Top Performers and Key Details:
- Terem Moffi (OGC Nice): Moffi had a highly impactful weekend, celebrating his recall to the national team with a goal. He came off the bench in the 73rd minute and scored just three minutes later to seal a 3-1 victory for OGC Nice.
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray): The Super Eagles star scored his first league goal of the campaign for Galatasaray. He played the entire 90 minutes and turned in a cross in the 86th minute to secure the win. Osimhen also had a total of six shots throughout the match.
- Alex Iwobi (Fulham): Iwobi was instrumental for Fulham, playing the full 90 minutes and providing an assist for the team’s equalizer in a match against Manchester United. He also had three shots on target.
- Moses Simon (Paris FC): Simon, who recently joined Paris FC, scored his first goal for the club. However, his effort was in a losing cause as his team fell 5-2 to Olympique Marseille.
- Rafiu Durosinmi (Viktoria Plzeň): The striker continued his strong form in the Czech Republic, opening the scoring for Viktoria Plzeň in their 2-1 victory. This was his second goal of the new season.
- Justin Njinmah (Werder Bremen): Njinmah found the back of the net for Werder Bremen, scoring a consolation goal in their 4-1 defeat.
Other Notable Performances:
- Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest): Aina played the full 90 minutes for Nottingham Forest in their draw against Crystal Palace. He was active defensively and going forward, but received a booking.
- Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto): Sanusi featured for the first half as Porto secured a comfortable 4-0 win. While he didn’t have a goal contribution, he completed 30 passes.
- Kenneth Omeruo (CFR Cluj): It was a difficult outing for Omeruo and his team, who were beaten 4-1 and had a player sent off.
- Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor): Onuachu featured for 89 minutes in Trabzonspor’s 1-0 victory.
- Henry Onyekuru (Genclerbirligi): Onyekuru’s team suffered a 2-1 defeat and finished the game with ten men.
- Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes): Awaziem played the entire match for Nantes, which lost 1-0. He received a booking in the 22nd minute.
Most Outstanding Player for the Week:
Based on the combination of a crucial goal and overall team impact, the most outstanding player for the week is Terem Moffi.
His goal was a decisive one, scored just minutes after coming on as a substitute, and directly contributed to his team’s 3-1 victory. The timing and significance of his strike, especially following his recall to the Super Eagles squad, make his performance particularly noteworthy.
