Julius OkorieNigerian-born France international, Michael Olise, made the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week, even as the competitions enters its semi-finals stage.
The 23-year-old Bayern Munich attacking midfielder, has been impressive for the Bundesliga side despite their ouster in the quarter-final stage, after losing on 4-3 aggregate to Inter Milan.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelOlise who was born in England to a Nigerian father and French-Algerian mother, was eligible to represent France, Algeria, England or Nigeria internationally.
He has since made six appearances for France senior team with a goal to his credit.
The former Crystal Palace winger, who clinched Silver at 2024 Olympics in France, joined Bayern Munich in 2024, scoring 8 goals in 30 appearances for the side so far.
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He netted 14 goals in 82 appearances before leaving Crystal Palace. With Bayern Munich’s dreams for Champions League title this week over, their attention shifts to the Bundesliga where they look good to clinch the title, leading the 18-team Bundesliga table with 69 points in 39 matches played though, closely being chased by second placed Bayer Leverkusen with 63 points.
Olise is sure to be in action later today away against Heidenheim.
Full List Of Champions League Team Of The Week As Released By UEFA:
Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
Benjamin Pavard (Inter)
Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa)
Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal)
Nuno Mendes (PSG)
Michael Olise (Bayern)
Pascal Gross (Dortmund)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
John McGinn (Aston Villa)
Lautaro Martínez (Inter)
Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
Meanwhile, Olympiacos forward Ayoub El Kaabi and Bodø/Glimt’s Kasper Høgh, are leading the top scorers chart in the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League at the end of quarter-final clashes on Thursday night. Both players boast of seven goals this season setting the stage for thrilling semi-finals.
Recall that Manchester United secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over Lyon to progress to the semi-finals, while Tottenham Hotspur triumphed over Frankfurt. Athletic Club recorded a solid 2-0 win against Rangers, and Bodø/Glimt advanced after winning a penalty shoot-out against Lazio.
Here Is A List Of Top Scorers In The Europa League:
Seven goals: Ayoub El Kaabi and Kasper Høgh
Six goals: Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray), Samu (Porto), Barnabás Varga (Ferencváros), Malick Fofana (Lyon), Václav Černý (Rangers), Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahçe)
Five goals: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club), Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United)
The semi-final first-leg fixtures will take place on Thursday, May 1.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
