Soccernet.ng kept tabs on dozens of matches potentially featuring Nigerian footballers across different leagues worldwide.

Here’s the cream of the crop:

Armenia

Tenton Yenne opened the scoring for Ararat-Armenia in their 2-2 Premier League draw at Pyunik.

Belgium

Chidera Ejuke clinched Royal Antwerp FC’s inaugural victory in the Jupiler Pro League Championship Round, notching the lone goal in their 1-0 triumph against Cercle Brugge.

Bulgaria

Umeh Emmanuel, a former Flying Eagles forward, dazzled with a man-of-the-match performance, bagging two goals in FK Botev Plovdiv’s stellar 4-0 victory over FK Lokomotiv Sofia 1929.

China PR

Samuel Adegbenro sealed the deal for Beijing Guoan with a goal in their 4-1 victory over Qingdao West Coast in the Chinese Super League clash at the Workers’ Stadium.

Cyprus

Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was in goal but ended on the losing side as his Omonia Nicosia stumbled to a 2-0 defeat at AEK Larnaca.

Czech Republic

Solomon John assisted the opener for Mladá Boleslav in their impressive 2-1 away win at Pardubice in the Czech Liga.

England

Nottingham Forest FC and Ola Aina lacked flair in the final third, succumbing to a 2-0 Premier League defeat to struggling Everton FC.

Meanwhile, Fulham FC, featuring Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, couldn’t handle the heat from Liverpool FC, suffering a 3-1 loss at home.

France

In Ligue 1, Akor Adams impressed for Montpellier in an exciting 2-1 win at Reims.

Gift Orban featured as a second-half substitute for Lyon as they were battered 4-1 at champions PSG.

Germany

Bayer Leverkusen salvaged a late 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, extending their remarkable unbeaten streak across all competitions.

Victor Boniface narrowly escaped his first career red card after a VAR intervention revealed Granit Xhaka as the true offender in a late altercation with Dortmund players.

No red card for Victor
Boniface.

The referee’s straight red card decision was overturned after consulting the VAR.

FT : Dortmund 1-1 Leverkusen
pic.twitter.com/aIjYIkD82y

— Ojora Babatunde (@ojbsports) April 21, 2024

Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella also featured in the encounter.

Israel

Ezekiel Henty broke the deadlock for Ashdod in the second minute, but Adeniyi James equalised for Hapoel Hadera five minutes later, with both teams eventually settling for a 2-2 Ligat Ha’al draw.

Italy

In Serie A, David Okereke failed to find his range in front of goal as his Torino were forced to a goalless draw at home by Frosinone.

Ademola Lookman orchestrated both goals for Atalanta in their thrilling 2-1 Serie A victory over Monza.

Japan

Origbaajo Ismaila got a late consolation goal – his first of the year – for Tochigi in their 2-1 loss at Kagoshima United in the J2 League.

Latvia

Abdulrahman Taiwo netted what turned out to be the winning goal for Riga in other 2-1 away win against Metta in the Virsliga.

Elsewhere, Justice Ohajunwa put the icing on the victory cake for Zimbru as they made light work of Milsami with a 3-1 win.

Moldova

In the Super Lig, Rasheed Akanbi opened the floodgates for Sheriff in their convincing 3-0 win over Dacia-Buiucani inside the Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena in Tiraspol.

Scotland

Cyriel Dessers propelled Rangers FC to a 2-0 FA Cup semifinal victory against Hearts FC with a brace, setting up a final clash with arch-rivals Celtic FC.

Cyriel Dessers fires @RangersFC in front! 🔵

The picture of composure with that finish 👏#ScottishCup pic.twitter.com/CJvWGG2LCo

— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) April 21, 2024

Leon Balogun shone in defence as Rangers secured only their second clean sheet in six matches.

Dessers delivers! 🔥@RangersFC have doubled their lead and taken a massive step towards a final against Celtic! 🔵#ScottishCup pic.twitter.com/h4TyErqYwr

— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) April 21, 2024

Serbia

Collins Atule, 19, came off the bench to net the decisive goal for FK Spartak Subotica in their 1-0 triumph over FK Javor in the Serbian Super Liga.

Spain

In La Liga, Umar Sadiq’s introduction from the bench did little to inspire Real Sociedad to victory as they only settled for a 1-1 draw at Getafe.

Rasheedat Ajibade, fresh off winning Atlético de Madrid Femenino’s Player of the Month award, showcased her skills once again, contributing to their 5-1 victory over Real Betis Balompie.

Meanwhile, Toni Payne provided the assist for Sevilla FC’s equalizer in their come-from-behind 2-1 away win against Villarreal CF at the Ciudad Deportiva del Villarreal.