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Europe Watch: Osimhen, Boniface, Payne, Others Shine

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3 years ago

August 29, 2023

League football across Europe is gradually taking shape for the 2023–24 season, with Nigerian players plying their trade in different leagues across the world.

Victor Osimhen scored the opening goal in Napoli’s 2-0 win over Sassuolo in the Serie A, while German Victor Boniface scored a brace in Leverkusen’s 3-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Bundesliga.

There were other Nigerian players for their respective clubs across the world.

Let’s take a look at them.

Saturday

In the Premier League, Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina starred for Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The former scored a goal, while the latter came in later as a substitute.

Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey made it to the squad that played against Arsenal, although the latter saw himself red-carded after a foul on Eddie Nketiah in the 82nd minute of the encounter.

In the Championship, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Ihenacho started for Leicester City in the 2-1 win against Rotterdam. Ihenacho provided an assist for the opening goal in the clash.

Victor Boniface inspired Bayern Leverkusen to a 3-0 victory versus Borussia Monchengladbach with a superb brace in the Bundesliga.

In Italy, Samuel Chukweze was introduced in the 66th minute of Milan’s 4-1 win over Torino to enjoy a home debut for his new team.

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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Suffer Blow As Forward Faces Six-week Layoff

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2 hours ago

May 8, 2026

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Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo will be sidelined for around six weeks due to a knee injury, according DAILY POST.

Okoronkwo suffered a meniscus damage on her knee in AFC Toronto’s league game against Halifax this week.

The 29-year-old is expected to recover in time for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The tournament will start in Morocco on July 25.

Okoronkwo played a crucial role in the Super Falcons triumph at the last edition of the tournament.

She scored two goals, and registered six assists.

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EPL: They May Not Win All Remaining Matches – Paul Merson Predicts Title Winners

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May 8, 2026

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Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has tipped his old club to edge out Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

He suggested that Mikel Arteta’s side might not need to win every remaining match to get the job done.

Arsenal’s last three games in the Premier League are against West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace.

In his column for Sportskeeda, Merson said, “Imagine if Jeremy Doku hadn’t scored that late goal [against Everton], it could have been far worse for City.

“I still believe Arsenal will win the league, and they might not have to win all their matches to do it.”

Arsenal currently leads the Premier League table by five points, though City has a game in hand.

This weekend, the Gunners will face West Ham, while Pep Guardiola’s side will clash with Brentford.

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EPL: Cole Palmer Told To Leave Chelsea

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May 8, 2026

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Former Chelsea midfielder Andy Townsend has urged Cole Palmer to leave Stamford Bridge to ‘rediscover his game’.

There are rumours suggesting that the English forward may leave the Blues, with Manchester United being mentioned as a potential destination.

During his inaugural season at Chelsea, Palmer achieved an impressive tally of 42 goal involvements and scored an additional 18 goals last season, aiding the Blues in their qualification for the Champions League and their triumphs in the Club World Cup and Conference League.

The England international has also reached double figures this season; however, his struggle to regain his peak form has raised concerns about his place in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the upcoming World Cup this summer.

Reports suggest that Palmer is currently feeling unsettled at Chelsea.

Townsend stated to BetVictor, “First and foremost, Cole Palmer needs to rediscover his game. The difference between where he was a year ago and where he is now is significant.

“He requires something. I sense that Cole is looking around the team and asking, ‘Who’s inspiring me? Who’s motivating me? Who’s truly there to fight alongside me?’

“There aren’t many at Chelsea. I believe Joao Pedro is a genuine talent. His performance at Villa Park earlier this season was among the best I’ve witnessed from a striker this season. It was outstanding.

“Enzo [Fernandez] appears to be already laying the groundwork for a departure, based on recent comments and actions.

“Thus, with Cole, the issue may arise at a club like Chelsea where there is constant movement; he might eventually feel that he is the one who needs to leave.

“If you continually see better players arriving and then departing, or the finest young talents being sold for profit, it can lead to frustration over time.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if, at some point, should things not improve swiftly, he decides: ‘I think I might have to seek opportunities elsewhere’.”

Chelsea currently sit ninth in the Premier League as they prepare for their upcoming match against current Premier League champions, Liverpool.