Onyemaechi excels for Boavista; Nwakaeme, Etebo shine brightly

Posted : 21 January 2025

Several Super Eagles players, including Bruno Onyemaechi and William Troost-Ekong, showcased their talents across various leagues in Europe and the Middle East on Monday, January 20, 2025. Here are the key highlights from their performances.

Bruno Onyemaechi delivered a standout performance for Boavista in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, despite their 3-2 home defeat to Casa Pia. Onyemaechi scored a goal and provided an assist, showcasing his attacking prowess.

Casa Pia initially took a 2-0 lead, but Onyemaechi struck back in the 45th minute, converting a rebound to reduce the deficit. Casa Pia restored their two-goal cushion early in the second half, and Boavista's Pedro Gomes was later sent off. Despite the setback, Onyemaechi set up Róbert Boženík for a late second goal in stoppage time.

Boavista remains at the bottom of the league table after three consecutive losses, but Onyemaechi is enjoying his best season, with three league goals to his name. Rumors link the Nigerian left-back to a potential move to Turkey's Trabzonspor.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong endured a challenging evening as his Al Kholood team fell 1-0 to Al Fayha in the Saudi Premier League. Meanwhile, Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru made a long-awaited return from injury, marking his first appearance of the season for Al Fayha. Last season, Onyekuru netted 10 league goals in 27 matches.

Nigerian winger Saviour Godwin played a crucial role in Al Okhdood’s impressive 2-0 away victory over Al Raed at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Godwin featured for 89 minutes, contributing significantly to his team’s success.

In Turkey, Anthony Nwakaeme continued to dazzle as Trabzonspor secured a commanding victory. After Congo DR’s Simon Banza missed a penalty, Nwakaeme provided an assist for John Lundstram’s goal, solidifying Trabzonspor’s dominance.

In the 1 Lig, Oghenekaro Etebo was a midfield powerhouse for Gençlerbirliği, helping his side to a narrow 1-0 win against Kocaelispor. Etebo has been a key player, starting 19 league matches this season and maintaining consistent performances.

The performances of these Super Eagles players highlight their influence in leagues across the globe. From Onyemaechi’s brilliance in Portugal to Nwakaeme’s contributions in Turkey, they continue to make Nigeria proud.

Onyemaechi excels for Boavista; Nwakaeme, Etebo shine brightly

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