Babatunde Akinsola Beats Osimhen and Orban to Nigerian Player of the Week Award

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Cercle Brugge winger Babatunde Akinsola has been named Nigerian Player of the Week after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Royal Antwerp. The 23-year-old produced his first league goals of the season and earned the Man of the Match award for his decisive performance. Akinsola finished ahead of Victor Osimhen, who scored for Galatasaray, and Gift Orban, who recorded a goal and an assist for Amedspor. Other Nigerians who impressed across Europe included Calvin Bassey, Tolu Arokodare, Raphael Onyedika, Sadiq Umar and Moses Simon.

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