Six Nigerian Forwards Going Through Goals Droughts in Europe
In Europe’s top football leagues, six Nigerian forwards are currently in the midst of goal-scoring struggles. Trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of missed opportunities and missed nets, these strikers are facing a stubborn spell of goal drought. Their quest for that elusive goal has become a frustrating tale of futility, as each matchday passes without success.Â
Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor) – Previously Prolific, Now Goal-starved
Before his goal drought, Onuachu’s performance in the Turkish league was impressive, with 9 goals in 15 appearances. However, his goal-scoring prowess has dwindled since then, with a span of 103 days without a goal. This dry spell can be attributed to a combination of factors including injury, international duty, and his recent appearance in the AFCON where he failed to score.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City) – Early-Season Flourish, Now Goal-less in 175 Days
Iheanacho began the season with a solid goal-scoring performance, netting 6 goals before the end of October in the English Championship and Carabao Cup. However, his impressive streak came to a halt and he hasn’t scored since October 21st, with 175 days having passed without a club goal.
Umar Sadiq (Real Sociedad) – Goal-scoring Sorrows Continue
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The 27-year-old Umar Sadiq has endured a difficult season at Real Sociedad, struggling to find the back of the net. Across 35 appearances in all competitions, he’s only managed to score 3 goals, all of which came in La Liga. He’s now gone 35 days without a goal and with only 3 goals scored all season, he’ll be eager to break out of this goal-scoring slump.
Samu Omorodion (Deportivo Alaves) – Teen Sensation in Goal-scorer’s Doldrums
Alaves’s young striker Samu Omorodion has made a promising start to his professional career, scoring an impressive 9 goals in 29 La Liga matches. However, the 19-year-old Nigerian forward has struggled to score the elusive 10th goal which would make him the only Nigerian to achieve this milestone in the Spanish top flight. His last goal came 63 days ago, leaving him and Alaves fans alike eagerly awaiting his next strike.
Akor Adams (Montpellier) – Hot Start to Season, Cold Spell Ever Since
Nigerian striker Akor Adams made a scorching start to the season, bagging 7 goals in Montpellier’s first 10 games, including 3 braces. However, since then, he’s experienced a sharp decline in form and hasn’t scored for 167 days, despite not suffering any injuries or being called up for international duty. With Montpellier’s upcoming fixture against last-place Clermont Foot, Adams will be seeking to rediscover his goal-scoring prowess and reverse his recent fortunes.
Isaac Success (Udinese Calcio) – Trapped in a Rut, No Goals in 360 Days
Nigerian forward Isaac Success has been stuck in a severe scoring drought, going an entire year without a goal for Udinese. Despite making 23 appearances for the Italian club this season, Success has yet to break his barren spell, with only one assist in Serie A since his last goal on April 23, 2023. With the season coming to a close, Success will be desperate to turn things around and end his goal-scoring woes.
