Following the international break, top football players have returned to their respective clubs and are getting ready for action this weekend.
While several Nigerian footballers are getting ready to make their debut for their new teams after making late moves in the summer transfer window, others are hoping to continue their fine form for their current clubs. In this article, Sportpremi takes a look at the top 5 Nigerian players to watch out for this weekend.
Tolu Arokodare (Wolves)
The 6 ft 6 striker joined Wolves on transfer deadline day following his exit from Belgian side Genk, where he won the golden boot last season. Arokodare will hope to continue his impressive goalscoring form as he gets ready to make his EPL bow against Newcastle United on Saturday.
With his big figure, he surely has the physicality to flourish in the English Premier League and will offer attacking threat for Wolves against the Magpies, making him one player to watch out for.
Victor Boniface (Werder Bremen)
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface was one of the many Nigerian talents who completed moves on transfer deadline day. The 24-year-old joined Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan deal, after seeing a previous move to AC Milan breakdown following a failed medical.
Now set for a fresh start, Boniface will hope to rediscover the form he showed in the early phase of his Bundesliga career and go on to impress for his new side this season.
Christantus Uche (Crystal Palace)
Another Nigerian star to watch out for this weekend is exciting young player, Christantus Uche. Just three years ago, the 22-year-old was relatively unknown and was playing for a fifth tier club in Spain.
He has enjoyed a remarkable rise in his career and joined Crystal Palace this summer on an initial loan deal with an obligation to make permanent in 2026. Uche has big boots to fill at Selhurst Park, as he is expected to replace Eberechi Eze, but the Super Eagles midfielder possesses enough quality to thrive in the EPL.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic)
Kelechi Iheanacho endured a disappointing spell last season, following his move from Leicester City to Sevilla. The forward has reunited with former manager Brendan Rodgers, after joining Scottish champions Celtic on transfer deadline day.
Iheanacho enjoyed his best-ever goalscoring spell under the manager and will hope those are signs of good things to come ahead of his debut for Celtic against Kilmarnock on Sunday.
Gift Orban (Hellas Verona)
Gift Orban, was once of the most-sought after youngsters in football following hos impressive spells in Belgium with Gent. However, the versatile forward has seen a downward movement in his career in the last two years after underwhelming spells at Olympique Lyon and Hoffenheim.
Orban has now moved to Italy with Hellas Verona and ahead of his debut for the club against Cremonese on Monday, the Nigerian star will hope to revive his career with an impressive display.
