Super Eagles stars Europe weekend performance saw goals, assists and key displays across top leagues ahead of friendlies in Turkey
Nigerian footballers, on Sunday, 2026, delivered a series of eye-catching performances across Europe as clubs wrapped up fixtures before the international break, with several Super Eagles stars Europe weekend performance drawing attention ahead of Nigeria’s scheduled friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Antalya, Turkey.
Ademola Lookman led the headlines in Spain after scoring for Atlético Madrid in a pulsating Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid, although Diego Simeone’s side suffered a late 3–2 defeat in a fiercely contested encounter.
Elsewhere in La Liga, Sadiq Umar struck decisively for Valencia after coming off the bench against Sevilla, where Akor Adams also featured as a substitute and Chidera Ejuke remained unused in a tightly fought clash that ended in victory for the away side.
In England, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi impressed as they played key roles in a commanding 3–1 home win for their club against Burnley, while Samuel Chukwueze appeared from the bench to help secure the result in a controlled finish.
Ola Aina also made a significant impact for Nottingham Forest, coming off the bench in their emphatic 3–0 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur and marking his appearance with a goal that capped a dominant display.
In the Championship, Joe Aribo featured from the bench in Leicester City’s goalless draw away at Watford, while Bright Osayi-Samuel remained unused for Birmingham City in their narrow defeat to Derby County.
In France, Moses Simon started for Paris FC against Le Havre, operating from left-back before being substituted in the second half of a disciplined but demanding outing.
In Italy, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru completed the full 90 minutes as Lazio secured a 2–0 away win over Bologna, while Ebenezer Akinsanmiro endured a difficult afternoon with Pisa in a heavy defeat to Como.
Raphael Onyedika featured throughout for Club Brugge in Belgium as they recorded a convincing 4–1 win over Mechelen, continuing his consistent form in midfield.
In Portugal, Zaidu Sanusi played the full match for FC Porto as the league leaders edged Braga 2–1 away from home, maintaining their strong title push.
In Greece, Bruno Onyemaechi completed 90 minutes for Olympiacos in a goalless draw against AEL Larissa, contributing to a solid defensive display.
The international break now shifts focus to the Super Eagles’ preparations in Turkey, where the squad will look to build cohesion despite missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
