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Nigerian exports weekend round-up: Onyedinma, Onuachu, and Fago dominate as Lookman and Iwobi falter

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It was another eventful weekend for Nigerian exports across Europe, with several Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars making their mark in their respective leagues in this Nigerian exports weekend round-up, Socccernet.ng reports.

Fred Onyedinma, Paul Onuachu in Turkey, Salim Fago Lawal in Croatia, and other Nigerian footballers made their presence felt.

Nigerian exports weekend round-up

In England, Fred Onyedinma was the standout performer as his brace powered Wycombe Wanderers to a 4-1 home victory over Leyton Orient in League One.

At Hill Dickinson Stadium, Alex Iwobi could not prevent Fulham from falling to a 2-0 defeat against Everton. Calvin Bassey delivered a solid defensive performance for the Cottagers, while Samuel Chukwueze featured off the bench but struggled to influence the game.

Calvin Bassey shakes hands with Jack Grealish after the Everton v Fulham Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Credit: Ryan Crockett/Every Second Media. Copyright: xIMAGO/EveryxSecondxMediax

Super Eagles attacker Taiwo Awoniyi made a second-half appearance as Nottingham Forest sealed a 3-1 home win over Leeds United. Meanwhile, Tolu Arokodare, Frank Onyeka and Christantus Uche were unused substitutes.

Over in the Women’s Super League, Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie put up a brave display for Brighton Women in their 1-1 draw with Liverpool Women.

Chiamaka Nnadozie Goalkeeper of Brighton and Hove Albion warms up before the Women s Super League match between Brighton and Hove Albion Women and West Ham United
Chiamaka Nnadozie Goalkeeper of Brighton and Hove Albion warms up before the Women s Super League match between Brighton and Hove Albion Women and West Ham United. Copyright: xJeffxMoodxIMAGO

In Turkey, Paul Onuachu found the net again, scoring his eighth goal of the season as Trabzonspor were held to a 1-1 home draw by Uchenna Ogundu’s Alanyaspor, with the latter featuring for 25 minutes.

Emeka Eze also impressed, registering a goal and an assist in Columbus FK’s 3-1 win over Igdir in the Turkish 1. Lig.

Elsewhere in Europe, Jordan Torunarigha played his part in helping Hamburger SV secure a draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

Nigeria Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre
Nigeria Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre. Photo Credit: Saudi League/X

In Saudi Arabia, Ashleigh Plumptre stood firm in defence as Al-Ittihad Ladies recorded a hard-fought away victory over Al-Qadsiah, with Francisca Ordega coming on for the final 16 minutes.

Akor Adams led the line effectively for Sevilla in their win over Osasuna, while Chidera Ejuke made a late substitute appearance.

Nigeria Super Eagles target and Slavia Prague midfielder David Moses
Ademola Lookman and David Moses. Photo by IMAGO

In Italy, Ademola Lookman featured as Atalanta fell to a 3-0 home defeat against Sassuolo. Meanwhile, in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal netted twice to fire NK Istra to an important 3-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.