Nigerian Team of the Week: April 19-22, 2024

• Nwabali takes the gloves
• Awaziem impresses in defence
• Ajibade shines in midfield
• Lookman excels in attack
• Here's the Nigerian Team of the Week

GK - Stanley Nwabali - Chippa United FC

Stanley Nwabali earns his place between the goalposts after making seven saves to keep a clean sheet as Chippa United FC secured an excellent [2-0] away win at SuperSport United FC in the PSL.

DF - Bruno Onyemaechi - Boavista FC

Bruno Onyemaechi delivered a monstrous performance at full-back, winning six duels and three tackles while chipping in three dribbles as Boavista FC recorded a [1-1] Primeira Liga draw with C.F. Estrela da Amadora

DF - Chidozie Awaziem - Boavista FC

Chidozie Awaziem turned up big for Boavista FC in that encounter as he not only provided the assist to their goal but also created three chances and made five clearances.

DF - Uba Charles - Lillestrom SK

Uba Charles was outstanding for Lillestrom SK in defence and attack, winning 13 duels and four tackles to help his side keep a clean sheet while also completing six dribbles in a [1-0] Eliteserien win at Sandefjord Fotball

LM - Rasheedat Ajibade - Atlético de Madrid Femenino

After claiming a second consecutive club Player of the Month award, Rasheedat Ajibade dropped another brilliant display in an Atlético de Madrid Femenino jersey as she bagged an assist and a goal in a [5-1] Primera Division win over Real Betis Féminas.

MF - Wilfred Ndidi - Leicester City FC

Wilfred Ndidi netted the crucial opening goal and won six duels to power Leicester City FC to a [2-1] Championship win over West Bromwich Albion and boost the Foxes' promotion hopes.

MF - Fisayo Dele-Bashiru - Hatayspor

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was Hatayspor's best player by a country mile as he scored the game's opening goal, completed three dribbles, and won six duels in a tough [2-1] Super Lig defeat away to Antalyaspor.

RM - Chidera Ejuke - Royal Antwerp FC

Royal Antwerp FC has Chidera Ejuke to thank for their first win in the Championship Round as he grabbed the match's only goal, created one chance, and won six duels in a slim [1-0] win at Cercle Brugge.

LF - Ademola Lookman - Atalanta BC

Ademola Lookman was behind every move that ticked for Atalanta BC as he assisted a goal in each half and created five other chances in a thrilling [2-1] Serie A win at Monza.

For his excellent display in one of Europe's most dreaded leagues, Lookman stands out as EaglesTracker's Star of the Week.

ST - Bright Edomwonyi - Diósgyőri VTK

Bright Edomwonyi showed the best of his finishing abilities as he smashed home two goals and added an assist to inspire Diósgyőri VTK to a hugely entertaining [5-3] NB I win over visiting Debreceni VSC.

ST - Umeh Emmanuel - Botev Plovdiv

Umeh Emmanuel was an unstoppable force and a nightmare for FC Lokomotiv 1929 Sofia defenders as he scored the first two goals in Botev Plovdiv's emphatic [4-0] victory in the First Professional Football League.