It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Nigeria’s Super Eagles stars across Europe, with Taiwo Awoniyi inspiring a turnaround in England while Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen endured disappointing outings for their clubs.

At the City Ground, Awoniyi made a decisive impact as Nottingham Forest finally grabbed their first Premier League win under new boss Sean Dyche, defeating Leeds United 3-1. The powerful striker was introduced in the 59th minute, using his strength and hold-up play to stabilize the attack as Forest cruised to a vital victory.

Elsewhere in England, Crystal Palace’s rising forward Chrisantus Uche watched from the bench as the Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Brighton. The young attacker is still seeking regular minutes after three league appearances this season.

In Italy, it was a tough night for Ademola Lookman as Atalanta fell 3-0 at home to Sassuolo. The Nigerian winger struggled to find his rhythm before being substituted in the 78th minute as Gian Piero Gasperini’s men suffered a rare home defeat.

Over in France, Terem Moffi provided fresh energy off the bench to help Metz claim a 2-1 win against Nice, extending their solid run in Ligue 1.

In Turkey, Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray were stunned by Kocaelispor, losing 1-0 despite dominating possession. The result marked a rare slip for the Turkish champions, with Osimhen unable to find his usual spark in front of goal.

Meanwhile, in Belgium, Raphael Onyedika and Club Brugge endured frustration after falling 1-0 to bitter rivals Anderlecht in a tense Jupiler Pro League clash.

From England to Turkey, it was a weekend that tested the Eagles’ resilience — but Awoniyi’s strong showing offered a bright spark in an otherwise challenging round of fixtures for Nigeria’s top men abroad. 🇳🇬⚽️