SCORENigeria Top 5: Osimhen, Ademola Lookman on the prowl
Retold by Oddsrama · 31 August 2026
Victor Osimhen is in absolutely no mood to let transfer chatter affect his output at Galatasaray. The Super Eagles striker bagged his fifth Turkish Super Lig goal of the campaign as Gala topped Goztepe at home, and he was a man possessed—firing 15 shots, the most ever recorded in a single Super Lig match. He also grabbed an assist, had another goal ruled out for offside, and left no doubt about his commitment to the Turkish giants. With five goals and two assists already, Osimhen remains one of the most dangerous strikers in European football right now.
Meanwhile, Ademola Lookman has finally broken the ice in La Liga. The winger notched his first league goal for Atlético Madrid in their 3-1 victory over Sevilla, doubling their lead and announcing himself properly to Spanish football. After months of being thrust into unfamiliar roles during Madrid's transfer scramble, Lookman is now finding his rhythm in his first full season. If he can maintain this form, he could become a genuine attacking threat in La Liga's betting markets and a key creative force for Diego Simeone's side.
Across Europe, Nigerian talent is making serious waves. Tolu Arokodare is tearing it up on loan at Ajax from Wolves, already sitting on four goals across all competitions. He bagged a brace against FC Sion in European action and then added his first Dutch league goal in a thumping 4-0 win over Telstar, playing the full 90 minutes. His performances suggest a permanent move away from England is very much on the cards by season's end.
On the continental stage, two Nigerian wingers have steered their clubs into Champions League history. Sabah Baku, powered by a crucial equaliser from Nwachukwu against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, pulled off a stunning 5-2 home win to advance 6-4 on aggregate after losing the first leg 2-1. Similarly, an unnamed winger scored and assisted as LASK defied a brutal 3-0 first-leg defeat in Scotland to overturn Celtic and reach the Champions League group stage for the first time.
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