It was another action-packed weekend of football across the globe, and Nigerian players were right at the centre of the drama, with Jonathan Okoronkwo and Abubakar Abdullahi leading the charge.

From maiden goals in Armenia to last-minute assist heroics in Latvia, our exports are putting in the work, Footballrover reports.

Here is a quick breakdown of how the action unfolded across Europe and Africa.

Moses Usor and Muhamed Tijani Score as Nigerian Footballers Shine Abroad

Moses Usor | LASK (Austria)

It was a goal-fest in Vienna! While LASK ultimately fell short on the road with a 4-2 defeat, Moses Usor kept things interesting by finding the back of the net in the 79th minute to keep his side fighting.

Alabi Toheeb Adewale | Dynamo Malzenice (Slovakia)

Another brace on the menu! Adewale was the difference-maker on the road, scoring twice to inspire a superb 3–1 away win against Dukla Banska.

Bede Amarachi Osuji | Punjab FC (India)

Osuji wasted no time leaving his mark in the Indian Super League. He found the back of the net in just the 18th minute, setting the tone for Punjab’s 3–1 away victory over Kerala Blasters.

Oluwatomiwa Kolawole | Esbjerg fB (Denmark)

Talk about an instant impact! Coming off the bench, Kolawole struck in the 22nd minute to earn Esbjerg a hard-fought 1–1 draw away at AaB.

Ahmad Gero | Narva Trans (Estonia)

With his team trailing, Gero stepped up in the 42nd minute to draw Narva Trans level. That equaliser laid the foundation for a spirited 2–1 home comeback win over Pärnu JK.

Muhamed Tijani | Spartacus FC (Hungary)

The big man was simply too hot to handle! Tijani bullied the DVTK defence, netting two clinical goals to power Spartacus FC to a comfortable 3–1 home victory.

Abiodun Ogunniyi | FK Liepaja (Latvia)

Leaving it late? Ogunniyi says, ‘Hold my drink!’ Coming on as a sub, he delivered a pinpoint assist in the 97th minute for the game’s only goal, snatching all three points away at Ogre United. Cold-blooded.

Ignatus Williams | JK Tammeka (Estonia)

Williams put in a solid 71-minute shift, including a vital assist, helping JK Tammeka edge out FC Nomme United in a thrilling 3–2 away victory.

Abraham Marcus | CF Estrela (Portugal)

Talk about a complete performance! Marcus was the undisputed Man of the Match as he ran the show in a 4–0 demolition of Casa Pia. He grabbed a goal and set up two others to cap off a perfect night.

Prince Obinna | FC Ararat (Armenia)

The youngster will have mixed feelings this weekend. While he proudly celebrated his maiden goal for FC Ararat, it wasn’t enough to prevent a narrow 2–1 defeat on the road to FC Gandzasar. Keep your head up, Prince!

Other Nigerian Football Stars Shine Across Europe and Beyond

Below is the rundown of how other Nigerian players fared for their clubs over the weekend.

Egypt: Okoye To The Rescue!

Talk about leaving it late! John Ebuka Okoye came off the bench to snatch a dramatic point for Al Ittihad, scoring in the 5th minute of stoppage time to deny Pharco FC all three points on the road in their 1-1 draw.

Serbia: Lebi Shines In Six-Goal Thriller

Oriyomi Lebi was a bright spark for FK IMT in a pulsating away draw. Before being subbed off in the 73rd minute, Lebi grabbed a vital assist to help his side claim a point in a massive six-goal shootout.

South Africa: Ohizu’s Early Strike Settles It

Chibuike Ohizu wasted no time leaving his mark. His clinical finish in the 10th minute was all Siwelele FC needed to lock down a slim 1-0 home victory over Orbit College. Talk about a decisive start!

Albania: Kazeem Puts the Icing on the Cake

Pogradeci enjoyed a comfortable day on the road, and Sodiq Kazeem made sure of the result by finding the back of the net in the 90th minute to seal a dominant 3-0 away win.

Denmark: Friday Etim’s Masterclass!

Man of the moment! Friday Etim ran the show for FC Fredericia. Not only did he set up a teammate for an assist, but he also stepped up to bury the winning goal and secure a massive 2-1 away victory.

Poland: Ismaheel Joins The Party

Lech Poznań were already cruising, but super-sub Taofeek Ismaheel added more gloss to the scoreline. Coming off the bench, he grabbed a goal in the 87th minute to wrap up a stellar 4-1 home win.

Portugal: A Tough Day For James

It was a rough outing for FC Alverca at home against giants Sporting Lisbon, but Isaac James fought hard.

He logged the full 90 minutes and grabbed an assist for Alverca’s consolation goal in a 4-1 defeat.

Which of these performances impressed you the most this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

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Last Updated on March 24, 2026 8:57 am by footballrover