Osimhen hits 200 goals as Nigerian stars impress in Europe
Victor Osimhen reached a major milestone as he scored his 200th career goal during a dominant performance for Galatasaray. Nigerian women also made headlines abroad, with Joy Omewa scoring on her debut for Nottingham Forest Women and Babajide netting a dramatic equaliser for AS Roma Women. Several other Nigerian players delivered standout displays across Europe and beyond, highlighting the growing influence of Nigerian talent on the global stage. From decisive goals to crucial defensive contributions, it was a memorable weekend for these footballers.
Match highlights
- Victor Osimhen scored his 200th career goal for club and country as Galatasaray defeated Kayserispor, also providing an assist before being substituted.
- Joy Omewa marked her debut for Nottingham Forest Women with a goal, continuing her impressive scoring streak despite her team’s loss to Birmingham City.
- Babajide secured a stoppage-time equaliser for AS Roma Women, preserving their unbeaten league run and keeping them top of the Serie A Femminile table.
- Arthur Okonkwo kept a clean sheet for Wrexham in a 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, maintaining his strong form this season.
- Taiwo Lawal scored again for Mazatlán FC in Mexico, remaining the club’s leading scorer with five goals for the season.
