Nigerian stars found the back of the net in their various league to set the tone for this week’s Super Eagles Watch.
Super Eagles Watch
Goals from Nigerian stars, Joseph Aribo and Onuachu help Southampton record their first away win of the season at fellow promoted side Ipswich.
Joe Aribo rockets in a powerful goal for Southampton this afternoon, his third Premier League goal of the season.
In the 87th minute, Kamaldeen’s shot was parried but Onuachu was there to follow up for the winning goal.
Furthermore, the win at Portman Road was only their second of the season and their first under manager Ivan Jurić.
Boniface Is Back
After his transfer to Saudi Arabia didn’t click, Boniface returned to business as usual with a goal for Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend.
It only took the Nigerian 15 minutes to get on the scoresheet for Leverkusen again after returning from Injury.
Victor Boniface has now reached 50 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen with 30 goals and 10 assists.
In the same game, Gift Orban scored a consolation goal for the visitors, Hoffenheim.
Also, the consolation goal is Gift Orban’s second for the club after joining Hoffenheim from Lyon in January.
Nathan Tella played the first 42 minutes for the home side and Kevin Akpoguma captained the visitors.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles captain William Ekong stunned home fans in Saudi Arabia with the opening goal for Al Kholood in a 4-3 loss to championship challengers Al Ittihad.
