Sadiq Umar led the way with three goals as Nigerian players started the year 2021 on fire for their clubs across Europe.
The Olympic Bronze medalist grabbed the headlines after scoring all goals for his club in their win on Sunday.
He wasn’t the only one who delighted Nigerians and football betting fans as he was joined by Sanusi Zaidu, Wilfred Ndidi, Leon Balogun, Joe Aribo, Etor Daniel, and Anthony Nwakaeme who all had a great weekend.
Here are NetBet Nigeria top five Nigerian players from the weekend.
5. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England)
Wilfred Ndidi makes our list for the third consecutive week after dropping another great display on Sunday.
The Nigerian who was playing in his 150th game for Leicester City marked the milestone with another master class.
Wilfred Ndidi who was on the pitch from beginning to the end, did all the dirty job as Leicester City secured a 2-1 win at Newcastle.
He completed more tackles (6) than anyone on the pitch.
4. Joe Aribo (Rangers, Scotland)
Nigeria and Rangers F.C midfield midfielder, Joe Aribo, was in sublime form as he helped his club defeat rivals and Scottish league champions, Celtic in their Matchday 22 fixture of the domestic season.
Rangers extended their lead at the top of the league to 19 points after their 1-0 victory over old firm rivals, Celtic, in what was a closely contested encounter between the two teams, who seem to be moving in opposite directions.
Aribo was instrumental in scoring the lone goal as it was his header from a corner that was turned into his own net by Callum McGregor in the 70th minute.
3. Etor Daniel (Al-Suwaiq, Oman)
Etor Daniel scored his first goal of the season in Al-Suwaiq win against Al Bashair in the Sultan Cup game.
The Nigerian striker who is playing in his fourth year in the Omani League scored a beautiful solo goal in his side’s Cup win on Saturday.
Etor Daniel scored one of the goals as Al-Suwaiq and Al Bashir played out a 3-3 draw during the normal regulation at Nizwa Sports Complex.
With the game headed for penalty shoot-out after the 3-3 score draw, Al-Suwaiq secured a place in the round 16 with a 3-2 win.
2. Anthony Nwakaeme (Trabzonspor, Turkey)
Super Eagles striker Anthony Nwakaeme has ended his goalless run after scoring in Trabzonspor 2-1 win against Fatih Karagumruk in a Turkish Sup Lig game on Sunday.
Nwakaeme who was without a goal in his last five games before Trabzonspor visit Vefa Stadium sparked the away win for Abdullah Avci tutored side.
He scored the first of the game in the 46th minute before Jure Balkovec drew the home team level in the 70th minute.
Trabzonspor got the winning goal in the 81st minute of the game through a Caleb Ekuban strike.
So far this season Anthony Nwakaeme has scores four goals in 12 league games.
1. Sadiq Umar (Almeria, Spain)
Sadiq Umar was the hero for his La Liga chasing Almeria in their 3-1 win against Ponferradina in a Spanish La Liga 2 game on Sunday.
The former Roma striker scored a first half under 30 minutes hat-trick to earn Almeria a comfortable win at the Estadio Mediterraneo.
Sadiq scored the first goal in the 2nd minute of the game, scored his second in the 21st minute.
He then completed his hat-trick in the 29th minute to give Almeria the 3-0 first half lead.
Sadiq Umar would have scored more goals but he was taken off in the 59th minute of the game.
Almeria were reduced to 10-man after Sergio Akieme was giving his marching orders in the 76th minute of the game.
Curro Sanchez pulled one back for the visitors in the 82nd minute.
But Sadiq Umar 7th, 8th and 9th league goals of the season were enough to secure all the points for Almeria who now 3rd on the log with just one point behind Espanyol and Malaga.
