Three Naija attackers — Akor Adams, Gift Orban and Salim Lawal — make big impact for their clubs across Europe on Sunday as dem help their teams for Spain, Italy and Czech Republic.
From important equaliser for La Liga to match-winning assist for Serie A and long-range goal for Czech top league, the three Nigerians show say dem dey deliver for club level, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Akor Adams Score Again for Sevilla
Adams continue him steady goal form for Sevilla FC as he open scoring for their 1–1 draw against Rayo Vallecano inside Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
Sevilla never really steady for La Liga this season as dem manage just seven wins from 28 matches under coach Matías Almeyda.
Rayo start the match well as Jorge de Frutos first test goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos with long-range shot early for the game. Not long after, Fran Pérez also force another save as the visitors push for first goal.
But na Sevilla strike first after quick counterattack. Former Chelsea FC defender César Azpilicueta send low cross enter the penalty box and Adams react sharp to tap am enter net — na him seventh league goal this season.
The Nigerian striker almost score another one moments later after Alexis Sánchez release am through on goal, but the shot go wide. He miss another chance later before dem substitute am for 67th minute.
Rayo later equalise after halftime when Fran Pérez win free kick for edge of the box. The winger step up curl fine shot enter top corner to give the visitors one point.
The result leave Sevilla for 13th position for the table, still six points above relegation zone.
Gift Orban Give Important Assist for Verona
Gift Orban return strong from suspension as Hellas Verona FC secure surprise 2–1 away win against Bologna FC 1909 for Serie A.
The Nigerian striker play key role for the comeback as he provide assist for Verona winning goal.
Orban — wey don once enter Nigeria national football team pool — dey play him first match since the controversial red card against Parma Calcio 1913 keep am out for three league matches.
Even with the break, he still look sharp. The striker test the goalkeeper midway through first half and later create good chance for teammate Kieron Bowie.
Jonathan Rowe give Bologna the lead early for second half.
But Verona respond fast. Martin Frese equalise with powerful long-range strike before Orban produce the key moment.
The forward slide accurate pass enter Bowie path, and the striker finish calmly to complete the comeback.
Orban finish the match with five shots, two on target, three key passes and two big chances created — clear sign say he control plenty things for the attack.
The victory end Verona 12-match winless run for league, though the club still get serious fight to avoid relegation with ten matches left.
Salim Lawal Score Again for Plzeň
Salim Lawal also enjoy good afternoon as FC Viktoria Plzeň beat FC Hradec Králové 3–0 for Czech First League.
The Nigerian attacker end him four-match goal drought with fine strike just before halftime.
For 44th minute, Lawal run forward during quick counterattack and fire powerful right-foot shot from outside the box to give Plzeň the lead.
The goal set the tone for strong performance. Cheick Souaré double the lead with header after the break before Tomáš Ladra seal the win with calm finish.
Lawal goal na him second league goal since he join Plzeň from NK Istra 1961 during winter transfer window on three-and-a-half-year contract.
The 23-year-old attacker make him senior debut for Nigeria national football team during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
As Plzeň dey push to finish the season strong, Lawal fit still play important role as the campaign dey reach final stage.
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Last Updated on March 9, 2026 6:57 am by Hitvibz Media
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