Chukwueze, Boniface magic, Okoye shutout set tempo for 2026/27
Nigerian players like Chukwueze, Boniface, and Okoye impress for their European clubs, setting an exciting tempo for the 2026/27 season. Read More: https://punchng.com/chukwueze-boniface-magic-okoye-shutout-set-tempo-for-2026-27/
Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Boniface, and Maduka Okoye all shone for their respective clubs during weekend pre-season friendlies, providing an upbeat outlook for Nigerian players set to compete in the 2026/27 season in Europe. Chukwueze scored one goal and provided two assists as AC Milan edged Manchester United 4-2 in a pre-season match, while Boniface scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory for Bayer Leverkusen over Newcastle.
Osimhen warned Galatasaray after a 2-2 draw, and goalkeeper Okoye kept a clean sheet as Udinese beat Padova 1-0 in the Coppa Italia opener. Moses Usor had a standout performance for LASK, contributing with goals and assists in a 4-1 win over Austria Wien. Rafiu Durosinmi added two goals to his tally for Genk. Akor Adams scored twice and provided an assist as Venezia came from behind to defeat Modena 3-2 in the Coppa Italia first round.
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