Super Eagles and Super Falcons Players’ Performances Ahead of AFCON 2025 Provisional Squad Announcement
Croatia
Super Eagles potential invitee Fago scored his fourth goal of the season for NK Istra 1961 in a 5-1 victory over Osijek in the Croatian top flight. The 22-year-old forward, in his third season in Croatia following his emergence at the 2023 U-20 World Cup in Argentina, concluded the scoring in the 73rd minute after a hat-trick by Bosnia’s Smail Prevljak and Emil Frederiksen.
England
Fulham: Nigerian internationals Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze started in Fulham’s 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage. Chukwueze has set a Premier League record, averaging a goal or assist every 46 minutes this season (two goals and three assists in 229 minutes).
Brighton Women: Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie kept her third clean sheet in 10 WSL appearances, contributing to a 1-0 away win over London City Lionesses. Defender Rofiat Imuran played the full match for London City Lionesses in the loss.
Everton Women: Toni Payne contributed an assist in a 1-0 win over Chelsea, ending the team’s eight-game winless streak and Chelsea’s 34-game unbeaten run.
France
Moses Simon has not scored in his last five matches for Paris FC, including league and national team fixtures. He has recorded three goals and two assists in 14 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
Germany
Victor Boniface played 21 minutes off the bench as Werder Bremen lost 3-2 to Hamburger. He has contributed two assists in 12 appearances while on loan.
Italy
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru returned from a hamstring injury, appearing as a substitute in Lazio’s Serie A match against Bologna. He has played six matches this season.
Spain
Sevilla’s Akor Adams started in a 1-1 draw against Valencia, extending his goal drought to seven La Liga games. Chidera Ejuke remained an unused substitute.
Austria
Chubuike Nwaiwu received a red card in Wolfsberger’s 2-1 win over Austria Vienna, marking his second sending-off of the season.
Belgium
Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi was listed on the bench for OH Leuven in their match against Waregem. He has one goal in 11 league appearances this season.
Czech Republic
Emmanuel Ayoasi’s run of goal contributions for Karvina was halted in a goalless draw against Ostrava. He has four goals and three assists in 18 league appearances.
Greece
Cyriel Dessers started from the bench for Panathinaikos for the third consecutive game following recovery from an injury.
Scotland
Kelechi Iheanacho was an unused substitute for Celtic in their 2-1 home defeat to Hearts. Iheanacho has not featured for the national team since January 2025.
Turkey
Trabzonspor: Paul Onuachu received a booking and will miss the next match. He has 11 goals and one assist in the Super Lig this season.
Göztepe: Anthony Dennis scored a stoppage-time goal in a 2-1 win, marking his third goal in 14 league matches.
Gençlerbirliği: Tom Dele-Bashiru returned to the starting lineup in a 3-0 victory, completing 90 minutes. Henry Onyekuru appeared as a second-half substitute without scoring.
Switzerland
Philip Otele played 73 minutes in Basel’s 2-1 away victory against Winterthur, registering four shots, three on target. He has six goals and three assists in 19 appearances across league and cup competitions.#newsafro_
