UCL: Nigerian Players, Ties To Watch Out For After League Phase Draw

The draw for the league phase of the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League was conducted on Thursday evening.

The league phase will begin from September 8 to 10, with several Nigerian players expected to feature for their respective clubs.

Here are the Nigerian players to watch during the league phase:

• Victor Boniface – Bayer Leverkusen
• Nathan Tella – Bayer Leverkusen
• Ademola Lookman – Atletico Madrid
• Raphael Onyedika – Eintracht Frankfurt
• Victor Osimhen – Galatasaray
• Moses Usor – LASK Linz
• Zaidu Sanusi – Porto
• Christian Nwachukwu – Sabah FK

These Nigerian players are expected to represent their clubs as they compete against some of Europe’s biggest teams.

Several high-profile fixtures also emerged from the draw and will be worth watching during the league phase

Key Champions League ties to watch:

1. Barcelona vs PSG
2. Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
3. Real Madrid vs Arsenal
4. Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
5. Inter Milan vs Liverpool
6. Manchester City vs PSG
7. Barcelona vs Galatasaray
8. Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United

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The presence of Nigerian stars such as Osimhen, Lookman, Boniface and Tella is expected to add extra interest for Nigerian football fans throughout the Champions League league phase.