Nigerian players shine across Europe despite Fulham’s FA Cup exit
Nigerian footballers made headlines across Europe as Akor Adams and Salim Fago broke their goal droughts, while Geoffrey Chinedu netted twice for his club. Meanwhile, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze faced disappointment as Fulham were knocked out of the FA Cup. The weekend saw several Nigerians deliver influential performances, but not all ended in celebration. The focus now shifts to league campaigns and the pursuit of European qualification.
Match highlights
- Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze saw their FA Cup dreams end as Fulham lost 1-0 to Southampton in the round of 16.
- Akor Adams ended a five-match goal drought for Sevilla, scoring his seventh league goal of the season in La Liga.
- Salim Fago scored his second goal in six matches for Viktoria Plzeň, helping secure a 3-0 win in the Czech First League.
- Geoffrey Chinedu struck twice for Krylia Sovetov Samara, taking his tally to four goals in his last five matches.
- Raphael Onyedika recovered from an early error to deliver a strong midfield performance for Club Brugge in Belgium.
