Check Out 4 Nigerian International Footballers Who Scored For Clubs Lately
It is the end of yet another weekend dedicated to Club football, and as is to be expected, they were lots of notable events that took place in each of the different leagues.
One among such is the fact that four different Nigerian footballers were on the score sheet for their individual teams all across Europe. There are
1. Paul Onuachu:
The 26 year old was on the score sheet in Belgian Pro League side, Genk’s 4:0 win over St. Truidence today afternoon. His 53rd minute goal sealed the win for his team.
2. Victor Osimehn:
22 year Old Victor Osimehn also sealed a 2:0 win in Napoli’s game vs Sampdoria earlier today. His goal was scored in the heat of the match, at the 87th minute and pretty much guided his side to a comfortable 2:0 victory.
3. Kelechi Iheanacho:
Although his side lost 3:2 to a Jesse Lingard inspired West Ham side earlier today, 24 year Iheanacho scored a the brace that gave Leicester city a fighting chance in the game.
In the end, the game didn’t end on a favourable term for his team, his impact in the game however cannot be easily overlooked.
4. Nwankwo Simy
The 28 year old Nigerian who plays for Serie A side, Crotone FC was also on the score sheet of his side’s 3:2 loss to Spezia yesterday. His goal in the 78th minute put his team level at 2:2 and also gave them a fighting chance up until the 90th minute when Spezia scored a lucky goal to take home all 3 points. Simy’s goal marks his 14th of the Serie A season, the 8th highest in the Serie A so far this season.
