In the recently concluded 2023/24 season, Nigerian Super Eagles players made their mark in European clubs.
They, despite the challenges, brought glory to themselves and their nation.
Truth Live News compiled a list of 7 Super Eagles players who became champions in Europe.
1. Ademola Lookman (Atalanta): Lookman’s impressive performance in the Europa League final earned him the Europa League title, winner’s medal, the match ball, and the Most Valuable Player award.
2. Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen): Boniface’s hard work and self-belief paid off as he played a central role in Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga title win and added the DFB-Pokal to his accolades.
3. Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen): Tella contributed to Leverkusen’s domestic double, scoring seven goals and registering six assists in 42 appearances.
4. Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge): Onyedika played a key role in Brugge’s league title win, featuring in all but one playoff match and scoring three crucial goals.
5. William Troost-Ekong (PAOK Saloniki): Troost-Ekong’s leadership and contributions proved essential in PAOK’s title win, despite missing the end of the season due to injury.
6. Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City): Iheanacho won the English Championship with Leicester City, securing promotion back to the Premier League.
7. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City): Ndidi excelled in his new role, scoring six goals and registering six assists in 36 matches, and was a constant presence for the Foxes.