Victor Osimhen named Baller of the Week after impressive return to form

Nigerian football fans woke up to a weekend of fireworks across Europe, and at the centre of the excitement was Super Eagles main man, Victor Osimhen.

Returning to the starting XI for the first time since his permanent move, Osimhen announced his comeback emphatically, firing Galatasaray to a dominant away victory with a late, decisive goal.

It wasn’t just a goal; it was a statement that Osimhen’s peak is not behind him but potentially just getting started this season.

Impactful return goal: Osimhen waited patiently for his moment and delivered when it mattered most, signalling a promising kick-off to the season for his Turkish side.

With the goal, he immediately sets a high tempo for his campaign, giving Galatasaray a reliable focal point up front.

His performances, coupled with other Nigerians in Europe, show the continued quality and impact of Nigerian players on the continental stage.

• Alex Iwobi (Midfield Maestro) - Premier League

Named Man of the Match after delivering his first goal involvement of the season, illustrating his growing influence in the centre of the park for his club.

• Calvin Bassey (Fulham) - Premier League

Another standout, helping Fulham secure a hard-fought draw against Manchester United at Craven Cottage.

• Terem Moffi (Nice) - Ligue 1

Opened his scoring account with a goal in Nice’s victory, moving closer to the record books in Ligue 1.

• Moses Simon (Paris FC) - Ligue 1

Scored for Paris FC, displaying quality despite his side’s heavy defeat at Marseille.

• Durosinmi ( Viktoria Plzen) - Czech First League

Continued his scoring run, netting the opener in a 2-1 win that extended his season tally to two goals.

Osimhen’s return is the headline, but the weekend also showed the breadth of Nigerian talent flourishing across major leagues - Iwobi, Bassey, Onyeka, Moffi, Simon, and Durosinmi among them.

The early season form of these players bodes well for both their clubs and the broader national team setup, the Super Eagles, especially ahead of the decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.