2023/24 Season: Nigerian footballers who are champions in Europe 

The 2023/24 football season witnessed exceptional qualities of Nigerian footballers plying their trade in Europe. These players contributed immensely to their clubs’ success as they lifted trophies.

Daily Trust takes a look at the players who displayed exceptional qualities.

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga)

Victor Boniface displayed sterling performance for Bayern Leverkusen netting 14 goals and making 8 assists to register his name as an outstanding player in the just concluded 2023/24 Bundesliga season.

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Praises galore for Europa League hero, Ademola Lookman

Despite the loss against Atalanta during the Europa League final, the Super Eagles striker played a pivotal role in the success of his team emergence as Germany’s new champions and 51 games unbeaten run.

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Serie A)

Ademola Lookman’s exceptional qualities came to the fore during the 2023/2024 season Europa League final as his hat trick gave his club trophy and aborted the Bayern Leverkusen unbeaten streak.

He also scored nine goals and made six assists in the league.

Lookman was instrumental to the silverware medal won by the Super Eagles during the African Cup of Nation (AFCON) tournament in Côte d’ Ivoire.

Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga)

Natha Tella demonstrated rare qualities, scoring 5 goals and making 2 assists to win Germany’s Bundesliga title.

Peter Olayinka (Red Star Belgrade, Serbia)

The lanky Super Eagles forward, who struggled during the last season, had a successful outing this season, winning two titles with the Red Star Belgrade.

Olayinka played the entire duration against Vojvodina 2-1 in the Serbian cup final, clinching the title for his club. Also his club won the Serbian Super league title.