UCL: Seven Nigerian stars strive for glory as hostilities begin

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign will kick-off on Tuesday (today) with seven Nigerian players striving for honours with their respective clubs.

Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan will host Liverpool at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium San Siro.

Chukwueze has scored four goals I3 appearances in the competition.

The 25-year-old is however yet to open his goal account this season.

Youngster Zachary Athekame will be looking to make his Champions League debut when Young Boys of Switzerland welcome Aston Villa to the Wankdorfstadion.

Midfielder Raphael Onyedika and his Club Brugge teammates will welcome last season’s runners-up Borussia Dortmund to the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday.

Onyedika will be hoping to make his eighth Champions League appearance against the Bundesliga giants.

Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen will travel to Rotterdam for a clash with Eredivisie giants, Feyenoord.

Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella will be making their maiden appearance in the competition for Bayer Leverkusen.

Versatile striker Peter Olayinka is in line to make his 12th appearance when Serbian club, Red Star Belgrade host Benfica on Thursday.

Ballon d’or nominee, Ademola Lookman will be the centre of attraction when Atalanta host Arsenal at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday.

Lookman has only made one appearance in the prestigious competition.

UCL: Seven Nigerian stars strive for glory as hostilities begin