Super Eagles players return to club football after AFCON
Nigeria’s Super Eagles stars are back with their clubs following their Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Key players like Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze are set to feature in important league matches. Several players made immediate impacts for their clubs, while others face competition for starting spots. The return of these players is expected to influence their teams’ performances across Europe and Africa.
Match highlights
- Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze rejoin Fulham, with Bassey earning a spot in the CAF team of the tournament.
- Akor Adams scored twice off the bench for Sevilla less than 48 hours after Nigeria’s third-place match.
- Victor Osimhen resumes action for Galatasaray, aiming to add to his six league goals this season.
- Stanley Nwabali returns as Chippa United captain, hoping to help the club avoid relegation in the South African Premier League.
- Ademola Lookman and Frank Onyeka are back in Italy and England respectively, with Lookman in strong form and Onyeka expected to start on the bench for Brentford.
