Five Nigerian players who shone this weekend for their clubs

Umar Sadiq

The lanky striker scored two of Almeria's goals in their 3-3 draw against Lugo on Saturday.

Sadiq found the back of the net in each half of the encounter to take his tally to 15 goals after 26 appearances in the Spanish second division this season.

Taiwo Awoniyi

Awoniyi redeemed himself with a goal for Union Berlin in their 1-1 draw against Stuttgart in Saturday's Bundesliga game.

The former Liverpool man, who scored an own goal a week ago, converted from the penalty spot in the 41st minute.

He is Union Berlin's top scorer this season with 16 goals in all competitions.

Victor Osimhen

Osimhen was the hero for Napoli in their 2-1 triumph over Verona in Serie A on Sunday.

The Super Eagles striker opened the scoring for Luciano Spalletti's side in the 14th minute and later doubled their lead in the 71st minute.

The result boosted Napoli's Scudetto chances as they are three points behind leaders AC Milan.

Anthony Nwakaeme

The 32-year-old extended his scoring run in the Turkish Super Lig with a goal and an assist in Trabzonspor's 4-2 win over Goztepe on Saturday.

Nwakaeme has now scored five goals in his last four league outings for the Black Sea Storm who sit at the top of the league table.

Odion Ighalo

The former Manchester United and Watford striker made a crucial contribution that helped Al Hilal extend their winning run in the Saudi Professional Football League on Sunday.

Ighalo assisted Mali's Moussa Marega to score an 89th minute winning goal in their 1-0 victory over Al Raed.

Since he joined Ramon Diaz's side in January, Ighalo has had a had in at least a goal in his last five league games.

Source: Goal.com