Nigerian Team of the Week: October 23-26, 2026
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- Nnadozie gets the nod in goal
- Awaziem stars in defence
- Ayaosi runs riot on the right
- Osimhen leads the attack
- Here's the Nigerian Team of the Week
GK - CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE - BRIGHTON
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie gets the nod in goal. The Brighton shot-stopper made 2 saves and kept a clean sheet over the weekend.
LB - ZAIDU SANUSI - FC PORTO
Zaidu Sanusi put in a solid defensive shift at left-back, winning 5 duels and helping FC Porto keep a clean sheet.
CB - CHIDOZIE AWAZIEM - KONYASPOR - STAR OF THE WEEK
Chidozie Awaziem was the standout performer of the weekend. The centre-back scored 2 goals and kept a clean sheet for Konyaspor — a defender's dream outing. His outstanding performance earns him our Nigerian Star of the Week honours.
CB - SEMI AJAYI - HULL CITY
Semi Ajayi was a wall at the heart of Hull City's defence. He made 5 tackles, 4 clearances and 2 interceptions, won 6 duels and even created 1 chance going forward.
LM - UMEH EMMANUEL - FC ZURICH
Umeh Emmanuel was a livewire on the left for FC Zurich, creating 3 chances and completing 5 dribbles.
MF - WILFRED NDIDI - BESIKTAS
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi ran the show for Besiktas, creating 5 chances and winning 7 duels in a dominant midfield display.
MF - EBENEZER AKINSANMIRO - MONZA
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro was equally busy for Monza, winning 7 duels and creating 1 chance in midfield.
RM - EMMANUEL AYAOSI - SLAVIA PRAHA
Emmanuel Ayaosi was unplayable on the right for Slavia Praha. He provided 1 assist, created a remarkable 7 chances and completed 8 dribbles.
ST - DAVID OKEREKE - BENEVENTO
David Okereke was directly involved in all three of Benevento's goals, scoring 1 and assisting 2 in a brilliant attacking display.
ST - VICTOR OSIMHEN - GALATASARAY
Victor Osimhen continues his red-hot form for Galatasaray, scoring 2 goals over the weekend.
ST - VICTOR OLATUNJI - BEVEREN
Victor Olatunji also found the net twice for Beveren, completing our front three.
Do you agree with the Team of the Week? Who missed out?
