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It was the return of the big boys on Naija Stars Abroad led by Super Eagles superstars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, but they remain behind an in-form striker.
It was a weekend for the big boys on Naija Stars Abroad with Super Eagles main men Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman coming up with the goods for their respective clubs but still trailing one of their in-form compatriots.
Galatasaray were happy to welcome Osimhen back to the starting eleven. He started his first game since scoring against Sivasspor in early December following an injury.
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The 25-year-old proved why he was a big miss for the Lions with two goals in their big away win against Kayserispor. His first was a penalty before he wrapped things up in a typical Osimhen style.
Osimhen’s performance in the game was beyond the goals as he proved a handful for their hosts on and off the ball.
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The Super Eagles striker was the fouled player in the game. He created three chances and three key passes and scored with two of his three shots on target in a complete centre-forward display.
Osimhen has now scored nine goals in just 11 matches this campaign for Galatasaray in the Super Lig.
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Not to be outshone, Ademola Lookman also put on a show in Italy on his return to the pitch for Serie A side Atalanta BC.
Following the best moment of his career after he was crowned the 2024 African Player of the Year in Morocco, Lookman celebrated with Atalanta fans in style.
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Lookman scored the second goal of the day as Atalanta held off a spirited Empoli to return to the top of the league following a 3-2 win. It was the 27-year-old’s ninth goal of the season in the Serie A.
He also created two chances, made two key passes, scored with his only shot on target and completed three dribbles.
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Other Naija Stars Abroad
Elsewhere, it was another weekend, another goal for giant striker Toluwase Arokodare, who continues to lead his more illustrious compatriots Osimhen and Lookman for goals scored this season in the league.
Arokodare put on a show to help Genk beat giants Anderlecht 2-0 in the Belgian league. He was involved in both goals as opened the scoring and assisted the winner in that encounter for his 11th goal and fourth assist of the season in just 19 matches.
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The 24-year-old created four chances and made three key passes alongside two recoveries and three clearances in a complete performance for his club.
After last weekend’s show from Super Eagles defenders Gabriel Osho and Bruno Onyemaechi on Naija Stars Abroad, Ola Aina added his name to the score sheet in the Premier League.
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Aina, who has had a fantastic season with his Nottingham Forest teammates, netted his second goal of the season in Forest’s 2-0 win at Brentford.
Alex Iwobi was caged at home by Joe Aribo and Southampton, while Calvin Bassey picked up a clean sheet for his defensive masterclass against the Saints.
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In Wilfred Ndidi’s absence, Leicester City collapsed at home following a 3-0 thrashing by visitors Wolves. Nathan Tella continued to star for Bayer Leverkusen despite Victor Boniface’s return to training.
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