Nigerian stars are ready for battle as the UEFA Champions League 2024 kicks off. Read more about the seven Nigerians aiming for European success.

Today marks the beginning of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season, where seven Nigerian players will be aiming for victory with their respective teams.

AC Milan, led by Samuel Chukwueze, will welcome Liverpool to the San Siro’s Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.

In the competition, Chukwueze has scored four goals in 13 appearances.

Despite playing this season, the 25-year-old has not yet scored a goal.

Zachary Athekame, a young athlete, hopes to have his Champions League premiere as Young Boys of Switzerland play against Aston Villa at the Wankdorfstadion.

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On Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund, the runners-up from last season, will be welcomed to the Jan Breydel Stadium by midfielder Raphael Onyedika and his Club Brugge teammates.

With great anticipation, Onyedika aims to participate in his eighth Champions League game against the formidable Bundesliga team.

The Eredivisie giants, Feyenoord will host Bayer Leverkusen who are the reigning Bundesliga champions in Rotterdam.

Bayer Leverkusen’s upcoming competition will feature the debut of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella.

On Thursday, when Red Star Belgrade takes on Benfica, the adaptable forward Peter Olayinka is expected to compete in his 12th game.

Ademola Lookman, who is nominated for the Ballon d’Or award, will be in the spotlight when Arsenal visits Atalanta at Gewiss Stadium on Thursday.

Only one appearance has been made by Lookman in the prestigious competition.