Category: Europa League
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Viktoria Plzen’s defeat saddens Durosinmi
Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his frustration following Viktoria Plzen’s heartbreaking 2-1 home defeat to Lazio in their Europa League Round of 16 first-leg clash on Thursday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Durosinmi, who scored the hosts’ only goal, was left ruing missed opportunities after Gustav Isaksen netted a stoppage-time winner for the Serie A…
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UEL: Durosinmi scores as his Viktoria Plzen bow to Lazio
Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi found the back of the net, but a dramatic stoppage-time goal from Gustav Isaksen sealed a 2-1 victory for nine-man Lazio against Viktoria Plzen in their Europa League Round of 16 first leg clash on Thursday, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The 22-year-old striker made his third appearance in the competition this season, registering…
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Cyriel Dessers delighted with Rangers’ performance against Fenerbahce
Cyriel Dessers believes Rangers can be proud of their 3-1 away victory over Fenerbahce in their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first-leg encounter on Thursday night in Istanbul, writes Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Super Eagles striker had a goal and an assist in the impressive win at the ?ükrü Saraco?lu Spor Kompleksi, though two of his…
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UEL: Cyriel Dessers bags a goal & an assist as Rangers stun Fenerbahce in Istanbul
Cyriel Dessers delivered a standout performance, scoring and providing an assist as Rangers secured a 3-1 away victory against Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 clash on Thursday. The Super Eagles striker has now registered three goals and two assists in nine Europa League appearances this season. Across all…
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UEL: Dele Bashiru scores in Lazio’s win over Ajax
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was on hand to help Lazio to a great win over Ajax in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He was on target, scoring the second goal for Lazio as they defeated AFC Ajax 1-3 away from home at the Johan Cruyff ArenaLoum Tchaouna opened the score…
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UEL: Victor Osimhen’s goal earns a point for Galatasaray against AZ Alkmaar
Victor Osimhen’s goal proved vital once again for Galatasaray in their UEFA Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles striker scored for Galatasaray after the hosts had gone into the lead earlier in the game at AZ Stadion. Svens Mijnans opened score for Alkmaar 2 minutes into the encounter before Osimhen…
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UEL: Osimhen’s double edge Spurs
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen was in his goal scoring element on Thursday as he helped Galatasaray to a slim win over Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning African footballer of the year netted twice to give the Turkish side a 3-2 win over the English Premier League side…
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UEL: Cyriel Dessers’ goal earn Rangers point
Nigeria Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Dessers scored his 9th goal of the season for Rangers against Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dessers salvaged a crucial point for Rangers in Greece, equalizing after Olympiakos’ early lead to end the score at 1-1. Olympiacos scored first in the second half through Ayoub…
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UEL: Cyriel Dessers assists Rangers to Victory over Malmo
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers played a part in Rangers’ defeat of Malmo FF in the UEFA Europa League clash on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Rangers defeated Swedish side, Malmo FF in front their fans 2-0 to kickoff their 2024/25 UEFA Europa League group campaign, Dessers providing one of the assists of the goals on the…
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UEL: Victor Osimhen lead Galatasaray to victory against PAOK
Nigeria Super Eagles striker has continued his fine time for his new club, Galatasaray as he propelled them to victory in the UEFA Europa League against PAOK, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Victor Osimhen got his third assist in three matches for Galatasaray in their 3-1 home victory in their Europa League opener on Wednesday night. There was…
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UEL: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru propels Lazio to victory over Dynamo Kyiv
Nigeria midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru turned the hero for Lazio in their UEL matchday 1 as he was vital to the victory away at Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Dele-Bashiru scored one and provided one as the Italian side defeated the Russian side 3-0 at the . Dia Boulaye opened score in the 5th minute,…
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UEL: Nwachukwu, Ujah power Botev past Maribor
Nigerian duo of Christian Nwachukwu and Anthony Ujah were the heroes on Thursday night as Botev Plovdiv defeated Maribor 4-3 on aggregate to secure a ticket to the next qualifying round of the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. After scoring a goal and providing an assist in the first leg 2-1 win for…
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UECLQ: Anthony Ujah opens goal account for Botev
Nigeria’s Anthony Ujah propelled his side, Botev Plovdiv to victory with a goal in the UEFA Europa League over NK Maribor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He scored and assisted the winner as Bulgarian side, Botev started their qualifiers with a win at Hristo Botev” Stadium. Ujah opened score after nine minutes of the game before Maribor equalised…
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Europa League triumph: “One of the best nights of my life” – Ademola Lookman
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has described helping Atalanta BC to their first UEFA Europa League title is one of the best night of his life, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman was unstoppable as he scored three sumptuous hattrick to propel Atalanta to a 3-0 win over German Bundesliga League champions, Bayer Leverkusen in the final…
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Lookman’s hat-trick powers Atalanta to first major trophy
Ademola Lookman was the man of the night in Dublin as his hat-trick powered Atalanta past Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen to hand Gasperini’s men their first ever European trophy, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Super Eagles talisman continued from where he left off during the African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire putting Atalanta in front as…
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UEL Final: Brothers go to war
Tonight at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin in Ireland, three Nigerians will battle for Europe’s second most prestigious inter-club trophy, the UEFA Europa League, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. In what has been a great season for Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles winger will hope to end it on high with a trophy but has two other Super Eagles…
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UEL: Boniface, Tella book final spot
A great night in Germany it was for Super Eagles duo of Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface as their Bayer Leverkusen survived AS Roma scare, coming from two goals down to pick the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League final ticket, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. After winning the first leg 2-0 in Rome, one would think the game…
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UEL: Lookman powers Atalanta to the final
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman was the hero on Thursday night as Atalanta saw off French side Olympique de Marseille with ease at the Gewiss Stadium, thanks to a goal and an assist from Ademola Lookman, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. With the game tied on a 1-1 score from the first leg, a stunners by Ademola Lookman…
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Nicky Hayen stands by Onyedika despite red card in Fiorentina
Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has chosen not to lay blame on midfielder Raphael Onyedika following his sending off in Thursday night’s UEFA Europa Conference League showdown against Fiorentina. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With Onyedika’s dismissal, the Italian side capitalized on their numerical advantage to secure a 3-2 victory in the first leg of the semi-final tie.…
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UEL: Cameo appearance for Lookman as Atalanta see off Liverpool
It was a late appearance for Super eagles forward, Ademola Lookman as Atalanta suffered a 1-0 loss to Liverpool in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie at the Gewiss Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Lookman who was unused sub in the first leg played at the Anfield Road last week where Atalanta…