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Super Eagles stars shone for their respective clubs after international break.
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Kelechi Iheanacho sealed a late winner on his Celtic debut, Victor Boniface added an assist in Bremen’s 4-0 victory, with other Nigerians making their mark across Europe.
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Esther Okoronkwo’s brace in Canada capped a weekend of standout performances.
Super Eagles stars and other Nigerian internationals returned from the international break and quickly made headlines across Europe.
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From last-gasp drama in Scotland to bright debuts in Germany, Nigerian players provided the kind of moments that keep fans talking.
Kelechi Iheanacho produced the day’s most dramatic moment in Scotland.
The Super Eagles forward came off the bench for Celtic and coolly converted a stoppage-time penalty to turn a draw into a 2-1 win at Kilmarnock.
Despite some controversy around the late decision, Iheanacho’s calm finish sealed the points and gave his new club a crucial victory.
Meanwhile in Germany, Victor Boniface made an immediate impact on his Werder Bremen debut.
The Super Eagles striker came on late and set up Bremen’s fourth goal, helping his side to a convincing 4-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
His assist underlined why the loan move generated interest all summer, and he’ll be hoping to build on that momentum.
Felix Agu also played the full 90 as Bremen dominated.
Over in France, Moses Simon started for Paris FC and lasted 60 minutes in a hard-fought win at Brest.
Simon continues to show why he is a useful attacking option, contributing to his team’s rise in the early Ligue 1 table.
Getty Images and match reports captured his work rate and involvement on the day.
In Turkey, Paul Onuachu had a day of mixed fortunes.
He saw a headed effort ruled out by the referee after VAR checks, was shown a booking early on, and finished the match on the losing side as Trabzonspor fell 1-0 to Fenerbahçe.
The fine margins will frustrate him, yet the performance suggested he remains a physical threat in the box.
Other notable appearances included Fisayo Dele-Bashiru starting for Lazio before being substituted at half-time, Cyriel Dessers making his first minutes for Panathinaikos after a summer move, and Anthony Nwakaeme missing out as he continues rehabilitation from a muscle injury.
Back on Saturday, Rafiú Durosinmi returned from illness to score for Viktoria Plzen, firing his side to a 1-0 win that kept their unbeaten run alive.
In England, Tolu Arokodare earned his first minutes for Wolves after netting for Nigeria during the break, while Chrisantus Uche made a late cameo for Crystal Palace.
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were also important contributors as Fulham edged Leeds 1-0.
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Across the Atlantic, Esther Okoronkwo kept her strong form for AFC Toronto in Canada, netting a brace including a stunning free-kick as her side overwhelmed Vancouver Rise 7-0 to clinch a playoff spot.
Her performance reinforced why Nigeria’s female players are making waves abroad.
In short, the weekend belonged to returning internationals and new signings alike.
Looking ahead, coaches will pick through positives and negatives, but Nigerian fans have plenty to celebrate: late winners, eye-catching debuts and consistent attacking displays.
As the European season settles in, expect more Super Eagles names to feature prominently as they chase club and international form.
