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Nigerian players are about to set Europe alight once again this weekend
The weekend’s football action is set to feature thrilling matchups across Europe’s top leagues, and Nigerian players are once again at the heart of the drama.
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From Serie A to the Premier League and Ligue 1, Super Eagles stars are primed to showcase their talent on some of football’s biggest stages.
Ademola Lookman — Atalanta vs AC Milan
CAF Player of the Year favourite Ademola Lookman will be back in action when his Atalanta side take on AC Milan in Serie A this weekend.
The Super Eagles forward has scored or assisted in more matches than not this season in Serie A, and given that he did not find the back of the net in Atalanta’s match against Roma, Lookman is due an important performance against AC Milan.
With seven goals and four assists in 11 games already, Lookman is one of the biggest threats that Atalanta possess and he could show it again against the Rossoneri.
Samuel Chukwueze — Atalanta vs AC Milan
Lookman will be up against compatriot Samuel Chukwueze, whose recent form for the Rossoneri has reinvigorated his chances of making good on his AC Milan career.
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After criticism of his earlier form in the season, Chukwueze has started to show promise once again, especially in games where he starts.
The Nigerian forward scored twice in AC Milan’s recent 6–1 drubbing of Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia, and his pace could be vital for the Rossoneri to beat Atalanta’s high man-for-man press.
Alex Iwobi — Fulham vs Arsenal
Fulham’s Alex Iwobi is in the form of his life after scoring five goals and providing three assists in the opening 14 games of the Premier League season.
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This week, the Super Eagles midfielder will play against his former club Arsenal, who are gunning for the Premier League title after their statement win over Manchester United.
Iwobi scored twice in Fulham’s last match in the Premier League against Brighton and will hope to show his former side what they have missed out on.
Ola Aina — Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina will test himself against one of the giants of English football when Nottingham Forest travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
After superb early season form that had them pegged as possible dark horses for the Premier League title, Nottingham Forest’s recent form has nosedived, with three losses in their last four games, but they will be hoping to pick up form against Manchester United, who are six places below them on the table.
Aina has been heralded as one of the best fullbacks in the Premier League and will have to prove this again when Nottongham Forest face Ruben Amorim’s side.
Moses Simon — Nantes vs Rennes
With Nigerian winger Moses Simon, Nantes can always have hope that they can go toe-to-toe with the best in Ligue 1.
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Simon helped them secure a 1-1 draw away to the mighty PSG last game week, and the Super Eagles star will be in the lineup again, trying to help them record their first league win in 10 matches against Rennes.
The flying winger has already contributed three goals and four assists this season, topping both lists for Nantes players and will be their best weapon against Rennes this weekend.
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