Three Nigerians, Victor Gidado, Peter Olayinka, and Viv Solomon-Otabor, made headlines over the weekend when they scored goals for their respective club teams.
It was a fun-filled and exciting weekend for them all after grabbing crucial goals for their respective clubs, Footballrover reports.
In the Chinese Super League, Viv Solomon-Otabor spearheaded Cangzhou Mighty Lions FC to a stunning comeback victory.
He helped the team overturn a two-goal deficit to secure a remarkable 3-2 win against Qingdao West Coast FC.
The Nigerian winger, who was indeed the star of the match, not only found the net but also provided a crucial assist to earn his side a home league win in the China Super League matchday 6.
Peter Olayinka continues to impress in Serbia’s Super Liga after playing a vital role in FK Crvena Zvezda Beograd’s commanding 3-0 win over FK Železničar Pančevo.
The 28-year-old forward displayed his attacking sense with five shots and sealed the victory with a late goal in the 86th minute at the Red Star Stadium.
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In Slovenia’s SNL 1, Victor Gidado showed his brilliant scoring instincts for NK Bravo, netting a crucial goal in their 1-1 draw against Maribor.
Gidado’s equaliser salvaged a point for his team after falling behind early in the match. The home fans watched their opponents grab an early lead through Beugré.
However, the Nigerian levelled after just 12 minutes, saving his club from a potential defeat, and the score stayed that way until the final whistle at the Portni Park Iška.
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