Nigerian ahead Kazeem Olaigbe is making waves within the soccer world as he finds himself in rivalry for the distinguished UEFA Europa Convention League Aim of the Week award.

This recognition comes after a formidable efficiency the place Kazeem Olaigbe scored two targets and supplied one help in Cercle Brugge’s decisive 3-1 victory over Olimpija Ljubljana on Thursday night time.

Amongst his standout contributions, Olaigbe’s second objective stood out remarkably. The 21-year-old Nigerian striker executed an impressive strike from exterior the penalty space after deftly maneuvering previous two defenders, leaving followers and commentators in awe.

This spectacular feat provides to his tally, as he has already netted 4 targets within the event this season, underscoring his affect and significance to his group. Along with Olaigbe, Djurgarden defender Keita Kosugi has additionally acquired a nomination for the coveted award.

In the meantime, Southampton supervisor Russell Martin has provided an essential replace concerning the squad forward of their upcoming match in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur.

Martin confirmed that striker Paul Onuachu is again in rivalry for choice after having been sidelined as a result of an harm sustained throughout a Premier League sport in opposition to Liverpool final month. That is significantly excellent news for the South Coast membership as they put together to host Spurs at St Mary’s Stadium this Sunday.

Throughout a press convention on Friday, Martin expressed his enthusiasm concerning Onuachu’s return, stating, “Jan Bednarek’s again, Paul Onuachu’s again, which is admittedly good, and other than that we’re all good.”

This information is essential contemplating Onuachu has but to attain in his 16 league appearances since becoming a member of the Saints. Regardless of the shortage of targets, Martin has praised the Nigerian ahead’s distinctive contributions to the group.

“Paul offers us an actual different possibility that’s totally different from anybody within the squad and most of the people within the league, truly,” the coach mentioned.

The supervisor mirrored on the unlucky timing of Onuachu’s harm, noting that he was in glorious kind earlier than being sidelined.

“He was actually unlucky on the timing of his harm as he was in such a very good place and was going to actually assist us, I feel, and now he’s going to assist us transferring ahead”, the coach mentioned.