Akor Adams scored the winner for Venezia against Napoli, while Alex Iwobi ended Fulham’s winless start to the Premier League season with the decisive goal against Hull City.
Super Eagles forwards Akor Adams and Alex Iwobi scored decisive goals for their respective clubs on Saturday, helping Venezia and Fulham secure important victories in the Italian Serie A and English Premier League.
The goals provided a timely boost for the Nigerian internationals, whose contributions proved decisive in closely contested encounters.
Adams was the difference between Venezia and Napoli, finding the net in the 49th minute to secure all three points for his side.
The Nigerian forward delivered at a crucial moment in the contest, breaking the deadlock shortly after the restart and giving Venezia the advantage against one of Italy’s leading clubs.
Napoli pushed for an equaliser but could not find a way past the hosts, who held on to protect their lead and claim a significant victory.
The result offers Venezia encouragement as they seek to build momentum in the league, while Adams will hope to maintain his influence in attack as the season progresses.
For the Super Eagles forward, the match-winning contribution further strengthens his growing importance to his club.
In England, Iwobi scored the only goal as Fulham defeated Hull City 1-0 at home to register their first Premier League victory of the season.
The midfielder struck in the 33rd minute, providing the breakthrough Fulham needed after a difficult opening to their campaign.
Before Saturday’s encounter, Fulham had failed to win any of their six league matches, drawing two and losing four. Iwobi’s goal ended that run and earned the team three valuable points.
The victory lifted Fulham to 16th place on five points, offering some relief to the club after their disappointing start.
Nigerian international Calvin Bassey captained Fulham, while Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi featured for Hull City.
Iwobi’s decisive contribution will also be encouraging for Nigeria as the midfielder continues to combine his creative responsibilities with an increasing ability to influence matches through goals.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Manchester City edged Brentford 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium, bouncing back from their UEFA Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
The victory moved City to 21 points, temporarily opening a six-point lead over reigning champions Arsenal, who were scheduled to visit Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Liverpool also secured an important away win, coming from behind to defeat nine-man Brentford 2-1. The result lifted the Reds to fifth place on 12 points.
Chelsea, meanwhile, recorded back-to-back league victories with a 2-0 win over Everton, following their 5-1 triumph over Bournemouth.
