Four Nigerian stars have been named in the latest Team of the Week selections across Europe, following standout performances in their respective leagues. Victor Osimhen, Ibrahim Olawoyin, and Jonathan Okoronkwo were named in the Turkish Super Lig Team of the Week, while Cyriel Dessers earned a spot in the Scottish Premiership Best XI. The selections were compiled by football statistics platform WhoScored.
Osimhen continued his clinical form, scoring his 25th goal of the season in Galatasaray’s 3-0 win over Kayserispor a result that also sealed the Turkish Super Lig title for the Istanbul giants.
Jonathan Okoronkwo starred for Hatayspor, scoring twice in a 5-0 demolition of Adana Demirspor to break his scoring drought in his 13th league appearance.
Ibrahim Olawoyin contributed a goal and an assist in Rizespor’s thrilling 6-3 win over Goztepe, taking his season tally to five goals and seven assists in 30 matches.
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In Scotland, Dessers netted his 18th goal of the campaign in Rangers’ 2-2 draw away to Hibernian, capping off a prolific season in which he’s led the Scottish scoring charts.
Editorial
This week’s European Team of the Week selections serve as yet another glowing endorsement of Nigerian football talent lighting up the continent. For Victor Osimhen, it’s business as usual. His 25 goal haul not only helped Galatasaray lift the Super Lig title but also reaffirms his status as one of the most lethal forwards in world football. His consistency, even in a new league, is a testament to his world-class calibre.
But perhaps the more compelling narratives lie in the performances of Ibrahim Olawoyin and Jonathan Okoronkwo. Olawoyin’s blend of creativity and directness has quietly made him one of the most effective attacking midfielders in Turkey, while Okoronkwo’s brace signals a breakthrough moment—proof that perseverance pays off.
Cyriel Dessers’ inclusion in Scotland’s Team of the Week caps a superb individual season. With 18 goals in a league that’s physically demanding and competitive, he has proven himself to be more than capable of leading the line for Rangers—and potentially the Super Eagles.
What binds these four players is not just their goals or assists, but their determination to impact games, regardless of league or opposition. As the Super Eagles prepare for future challenges, performances like these offer optimism that Nigeria’s next golden generation is already shining abroad.
Did You Know?
- Victor Osimhen is the first Nigerian player to score 25 goals in a single Turkish Super Lig season, breaking a long-standing record.
- Ibrahim Olawoyin previously played in the NPFL with Rangers International before moving to Turkey, making his rise to prominence all the more impressive.
- Jonathan Okoronkwo’s brace against Adana Demirspor were his first-ever goals in the Turkish top flight, coming in his 13th appearance of the season.
- Cyriel Dessers won the Scottish Premiership Golden Boot with 18 goals, becoming the first Nigerian to do so in Scotland’s top division.
- WhoScored.com uses comprehensive statistical algorithms to select its Team of the Week, making the selections based solely on performance data not popularity.
