Iheanacho extends scoring streak as Osimhen, Dessers and Arokodare shine abroad

Kelechi Iheanacho scored his 16th league goal of the season as Nigerian footballers continued to make a significant impact for clubs across Europe and beyond.

The Super Eagles forward found the net again in Bursaspor’s 4-2 away victory against Keciorengucu, extending his remarkable run to 12 consecutive league matches with a goal.

Iheanacho has scored 16 goals and supplied three assists in 12 appearances, with his form proving important to Bursaspor’s hopes of earning promotion to the Turkish Super Lig.

Victor Osimhen also made headlines in Turkey, scoring twice in the first half to give Galatasaray a 2-0 lead against rivals Fenerbahce.

The striker’s brace took his league total to eight goals. Five of those have come in six appearances against Fenerbahce.

Cyriel Dessers was another Nigerian forward to score a decisive goal, netting Panathinaikos’ winner in their 1-0 away victory over Volos in Greece.

Dessers has now scored nine goals in 14 appearances this season, strengthening his case for a return to the Super Eagles squad ahead of November’s international fixtures.

In the Netherlands, Tolu Arokodare scored his fifth Eredivisie goal of the campaign, converting the winning goal in Ajax’s 2-1 victory away to Sparta Rotterdam.

Defensive contributions

Semi Ajayi was named both the Premier League Man of the Match and Hull City’s Club Man of the Match after an impressive display in a 1-1 draw with Brentford. His performance included several important interceptions and blocks.

Calvin Bassey helped Fulham keep a clean sheet, while Alex Iwobi played a notable role in a 1-0 win over Coventry City, who featured Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka. Oscar Bobb scored the winning goal in the 80th minute.

Emmanuel Fernandez helped Rangers record a 4-0 victory over St Johnstone, with the Scottish side also keeping a clean sheet.

Tochukwu Nnadi completed his first full 90 minutes for Marseille in a 4-3 victory over Le Havre.

Super Falcons players impress

Blessing Okpe scored her 22nd goal of the season as Dnepr Mogilev beat ABFF WU-19 2-0 in Belarus. She was also presented with the Best Goal of September award.

Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made two saves and kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 Women’s Super League win over West Ham United.

Abideen Suliat Olajumoke impressed in midfield as Fenerbahce Women defeated Haymana Spor Kulubu 5-0 before their European meeting with Real Sociedad.

Gift Monday made her debut for Boston Legacy FC by coming on in the 73rd minute of a 2-2 draw against San Diego Wave FC.

The performances have increased competition for places in both the Super Eagles and Super Falcons squads, with Nigerian players continuing to contribute goals, defensive displays and match-winning moments abroad.