Soccernet.ng brings you the eye-catching performances of Nigerian footballers abroad on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
ENGLAND
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has scored his first Championship goal of the season for Southampton, breaking the deadlock in Saints’ 5-0 thrashing of Swansea.
Former Manchester City student Sam Edsey also scored as the home team secured their biggest win of the season.
Tom Dele-Basil came on midway through the second half as Watford suffered a disappointing 4-1 home defeat to Bristol City.
Semi Ajayi came on as a substitute and West Bromwich Albion maintained their defensive stability as they narrowly defeated Norwich City 1-0.
With Wilfred Ndidi starring and Kelechi Iheanacho making his first appearance in 21 days, league leaders Leicester City drew 1-1 with second-placed Ipswich Town, with an unlucky own goal giving them three points. Lost.
In the Premier League, Ola Aina and Nottingham Forest recorded a stunning 3-1 win away to Newcastle United.
Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi were involved as Bournemouth cruised to a 3-0 win as Fulham were torn apart at the Vitality Stadium.
Dominic Solanke scored Cherries’ second goal from a penalty just after the hour mark.
BELGIUM
In Belgium First Division A, Tolu Alokodare became the first KRC Genk player to score two goals in one match, leading Limburgers to a comfortable 3-0 victory over champions Royal Antwerp on Boxing Day.
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Compatriot Ira Sol set up Alokodare’s first goal of the night with some great footwork, but Chidera Ejuke and Alhassan Yusuf failed to shine for the Antwerp team.
Jordan Tornalija and Gift Orbán impressed as KAA Gent defeated hosts Kortrijk 2-0.
Raphael Onyedika and Club Brugge put up a hard-fought battle but ended in a 1-1 draw against Union Saint Giroise.
ISRAEL
Super Eagles goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye made several important saves for Hapoel Jerusalem, contributing to a thrilling 2-1 victory against Hapoel Tel Aviv at Ligat Ha’ar.
TUNISIA
After scoring the two goals that destroyed Rivers United last week, Kingsley Edwou returned to score the opening goal as Club African suffered a 2-1 defeat at Stade Tunisian. .
