EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 32 MIN
Osimhen Out, Lookman Advances + Nigerian Players Weekend Preview
from Nigeria Football Weekly · host Nigeria Football Weekly
It was a dramatic midweek in the Champions League for Nigerian players, with Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray being knocked out after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, losing 4-1 on aggregate. The night got worse as Osimhen picked up an injury in the first half and had to be taken off, with his absence clearly affecting Galatasaray’s performance.On the other hand, Ademola Lookman helped Atletico Madrid secure qualification to the quarter-finals, providing an assist in their 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, as they progressed 7-5 on aggregate.Olu then shifts to the weekend preview, starting with Nigerian players in the Premier League. Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze face Burnley, while Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi travel to face Tottenham in a crucial relegation battle. He also previews the rest of the Premier League fixtures, including a prediction for the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City.The episode continues with the top games to watch involving Nigerian players across Europe, including Philip Otele and Jordan Torunarigha facing Borussia Dortmund, Chidera Ejuke and Akor Adams taking on Umar Sadiq, a Madrid derby featuring Lookman, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro in action for Pisa, and Gift Orban facing Atalanta.Olu wraps up with the full list of Nigerian players to watch this weekend across Europe.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - [email protected] (00:00) Intro(00:46) Osimhen injured in Champions League exit(08:58) Lookman assists as Atletico advance(12:58) Europa & Conference League games(15:22) Premier League Preview(17:30) Nigerians in Premier League action(19:17) Other Premier League fixtures(24:08) Arsenal vs Man City preview(25:01) Top Nigerian picks to watch(30:03) Ones to watch
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It was a dramatic midweek in the Champions League for Nigerian players, with Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray being knocked out after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, losing 4-1 on aggregate. The night got worse as Osimhen picked up an injury in the first half and had to be taken off, with his absence clearly affecting Galatasaray’s performance.On the other hand, Ademola Lookman helped Atletico Madrid secure qualification to the quarter-finals, providing an assist in their 3-2 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, as they progressed 7-5 on aggregate.Olu then shifts to the weekend preview, starting with Nigerian players in the Premier League. Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze face Burnley, while Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi travel to face Tottenham in a crucial relegation battle. He also previews the rest of the Premier League fixtures, including a prediction for the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City.The episode continues with the top games to watch involving Nigerian players across Europe, including Philip Otele and Jordan Torunarigha facing Borussia Dortmund, Chidera Ejuke and Akor Adams taking on Umar Sadiq, a Madrid derby featuring Lookman, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro in action for Pisa, and Gift Orban facing Atalanta.Olu wraps up with the full list of Nigerian players to watch this weekend across Europe.Check out our website: nigeriafootballweekly.com Follow Nigeria Football Weekly:Twitter - https://twitter.com/NFWPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nigeriafootballweekly/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nigeriafootballweekly Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NigeriaFootballWeekly Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nigeriafootballweekly Email - [email protected] (00:00) Intro(00:46) Osimhen injured in Champions League exit(08:58) Lookman assists as Atletico advance(12:58) Europa & Conference League games(15:22) Premier League Preview(17:30) Nigerians in Premier League action(19:17) Other Premier League fixtures(24:08) Arsenal vs Man City preview(25:01) Top Nigerian picks to watch(30:03) Ones to watch
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