Weekend Roundup: Iheanacho’s Brace, Lookman’s Cup Heartbreak & Onyeka’s Promotion Party
This weekend saw Nigerian stars shine across Europe. In Scotland, Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score twice and book Celtic’s place in the Scottish Cup final. In Spain, Ademola Lookman found the net in the Copa del Rey final, but Atletico Madrid fell to Real Sociedad on penalties. In England, Frank Onyeka helped Coventry City secure promotion to the Premier League, while Alex Iwobi was forced off with a hamstring injury in Fulham’s draw. Nathan Tella impressed for Bayer Leverkusen despite defeat, and Maduka Okoye missed out on a Serie A clean sheet after conceding late for Udinese. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru also featured in Lazio’s vital win. Nigerian football abroad never sleeps.
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