Top Nigerian Footballers Abroad Last Weekend: Monday, Babajide, Dele-Bashiru Shine

Despite a weekend that saw some Nigerian footballers abroad fall short, a few standout players made their mark with stellar performances. Here’s a rundown of the top-performing Nigerian footballers last weekend:

Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide (Tenerife Women)

Super Falcons stars Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide continued their impressive scoring streak in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Valencia. Babajide converted a penalty in the 52nd minute for her seventh goal of the season. Then, in stoppage time, Monday sealed the win with a brilliant goal, scoring her 10th of the campaign. Tenerife’s victory propelled them to sixth place in the Liga F standings with 29 points after 18 matches.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio)

On Sunday, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru made an impact off the bench for Lazio, scoring in the 88th minute to help seal a 5-1 win against Monza. The midfielder’s goal came just after Monza narrowed the scoreline, and with three goals in Serie A this season, he continues to make strides as a key player for Lazio.

Adebayo Adeleye (Paralimni)

In Cyprus, goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye registered his second consecutive clean sheet, playing a crucial role in Paralimni’s 2-0 win over Nea Salamis. Adeleye made three important saves, further solidifying his role as a key figure in Paralimni’s defense.

Flourish Sebastine (Galatasaray Women)

Former Falconets striker Flourish Sebastine scored her first goal for Galatasaray Women in their 1-1 draw against Trabzonspor. Sebastine’s goal was a milestone in her first season with the team, having joined from Stade Reims last November.

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

In a dramatic match against Adana Demirspor, Victor Osimhen teamed up with Alvaro Morata for Galatasaray, but the game was cut short due to a controversial referee decision. Despite the early conclusion, Galatasaray was leading 1-0, thanks to Morata’s early goal.

This weekend’s performances from Monday, Babajide, Dele-Bashiru, Adeleye, Sebastine, and Osimhen highlight the growing influence of Nigerian footballers across the globe, with many players making vital contributions for their clubs.