Super Eagles Watch: Ndidi Scores on Emotional Return, Iwobi Hits Landmark in Fulham Win

Wilfred Ndidi marked an emotional return to action for Besiktas after the burial of his father, scoring the opening goal in his side’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Göztepe at the Tüpraş Stadyumu.

The Super Eagles captain rose highest in the ninth minute to power home a header from Orkun Kökçü’s corner, setting the tone for a dominant performance. It was Ndidi’s second goal of the season for the Turkish giants

In England, Alex Iwobi was also on the scoresheet, netting his first Premier League goal of 2026 in Fulham’s 3–1 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

The 29-year-old added an assist in the match, his first since September 2025, and sealed the victory with a late strike in the 85th minute.

The goal made Sunderland the 18th Premier League club he has scored against, while the appearance marked his 390th career outing at club level. He has now scored and assisted in the sam Premier League fixture for the third time in his career in the competition.

His compatriot Calvin Bassey featured for the full 90 minutes, making his 90th appearance for Fulham and helping the Cottagers to their first win in four matches.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Ola Aina picked up his third yellow card of the season during Nottingham Forest’s 1–0 defeat to Liverpool, a result that leaves Forest stuck in the relegation zone.

Taiwo Awoniyi was absent from the squad, extending his spell on the sidelines to four league matches since last scoring against Brentford in January. At Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tolu Arokodare missed a crucial penalty in their 1–0 loss to Crystal Palace, continuing his struggle for prominence since his €26 million move from Genk.

In the Championship, Frank Onyeka shone for Coventry City, earning the man-of-the-match award in their 2–0 victory over West Bromwich Albion.

The midfielder completed 73% of his passes, won eight duels, and made eight ball recoveries in a commanding display that helped Coventry secure back-to-back wins.

Bright Osayi-Samuel also impressed, registering his first assist of the season for Birmingham City in their 2–1 win, setting up Carlos Vicente’s opener in the fifth minute.

Across Europe, Paul Onuachu extended his remarkable scoring streak in Turkey, finding the net for the sixth time in five matches as Trabzonspor beat Gaziantep 2–1.

His 35th goal for the club elevated him to fifth among Trabzonspor’s all-time foreign scorers.

In France, Moses Simon came off the bench for Paris FC in their 1–1 draw with Toulouse, while Chidozie Awaziem helped Nantes to a 2–0 win over Le Havre, securing their first clean sheet in six matches.

In Spain, Ademola Lookman scored his first La Liga goal in Atletico Madrid’s 4–2 victory over Espanyol, adding to his tally in the Copa del Rey and Champions League since joining from Atalanta.

Akor Adams provided an assist in Sevilla’s 1–0 win over Getafe, ending their three-game winless run, while Chidera Ejuke featured as a substitute. Sadiq Umar played the full 90 minutes for Valencia but could not prevent a 2–1 defeat to Villarreal.

In Belgium, Raphael Onyedika made his 15th start of the season for Club Brugge, contributing to their 2–1 win over Leuven.