Sunday Weekend Matches Review (November 24, 2024): Nigeria Super Eagles Players in Action Across Europe
This past Sunday saw thrilling football action across Europe, with notable performances and contributions from Nigeria Super Eagles players. From the English Premier League to Serie A, La Liga, and Ligue 1, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the matches and how Super Eagles players fared.
1. Southampton vs. Liverpool (2-3)
Paul Onuachu was Southampton’s top striker but couldn’t find the back of the net. However, he stood out by completing the most dribbles for his side. Joe Aribo entered the fray in the 37th minute, replacing the injured Adam Lallana. On the other side, Mohamed Salah stole the show for Liverpool with a brace, helping them secure a commanding 31 points and an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Southampton, unfortunately, remain at the bottom with just four points.
2. Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano (1-0)
Chidera Ejuke remains sidelined with an injury and is expected to return in December. Kelechi Iheanacho, another Super Eagles star at Sevilla, was an unused substitute. Nemanja Gudelj was named Player of the Match, while Djibril Sow scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute. Rayo Vallecano’s Unai Lopez was sent off just before halftime. Sevilla climbed to mid-table, whereas Rayo is still struggling.
3. Ipswich vs. Manchester United (1-1)
Dara O’Shea earned Player of the Match honors for Ipswich with a stellar performance. Ipswich, however, remains in the relegation zone, sitting 18th with nine points. Manchester United’s struggles continue, as they are now 12th with 16 points.
4. Napoli vs. AS Roma (1-0)
Ademola Lookman, one of Nigeria’s most prolific forwards, was not involved in this game but could pose a threat to AS Roma next week. Napoli retained their top spot in Serie A with 29 points, thanks to Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s Player of the Match performance and his assist to Romelu Lukaku’s decisive goal in the 54th minute. Roma is languishing in 13th place with 13 points.
5. Leganes vs. Real Madrid (0-3)
Real Madrid eased past Leganes with goals from Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham, while assists came from Vinicius Junior and Arda Guler. The win brings Real Madrid to 30 points, four behind table-topping Barcelona, with an outstanding game in hand.
6. Osasuna vs. Villarreal (2-2)
Ante Budimir scored twice for Osasuna, earning Player of the Match honors. Villarreal fought back valiantly, with a 93rd-minute penalty ensuring the draw. Villarreal now sits fourth in La Liga with 25 points, while Osasuna holds sixth place with 22 points.
7. Athletic Club vs. Real Sociedad (1-0)
Oihan Sancet’s 26th-minute strike, assisted by Nico Williams, sealed the win for Athletic Club. Sancet was named Player of the Match. Athletic Club is fifth with 23 points, while Real Sociedad struggles in 10th place with 18 points.
8. Lazio vs. Bologna (3-0)
Lazio soared to fifth in Serie A with an emphatic victory. Fisayo Dele Bashiru made his mark, scoring the third goal in the 90th minute after coming on as a late substitute. Bologna’s Tommas Pobega was red-carded in the 23rd minute, leaving his team in disarray.
9. Como vs. Fiorentina (0-2)
Yacine Adli’s standout performance ensured Fiorentina’s victory. With 28 points, Fiorentina remains in a tight race for the top spots in Serie A, while Como is battling relegation.
10. Auxerre vs. Angers (1-0)
Gabriel Osho delivered a strong defensive performance for Auxerre, playing all 90 minutes and contributing to a clean sheet. zone.
11. Nantes vs. Le Havre (0-2)
Moses Simon started for Nantes but couldn’t prevent the defeat.
12. Lille vs. Rennes (1-0)
Benjamin André led Lille to a narrow victory, earning Player of the Match honors. Lille is now fourth in Ligue 1 with 22 points, while Rennes continues to struggle in 15th place.
13. Nice vs. Strasbourg (2-1)
Despite missing Terem Moffi due to injury, Nice managed to secure the win. They are currently fifth in Ligue 1 with 20 points, while Strasbourg lingers in 11th place.
14. Fulham vs. Wolves (1-4)
Alex Iwobi opened the scoring for Fulham, but his efforts weren’t enough to prevent a heavy home defeat. Fulham remains in 10th place with 18 points, while Wolves boosted their survival hopes, climbing to 17th.
Conclusion
The weekend was a mixed bag for Super Eagles players, with notable contributions from Paul Onuachu, Alex Iwobi, and Fisayo Dele Bashiru. As the European leagues heat up, all eyes will remain on these stars to see how they impact their teams’ fortunes.
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