Aina has started all 23 of Nottingham Forest’s Premier League games and will be crucial in stopping the blistering Brighton attack to help the top-four contenders get back into their groove.
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