Four Super Eagles stars took centre stage across Europe this weekend, delivering a mix of thrilling highs and crushing lows in the English Premier League and German Bundesliga.
While Wilfred Ndidi faced a crushing setback with Leicester City, Ola Aina’s brilliance propelled Nottingham Forest into the top six, Footballrover reports.
Meanwhile, Frank Onyeka contributed to Augsburg’s home dominance, but Nathan Tella’s brief cameo for Bayer Leverkusen left little impression.
Here’s a detailed look at how these Nigerian stars fared during a Saturday of mixed fortunes.
Ndidi’s tough day in Brentford defeat
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi had a challenging afternoon as Leicester City fell to a historic 4-1 defeat against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The 27-year-old played the entire match, registering 54 touches, 32 accurate passes, seven recoveries, and two clearances.
Despite Ndidi’s efforts, Leicester were undone by Kevin Schade’s sensational hat-trick, which marked Brentford’s first-ever Premier League win over the Foxes in their fifth attempt.
This loss also highlighted the continued struggles of Ndidi and his team even under their new manager.
Aina stars in Nottingham Forest’s narrow win
On a brighter note, Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was instrumental in Nottingham Forest’s narrow 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at the City Ground.
The 28-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes, impressed with 63 touches, 28 accurate passes, five recoveries, three clearances, and seven ground duels.
Aina’s stellar performance earned him an 8.0 match rating and helped Forest climb to sixth place in the Premier League.
Chris Wood’s second-half penalty sealed the win, extending Ipswich’s dismal record of 15 winless visits to Nottingham since the turn of the millennium.
Onyeka impresses as Augsburg dominates at home
In the Bundesliga, Frank Onyeka played a vital role in FC Augsburg’s 1-0 win over VfL Bochum at the WWK Arena.
The 26-year-old midfielder controlled the game with 67 touches, 36 accurate passes, and two key chances created.
Onyeka also contributed defensively with seven recoveries and two clearances.
Augsburg’s victory sealed their impressive home form, with 14 of their 15 Bundesliga points this season coming at home.
The Fuggerstädter now boast the league’s second-best home record with four wins and two draws.
Tella’s quiet cameo in Leverkusen’s away win
Nathan Tella’s contribution to Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Union Berlin was minimal.
The 25-year-old came off the bench for an 11-minute appearance, registering just five touches and two accurate passes.
Nevertheless, Leverkusen’s win extended their remarkable unbeaten away streak in the Bundesliga to 23 matches under Xabi Alonso.
The result also deepened Union Berlin’s woes, marking their sixth consecutive game without a victory.
This weekend highlighted the mixed fortunes of Super Eagles stars across Europe, from standout performances to challenging setbacks, as they continue to strive to improve their performances.
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