After a thrilling weekend full of action, it’s time to check out the six best Nigerian performers across all Europe.
Several Nigeria footballers showed their quality and grab the headlines.
So, without further ado, we give you the best players across Europe last weekend.
6. Alex Iwobi [Everton]
The Arsenal product has been the top former for Everton this season.
Iwobi was the best player in the 3-0 demolition of Palace with two assists that his game deserve.
5. Paul Onuachu [Genk]
The striker scored goals to secure Genk a 3-1 victory Royal Antwerp.
Genk are still top of the Belgian Pro League log. Could Champions League football be on the horizon next season?
Onuachu’s performance won him plenty of plaudits.
The 28-year-old pushed Genk forward throughout the entire game, and was easily the best player out there.
4. Ola Aina [Torino]
Admittedly, Aina hasn’t always been at his best this season.
But the Super Eagles superstar pulled off a great performance on Saturday as Torino lost 2-1 to Udinese.
It was easily one of Aina’s best displays of the campaign as he troubled the hosts defence throughout the entire game. One goal was a solid return for his exploits.
3. Moses Simon [Nantes]
It was another world-class display from Moses Simon on Sunday.
The playmaker had a hand in Nantes’ as they were forced to a 1-1 draw by OGC Nice.
Simon constantly drove Nantes forward. Easily one of the Ligue 1’s best players right now.
2. Victor Osimhen [Napoli]
The striker continued his fine start to the season by scoring the winner against AS Roma on Sunday. He deserved a mention in this best players list.
The late goal alone literally sent AS Roma on a meltdown as Jose Mourinho was left bewildered.
1. Taiwo Awoniyi [Nottingham Forest]
The former Liverpool attacker looked sharper and more alert on Saturday on route to scoring the winner against the Reds.
An assuring sign that more will come was the brilliant sprints he made against Liverpool.. Furthermore, he timed his run to perfection to score his third goal of the season .
The Unicorn and Imperial Academy product was the best player in the game and will now hope to continue his new form away to Arsenal on Sunday.
