It was a thrilling weekend for Nigerian players abroad, as Uchenna Ogundu and Daniel Udoh delivered standout performances that captured the spotlight.

From Turkey to England, their impact for their teams was just massive, setting the tone for another exciting chapter in Nigerian football stories across Europe, Footballrover reports.

Uchenna Ogundu Nets First Goal in Turkey

Uchenna Ogundu finally opened his goal account for Alanyaspor, scoring the opener in the 27th minute to guide his side to a 2-1 victory over Konyaspor at the Torku Arena.

His precise finish put Alanyaspor in control, and the win lifted team morale early in the season.

— “Happy to score my first goal for the club,” the forward shared on his social media page, clearly relishing the special moment.

Daniel Udoh Brace Lights Up League Two

Meanwhile, Daniel Udoh was on fire in the English Football League Two. The 29-year-old striker netted twice from three attempts, powering Salford City to a 3-1 away win over Shrewsbury at the New Meadow.

Udoh’s performance earned him his second Player of the Match award of the season, taking his tally to two goals and two assists so far.

His relentless energy and finishing ability made the difference for his side in a tough encounter.

Other Nigerian Players Abroad in Action

Elsewhere, Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho had a dream debut for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.

Coming off the bench, he scored a 96th-minute penalty to secure a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. His late strike kept Celtic’s title defence alive.

In Slovakia, Philip Azango opened scoring in the 13th minute as FC Spartak Trnava cruised to a 4-0 win over Skalica.

His compatriot Abdulrahman Taiwo doubled the lead in the 29th minute, completing a strong Nigerian showing.

Over in Latvia, Kingsley Emenike was the hero for FS Jelgava, scoring twice in a 4-1 away victory against RFS.

The 21-year-old forward struck in both halves at the LNK Sporta Parks, sealing an emphatic win for his team.

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Last Updated on September 15, 2025 2:05 pm by footballrover