Naija Stars Abroad: Osimhen leads the way, Lookman left behind - Nigerians still cooking G/A in Europe

It was a weekend of impressive performances across Europe, with Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars delivering goals and assists, led by Victor Osimhen’s crowning moment in Turkey. 

Osimhen celebrated his 36th goal of the season, heading home in Galatasaray’s 3-0 rout of Kayserispor to secure the Super Lig title and a domestic double alongside the Turkish Cup, earning the club’s historic five-star badge.

In Italy, Ademola Lookman, fresh off a 20-goal campaign, was surprisingly benched as Atalanta clinched a 3-2 win over Genoa to secure another Champions League spot. 

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru watched from the sidelines as Lazio forced a dramatic 2-2 draw against Inter Milan, denting the champions’ title hopes. 

Maduka Okoye impressed with key saves for Udinese but conceded twice in a 2-0 loss to Juventus in Turin.

Belgium’s Toluwase Arokodare roared on, netting his 21st league goal in Genk’s 4-0 thrashing of Gent, solidifying his case for a Super Eagles call-up. 

In Spain, Super Falcons star Rinsola Babajide capped her Liga F season with a fifth assist, inspiring UD Tenerife’s first-half blitz in a 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Turkey saw more Nigerian brilliance as Ibrahim Olawoyin and Babajide David shone in Rizespor’s 6-3 demolition of Anthony David’s Goztepe, with Olawoyin scoring and assisting, and David also on the scoresheet, ensuring Super Lig survival. 

In England, Wilfred Ndidi’s match-winning assist powered Leicester to a 2-0 Premier League victory over Southampton, while Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey helped Fulham edge Brentford 3-2.

 Ola Aina’s Europe-chasing Tricky Tees, Nottingham Forest, beat West Ham 2-1 despite Taiwo Awoniyi’s absence.

In France, Terem Moffi ended a 389-day goal drought with a stunning strike in Nice’s 6-0 rout of Brest, securing Champions League qualification, while Moses Simon marked his 200th Ligue 1 appearance with a goal and eight assists in Nantes’ big win. 

Chuba Akpom scored Lille’s winner but faced a shock axe in Ligue 1’s finale. Cyriel Dessers closed Rangers’ season in style, scoring in his fifth consecutive game in Scotland.

Germany saw Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen exclude Victor Boniface in his final game in charge but start Nathan Tella in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Mainz 05. 

Umar Sadiq couldn’t prevent Valencia’s loss to Athletic Club, dashing their European hopes in the LALIGA. 

From Osimhen’s title-clinching heroics to widespread Nigerian contributions, Naija Stars Abroad painted Europe with flair and impact.