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Ogu Fires Hapoel Be’er Sheva to Israeli Title; Onuachu, Kayode on Target
In a thrilling display of talent and determination, Nigeria’s John Ogu emerged as the hero for Hapoel Be’er Sheva, securing a 2-1 victory against Maccabi Tel Aviv and clinching the Israeli Premier League title for a second consecutive year, with four games remaining in the season. The 29-year-old midfielder’s moment of glory came in the 89th minute when he found the back of the net, marking his first league goal of the season after participating in 29 matches. His compatriot, Anthony Nwakaeme, also played a pivotal role, contributing 13 league goals to Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s triumphant campaign.
Meanwhile, across the English Channel, Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi showcased his skill in the Premier League, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. The Super Eagles international made his 15th appearance for the Foxes this season, while Ahmed Musa did not make the squad for the match.
At the Stadium of Light, Victor Anichebe’s valiant efforts were in vain as Sunderland suffered relegation from the English Premier League for the first time in a decade, following a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.
In the EFL Championship, Sone Aluko was a standout performer for Fulham in a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Craven Cottage, securing a playoff spot alongside Reading, Sheffield Wednesday, and Huddersfield Town.
Over in Italy, Joel Obi remained an unused substitute for Torino, as they shared a 1-1 draw with Sampdoria. In La Liga, Uche Agbo battled on the field for Granada, but their 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad resulted in relegation.
Austria witnessed Kayode Olanrewaju’s magnificent performance, as he scored a brace for Austria Wien in their 4-1 victory over Sturm Graz, raising his goal tally to 13 in 29 Austrian Bundesliga appearances and 20 goals in all competitions.
In the Bundesliga, Leon Balogun watched from the bench as Mainz 05 suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Opel Arena.
Henry Onyekuru’s efforts were in vain as Eupen fell 4-1 to Lokeren in a Belgian division game, despite his impressive tally of 18 goals this season.
In the Portuguese second division, Chidera Ezeh sparkled for Portimonense, scoring twice in a 3-3 draw against Leixoes.
In Scotland, Efe Ambrose played no part in Hibernian’s dominant 4-0 victory over Ayr United, despite making ten Championship appearances for the newly promoted team.
Meanwhile, in Turkey, Ogenyi Onazi featured throughout the full match as Trabzonspor played out a goalless draw with Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Süper Lig. Kenneth Omeruo had a less fortunate day, being sent off in Alanyaspor’s 3-0 loss to Kayserispor, who had Raheem Lawal on the field for 69 minutes.
In Denmark, Paul Onachu showcased his prowess by finding the target for Midtjylland in their 3-1 win over FC Nordsjælland, while Riliwan Hassan also featured and received a yellow card in the 35th minute. These Nigerians abroad continue to make their mark in the world of football, representing their nation with pride and determination.