Super Eagles stars get chance to impress Labbadia in midweek games

Football enthusiasts have a thrilling week ahead as StarTimes airs an array of matches featuring Nigerian Super Eagles players across major leagues and competitions. From the prestigious Spanish La Liga to the exciting Bundesliga, the Saudi Pro League, and England’s competitive League Cup, the excitement promises to keep fans glued to their screens.

Following the dramatic League Cup clashes on Tuesday, the action resumes on Wednesday with several Nigerian footballers set to showcase their talents and show new Super Eagles coach Bruno Labbadia why they should be in the German technician’s plans for the upcoming round of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

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Nottingham Forest’s formidable duo, Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, will face a challenging encounter against Newcastle United. Awoniyi’s brief appearance in last weekend’s win over Southampton hints at a potential start, while Aina, who played a full 90 minutes, may see some rest.

Other Nigerian talents to watch out for in the League Cup include Brentford’s Frank Onyeka. Additionally, there is the potential for an all-Nigerian showdown between Cardiff City’s Jamilu Collins and Southampton’s Joe Aribo, adding further intrigue to the midweek fixtures. Both Brentford and Southampton will be keen to bounce back after defeats in their previous league matches.

Shifting focus to Spain’s La Liga, Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar will be looking for more playing time as Real Sociedad hosts Alaves at the Reale Arena. After making a 23-minute appearance in their away win over Rayo Vallecano, Umar is eager to break his goal-scoring drought and make a greater impact for his side this season.

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