A host of Nigerian players delivered standout performances for their clubs abroad on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Soccernet.ng was on hand to capture the biggest moments.
Spain
Christantus Uche justified his inclusion in Eric Chelle’s first Super Eagles provisional squad with a strong display as Getafe stunned Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Estadio Coliseum.
Chidera Ejuke’s lone goal secures a massive away win for #Sevilla against Real Sociedad. pic.twitter.com/Ikq0a8izrD
— Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) March 9, 2025
Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke was Sevilla’s matchwinner, scoring a superb second-half goal to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Real Sociedad.
⚽️ Golazo de Ejuke al inicio de la segunda mitad.
Real Sociedad 0-1 Sevilla FC https://t.co/fQXFuxuxpI pic.twitter.com/WoqHJci0Dz— Nazario (@Nazariotipster) March 9, 2025
It was Ejuke’s second La Liga goal since joining in the summer and helped Sevilla secure their ninth league win of the campaign.
In Primera División RFEF, Nzubechi Ogbuehi found the net for Osasuna II in a 2-0 win over Barcelona II at the Estadi Johan Cruyff.
The 21-year-old struck in the 77th minute, doubling Osasuna’s lead after Ibaider Garriz’s opener on the hour mark.
Italy
Ademola Lookman was on target again as Atalanta humiliated Juventus with a 4-0 thrashing in Turin.
Lookman’s goal took him to 13 league strikes this season, equalling his best tally for the club.
Game. Set. Lookman. ⚽ #ademolalookman pic.twitter.com/HqF7nN1BUD
— Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) March 9, 2025
The Nigerian forward also reached 50 goals for Atalanta, becoming just the ninth player in the club’s history to hit that milestone.
GOAL | Juventus 0-4 Atalanta | Lookman
LOOKMAN MAKES IT FOUR FOR ATALANTA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/xitjO3WK04
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 9, 2025
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France
Defender Gabriel Osho, also named in Chelle’s provisional squad, produced a commanding performance as Auxerre beat Reims 2-0 in Ligue 1.
Given his form, it will be difficult for Chelle to drop the former Luton Town man from his final squad.
However, it was a disappointing outing for Moses Simon, who came off the bench in Nantes‘ 1-0 loss to Strasbourg.
Belgium
Like Osho, Jordan Torunarigha is pushing for a spot in Chelle’s World Cup qualifiers squad, and he strengthened his case with a solid defensive display in Gent’s 1-0 win at Antwerp.
Raphael Onyedika, fully recovered from injury, started for Club Brugge and impressed in a 3-1 derby win over Cercle Brugge.
Elsewhere, Promise David, a former Nigeria youth international considering a switch to Canada, scored twice to inspire Union Saint-Gilloise to a 3-0 win over Standard Liège.
Greece
Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyemaechi made his full debut in the Greek Super League and impressed as Olympiacos secured a 1-0 win over OFI.
In the Super League 2, Samson Obioha grabbed a consolation goal for Ethnikos Neo Keramidi in a 2-1 loss to PAOK II.
India
In the Indian Super League, defender Stephen Eze featured for Jamshedpur, but it was Daniel Chima who stole the show, scoring twice and providing an assist as Chennaiyin thrashed Jamshedpur 5-2.
Chima equalized in the 25th minute, assisted Lukas Brambilla’s goal just before halftime, and rounded off the scoring in the 96th minute to cap a brilliant individual performance.
Kazakhstan
In the Kazakhstan Premier League, Chinedu Geoffrey opened his season’s account, scoring in Astana’s 2-0 away win over Kyzyl-Zhar.
The 27-year-old netted seven goals in ten league matches last season and will be hoping for another strong campaign.
Moldova
Rasheed Akanbi continued his red-hot form, scoring his fifth goal in two games to lead Sheriff Tiraspol to a 3-0 victory over Spartanii Selemet.
Serbia
Bamidele Yusuf was the hero for Vojvodina, scoring the matchwinner in the 73rd minute to secure a 1-0 triumph over Jedinstvo at Stadion Karađorđe, Novi Sad.
Yusuf now has 11 goals in 25 league games this season and sits joint second in the Super Liga scoring charts, five goals behind Red Star Belgrade’s Pape Cherif Ndiaye.
Turkey
New Super Eagles invitee Anthony Dennis featured in Goztepe’s 3-1 defeat at Sivasspor, where his side played much of the match with ten men.
Victor Osimhen eyes the Turkish Süper Lig golden boot, with the least matches played. He has moved to 2nd on the scorers chart pic.twitter.com/JHh3IJITBv
— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) March 9, 2025
Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen made the difference for Galatasaray, scoring the second-half winner in their 2-1 victory at Alanyaspor.
Lions hunt till the last breath. Unstoppable Victor #Osimhen steals late win for Galatasaray at Alanyaspor pic.twitter.com/Q0odmtW0kt
— Soccernet.ng (@soccernet_ng) March 9, 2025
Osimhen is now Nigeria’s highest scoring player in Europe this season with 23 goals in all competitions.