Nigerian stars learn their European knockout opponents
Several Super Eagles players have discovered their opponents for the upcoming UEFA Champions League and Europa League knockout stages. Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Raphael Onyedika will all feature for their clubs in crucial matches. The draws, held on Friday, have set up some intriguing fixtures for the Nigerian internationals. Both competitions will see these players face tough challenges as they aim to progress further.
Match highlights
- Osimhen’s Galatasaray will play against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League knockout round.
- Lookman’s Atalanta have been drawn to face Borussia Dortmund, while Onyedika’s Club Brugge will meet Atletico Madrid.
- A Nigerian face-off is set as Bruno Onyemaechi’s Olympiacos takes on Nathan Tella’s Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 32.
- In the UEFA Europa League, Cyriel Dessers’ Panathinaikos will play against Viktoria Plzen, featuring Salim Lawal Fago.
- Iheanacho’s Celtic face Stuttgart, while Aina’s Nottingham Forest will play Fenerbahce, with Taiwo Awoniyi hoping to join the squad.
