Sportblog247.com meticulously tracked the performances of Nigerian footballers across various leagues worldwide on May 5, 2024, uncovering standout stories from diverse corners of the globe.

Belgium witnessed the trio of Chidera Ejuke, Alhassan Yusuf, and George Ilenikhena in action for Antwerp, although they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Club Brugge, who boasted Raphael Onyedika in their lineup. Meanwhile, in China, Viv Solomon Otabor’s assist for Cangzhou Mighty Lions wasn’t enough to secure victory against Meizhou Ha.

In Egypt, Zamalek’s unbeaten streak was shattered by Abubakar Liadi’s goal for Smouha, clinching a 1-0 victory. The Bundesliga saw Victor Boniface seal Bayer Leverkusen’s 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt with an 89th-minute penalty, while in Hungary, David Nwachukwu impressed with a goal in BVSC Zugló’s 2-0 triumph over Kozármisleny.

Over in Italy, Samuel Chukwueze’s assist contributed to AC Milan’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Genoa, while Chuba Amechi Akpom starred for Ajax in the Netherlands, providing an assist and scoring a goal in their 4-1 victory against Volendam. Meanwhile, Philip Otele showcased his talent for CFR Cluj in Romania, guiding them to a 3-2 win over leaders Rapid Bucureşti, amid interest from Brighton.

In Scotland, Leon Balogun and Cyriel Dessers shone for Rangers FC in their 4-1 win over Kilmarnock, while Ibrahim Buhari contributed an assist for Elfsborg in their 3-1 triumph over Malmö in Sweden.

Stateside, Patrick Nwegbo assisted Birmingham Legion’s comeback in a 2-2 draw with FC Tulsa in the USL Championship, while Tani Oluwaseyi continued his scoring streak, securing Minnesota United’s 2-1 MLS victory over Atlanta United.

Overall, Nigerian talents made their mark across continents, showcasing their prowess and contributing significantly to their respective teams’ performances on the global stage.