AFCON 2025
It was a weekend to remember for Nigerian talent across the globe as the Super Eagles’ attacking arsenal dismantled defenses. While Victor Osimhen continued his clinical form in Turkey, Paul Onuachu entered the history books with a scoring goal streak.
Onuachu’s Perfect Ten
In what is fast becoming the most remarkable individual run in European football this season, Paul Onuachu has done it again. Entering Sunday’s fixture, the giant marksman faced immense pressure to keep his streak alive and he delivered with the inevitability fans have come to expect.
Onuachu has now scored in ten consecutive league matches, a feat of consistency that places him among the world’s elite finishers. Whether it’s aerial dominance or clinical poaching, the “Goal King” remains untouchable, turning every matchday into a personal highlight reel.
Osimhen Rules Istanbul
In the Süper Lig, Victor Osimhen showed no signs of slowing down as he spearheaded Galatasaray’s dominant home victory over İstanbul Başakşehir. The reigning African Footballer of the Year netted his 12th league goal of the campaign, a sharp, instinctive finish that sent the RAMS Park crowd into a frenzy.
Osimhen’s ability to lead the line has kept Gala firmly in the driver’s seat for the title, proving once again why he is one of the most feared strikers on the continent.
Across the Atlantic, the Major League Soccer spotlight fell on an all-Nigerian midfield clash as the New England Revolution faced FC Cincinnati. It was Alhassan Yusuf who stole the headlines, choosing the perfect moment to open his account for the season.
Yusuf’s first goal of the MLS campaign was the catalyst for a massive Revolution victory, as he outshone compatriot Obinna Nwobodo, who played 45 minutes for Cincinnati.
Yusuf’s energetic display and clinical edge provided the spark New England needed to climb the Eastern Conference standings.
In Ligue 1, the rising star Hafiz Umar continued his breakout season, finding the net for the sixth time this term.
Despite Umar’s individual brilliance and growing reputation as one of France’s most clinical youngsters, it ended in heartbreak for Reims.
A late defensive collapse saw them suffer a stinging defeat at the hands of Rodez, overshadowing what was otherwise a stellar personal performance for the Nigerian.
With 20 goals between these four stars alone this weekend, the Super Eagles’ technical crew will be breathing a sigh of relief ahead of the upcoming international window.
