Sports News of Monday, 27 January 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Performance of Super Eagles Players in Europe: Five players score as Chukwueze makes injury return with a goal

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It was a good outing for Nigerian players plying their trade in Europe, with a handful of these players putting on impressive performances for their clubs in their respective leagues.

From Turkey to Italy to Scotland to Spain and Germany, here are some Super Eagles stars who were on the scoresheet for their clubs.

Victor Osimhen

Osimhen scored yet another penalty for Galatasaray in their victory over Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, January 25. It was the Super Eagles striker's 12th league goal in 14 appearances since joining the club in September.

Samuel Chukwueze

Despite the uncertainties surrounding his future at Milan, Samuel Chukwueze turned hero as he came off the bench to score a late winner to help Milan secure a crucial win against Parma at San Siro.

After missing the last six matches due to injury, the 25-year-old scored the all-important goal to secure a crucial victory for Milan.

Cyriel Dessers

Dessers scored for the third game in a row in Rangers' 3-1 win over Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. The Super Eagles striker, who has been linked with a move away from Ibrox Stadium, has now scored six goals in his last four games.

Christantus Uche*

Though yet to earn his first Super Eagles call-up, Uche starred in Getafe's remarkable 3-0 victory away at Real Sociedad in La Liga.

The 21-year-old scored and assisted Carles Perez as Getafe silenced the crowd at Reale Arena on Sunday, January 26.

Gift Orban

Orban opened his goal account for Hoffenheim after joining the German club from Lyon. The 22-year-old scored in his side's 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt after coming on as a second-half substitute in the 65th minute.