Punch reports that Nigerian footballers had a varied weekend in European competitions, with several players scoring while others faced significant setbacks. Rafiu Durosinmi continued his strong form for Genk, adding to his tally in a 2–0 Belgian Cup victory over Virton. The 23-year-old, who joined from Pisa in July, now has seven goals this season. His goal came in the 28th minute after a through ball from Junya Ito, allowing him to slide the ball between the goalkeeper’s legs. Genk coach Jess Thorup praised the team’s execution and the strength of their attacking options.
In the English Premier League, Alex Iwobi scored the only goal as Fulham defeated Hull City 1–0 at Craven Cottage. This was Iwobi’s first league goal of the season, bringing his total to 36 in 327 appearances. The victory marked Fulham’s first win under manager Álvaro Arbeloa, ending a six-game winless run. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen’s long productive streak for Galatasaray ended as the team scraped a 1–0 win at Gençlerbirliği. Osimhen had seven shots but was denied repeatedly by the goalkeeper, with the match decided by an own goal in the 88th minute.
Goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Chiamaka Nnadozie both conceded three goals in their respective matches. Okoye made eight saves for Udinese, but the team suffered a 3–0 defeat to Lecce in Serie A. According to Punch, it was Udinese’s fifth successive league defeat. Nnadozie faced a similar outcome as Brighton lost 3–2 to Manchester City in the Women’s Super League. Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the league season despite Brighton’s late comeback efforts.
Other Nigerian players also featured prominently in their matches. Tochukwu Nnadi provided his first assist of the season for Marseille, setting up a goal in a 5–2 win over Angers. Akor Adams broke a four-game scoring drought with the winning goal for Venezia against Napoli. In Germany, Tella played as Bayer Leverkusen recovered to beat Freiburg 2–1, while Boniface remained on the bench. These performances highlight the varied contributions of Nigerian players across different European leagues and competitions.