Nigerian players across the top leagues are set to return to club action this weekend following the October international break, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Premier League
In the English Premier League, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are guaranteed starters for Fulham when they host Aston Villa on Saturday. The Nigerian duo will be looking to build on their recent form, having helped Fulham secure a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in their last outing.
Fulham have been solid at home this season, picking up seven of their 11 Premier League points at Craven Cottage. They will be aiming to climb into the top half of the table with a positive result against Villa.
Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi will hope to continue his impressive run for Leicester City as they travel to face Southampton. Ndidi has been in fine form this season, providing four assists to sit third on the EPL assists charts. His performances have been crucial in Leicester’s…