Baller of the Week: Unknown Otele beats Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen to claim award

In an explosive weekend of Nigerian brilliance across Europe, Philip Otele emerged from the shadows to snatch the Naija Stars Abroad’s Baller of the Week crown, leaving Nigeria’s main man Victor Osimhen in his wake.

The 25-year-old Basel forward set the Swiss Super League alight, orchestrating a 4-0 demolition of FC Zurich with a performance for the ages.

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Otele struck twice, opening the scoring with a clinical finish and sealing the rout late on, while also laying off a pinpoint assist for Xherdan Shaqiri’s goal.

His relentless energy and game-changing flair stole the spotlight, earning him the nod as Nigeria’s standout performer.

Hot on his heels was Jennifer Echegini, who made waves in France with a goal and an assist in PSG Women’s 6-0 thrashing of Reims.

The Super Falcons star snapped a four-game drought in style, showing her class with a clinical strike and a clever setup.

Yet, despite her dazzling contribution, Echegini’s heroics were narrowly outshone by Otele’s sheer dominance in Basel’s bigger stage, where his two goals and assist tipped the scales in his favour.

Super Eagles' main man Osimhen also made a strong case, netting the decisive goal in Galatasaray’s Turkish Super Lig win over Samsunspor.

His 21st league goal kept the Lions roaring at the top, but Otele’s multi-faceted masterclass, scoring, assisting, and dictating play, proved just too electric to ignore.

Echegini was phenomenal, and Osimhen’s a goal machine, but Otele? He was unstoppable. That kind of impact in a rout is what legends are made of.

From relative obscurity to Nigeria’s footballing forefront, Otele has announced himself. Can he keep outpacing the likes of Echegini and Osimhen? The Naija faithful will be buzzing with anticipation.