Nigerian Stars Set for Boxing Day Football Action
Boxing Day is packed with football excitement, and Nigerian players will take center stage in key fixtures across Europe. From the Premier League to the Belgian Pro League, here’s a rundown of the games featuring Nigerian stars.
Iwobi, Bassey – Chelsea vs. Fulham
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey will lead Fulham’s charge as they visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Fulham aims to break a 45-year winless streak at the iconic venue, with their last away victory against Chelsea dating back to October 1979.
Iwobi, currently Fulham’s joint top scorer in the Premier League, and Bassey, an ever-present in their lineup this season, will be pivotal in Marco Silva’s strategy. The Cottagers hope to emulate Manchester City and Liverpool as the third team to defeat Chelsea in the league this season.
Aribo, Onuachu – Southampton vs. West Ham
Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu will begin a new chapter under recently appointed Southampton manager Ivan Jurić. The Saints, bottom of the Premier League, host West Ham at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Aribo, a regular with 16 appearances this season, and Onuachu, who started prominently against Liverpool, will hope to play critical roles in Jurić’s fight to save the club from relegation.
Ola Aina – Nottingham Forest vs. Tottenham
Fresh off scoring in Forest’s 2-0 victory over Brentford, Ola Aina will look to maintain his form against Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground. Despite limited opportunities for his compatriot Taiwo Awoniyi this season, Aina remains a key figure in Forest’s setup.
Tolu Arokodare – Antwerp vs. Genk
In Belgium, Tolu Arokodare will aim to cap off an impressive year as Genk visits Antwerp. Arokodare leads Genk’s scoring and assist charts with 11 goals and four assists. A goal on Boxing Day could see him tied with Anderlecht’s Kasper Dolberg as the league’s top scorer.
Football fans can expect thrilling performances from these Nigerian stars as they strive to make their mark on Boxing Day.
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