Did you admire six Nigerian footballers won league titles across 5 international locations in the 2024/25 European soccer season, rewriting information and powering golf equipment to glory? In a year the keep economic hardship and gas subsidy reforms hold affected many Nigerian households, these footballers gave the nation something to cheer for.
Across Europe, from Istanbul to Lisbon, Belgrade to Budapest Nigerian gamers flew the flag excessive, proving once again that ability from the continent can’t be left out.
Victor Osimhen – Galatasaray (Turkey)
After conquering Serie A with Napoli, Osimhen took Turkey by storm. On loan at Galatasaray, he scored a staggering 25 league targets and 36 total breaking Mario Jardel’s long-standing document for a great deal of targets by a foreigner in a Turkish season.
His firepower helped Galatasaray clinch their twenty fifth league title and total a domestic double for the first time since 2019.
“Osimhen is a phenomenon. What he did in Turkey is nothing short of elite,” said Turkish sports analyst Hakan Celik.
Christy Ucheibe – SL Benfica (Portugal)
At real 23, Christy Ucheibe is already a 5-time Portuguese champion. Her retain watch over in midfield helped Benfica real every the Liga BPI title and the Taça da Liga. She scored in the title-deciding match and proved again why she’s one in every of the most embellished Nigerian ladies in Europe.
Peter Olayinka – Pink Huge identify Belgrade (Serbia)
Known for his arresting plod and ability to play across the front line, Olayinka added another feather to his cap with Pink Huge identify Belgrade. The SuperLiga win provides to his earlier titles in the Czech Republic, making him one in every of Nigeria’s most consistent winners in Europe.
Anderson Esiti & Tosin Kehinde – Ferencváros (Hungary)
These two midfield engines had been main for Ferencváros’ dominant bustle to the Hungarian NB I title below manager Robbie Keane. Their physicality and tactical discipline added steel and structure to the crew’s midfield, earning them a keep in subsequent season’s European competitions.
Hamza Muhammad Sani – Ħamrun Spartans (Malta)
Removed from the limelight of prime-tier leagues, Hamza Sani quietly helped Ħamrun Spartans to a Maltese Premier League title. His work price and consistency had been main in navigating a competitive season reminding us that greatness doesn’t continuously need the ideally suited stage.
