PUNCH Sports Extra reports that Nigerian players in the top flight are expected to return to club activities this weekend after the October international break.
premier league
In the English Premier League, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are guaranteed to start for Fulham, who host Aston Villa on Saturday. The Nigerian duo will be hoping to build on their recent form, which helped Fulham secure a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their last meeting.
Fulham have been in good form at home this season, winning seven of their 11 Premier League points at Craven Cottage. They aim to get a good result against Villa and move into the top half.
Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi will be hoping to continue his good form with Leicester City ahead of the match against Southampton. Ndidi has been in great form this season, finishing third on the EPL assists chart with four assists. His performances were crucial in Leicester’s bid to remain top of the table.
la liga
In Spain’s La Liga, Umar Sadiq will aim to earn more minutes when Real Sociedad visit Girona. The striker has struggled for minutes this season but remains determined to prove his worth.
Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke could feature when Sevilla face Barcelona at the Estadi Olympique on Sunday. The Nigerian pair will be hoping to help Sevilla secure their first win at Barcelona in 14 years, a difficult task given Barcelona’s form this season.
Serie A
In Italy, Samuel Chukwueze has returned to training with AC Milan ahead of the match against Udinese. The winger was injured on international duty but is now available for selection, giving Milan more options in attack.
Ademola Lookman will lead the Atalanta squad that visits Venice. The forward has already scored three goals and provided three assists this season and will be crucial to Atalanta’s hopes of qualifying for Europe.
Bundesliga
In the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella could feature against Eintracht Frankfurt. Bonifati was in top form with six goals, helping Leverkusen look to defend their German title.
Frank Onyeka is expected to play for Augsburg as they face Freiburg. The midfielder will be crucial in improving the team’s away form as Augsburg are yet to pick up a point away from home this season.
Ligue 1
In French Ligue 1, Moses Simon and Nantes host Nice on Sunday. The winger will be hoping to inspire his side to a first win in five games as Nantes aim to move out of the bottom half of the table.
saudi professional league
In Saudi Arabia, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is scheduled to feature in Al Khorod’s match against Al Fateh. This is an important match as both teams are struggling near the bottom of the Saudi Pro League standings. Troost-Ekong’s experience and leadership will be crucial as Al Khorod aim to improve their standing in the league.
