Five Nigerians face major European clubs this weekend
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Five Nigerian footballers playing in England, Spain and Italy face several top teams this weekend. Semi Ajayi hosts Arsenal with Hull, Ola Aina welcomes Manchester City with Nottingham Forest and Umar Sadiq hosts Real Madrid with Valencia, according to Punch.
Nigerian Semi Ajayi travels to Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, with Hull City on Saturday, while Ola Aina and Nottingham Forest host Manchester City. Hull are coming off a run of eight matches without a win in all competitions, while Arsenal have 24 points from nine games and boast the league's only perfect home record, Punch reports.
In Spain, Umar Sadiq returns to action with Valencia after two months out and has just scored in the victory over Elche, his second La Liga goal this season. Valencia, 19th with nine points from 11 matches, host Real Madrid, who are third and have won their last seven matches in all competitions. Ademola Lookman and Atlético Madrid, second with 28 points, host leaders Barcelona on Sunday, who are two points ahead.
