The New Year has again ushered in Nigerian goals and top displays from across the world with Victor Osimhen, Josh Maja and Emeka Eze all off to winning start in 2025.
5.Brown Ideye
At the ripe old age of 36, former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye came off the bench to score his first goal for Enyimba on his debut in the CAF Confederation Cup. The nine-time NPFL champions won their first group game in style by thumping Black Bulls of Mozambique and their strong Nigerian contingent 4-1 in Uyo. Enyimba are now level on four points from as many matches as Black Bulls, while Al Masry of Egypt are second on five points.
Super Eagles legend, Brown Ideye scores his first goal for Enyimba in the CAF Confederation Cup. 🔥🇳🇬pic.twitter.com/nxKQcKUoGw
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4.Joseph Atule
The lively winger was the standout performer for Enyimba to record their first win in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after he fired a brace in the big home win over Black Bulls of Mozambique. He opened scoring after just six minutes and completed his brace with a superb individual goal on the stroke of full time.
3.David Okereke
The 27-year-old striker notched his fourth goal for Gaziantep FK to hold home team Kasimpasa to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Turkish Super Lig. His club are eighth in the standings with 22 points from 17 matches.
2.Josh Maja
The striker celebrated New Year on a high as he struck twice for West Bromwich Albion to beat Preston North End 3-1 in the English Championship. He is now the second leading scorer in the second-tier league with 12 goals, three goals shy of the top scorer. Despite the sudden departure of their coach, his club are sixth on the table and remain within the promotion playoffs bracket with 40 points from 26 matches.
1.Victor Osimhen
The Napoli loanee fired his 10th Turkish Super Lig goal for Galatasaray to beat visiting Goztepe 2-1. He is now two goals shy of the league leading scorer. Gala are now eight points clear of nearest rivals Fenerbache after 17 rounds of games as they stay on course for a third straight championship.
