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Tolulope Samuel Ojo started and led the attack for El Gouna FC in their 1-1 away draw against Canal SC

The Nigerian forward put in a solid shift upfront before being substituted as El Gouna secured a crucial point on the road.

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Seun Akanji came off the bench to deliver the vital match-winning assist for Lillestrøm SK in their dramatic 2-1 extra-time home victory over Albanian champions KF Egnatia

The 18-year-old Nigerian winger—who joined the Norwegian side from Sporting Lagos in July 2026—turned the UEFA Europa League play-off second leg on its head at the Åråsen Stadion after being introduced in the 88th minute. His brilliance directly decided the tie, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory to secure Lillestrøm's place in the Europa League league phase.

With the match headed for extra time, Lillestrøm's manager made a double change in the 88th minute, throwing Akanji into the mix. Just minutes into his cameo, at the start of extra time (94'), the buzzing Nigerian forward pulled off a piece of individual brilliance to assist veteran striker Thomas Lehne Olsen, who fired home the 2-1 tie-decider.

The teenage prodigy's explosive performance cements an incredible start to his European journey, making him an instant hero among the Lillestrøm faithful.

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Tolu Arokodare marked his first start for Ajax with a magnificent brace to power AFC Ajax to a thrilling 5-3 home victory over Swiss side FC Sion

The 25-year-old Nigerian striker put on a clinic at the Johan Cruijff Arena, steering the Dutch giants to a dominant 9-5 aggregate win and officially securing their spot in the UEFA Conference League league phase.

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Stanley iheanacho stroke in the 17th mins to open scoring in fc midtylland 4-1 away win over rijeka

Stanley iheanacho and fc midtylland advance to the group stage 4-1 on aggregate

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Bamidele Yusuf coolly converted a 59th-minute penalty kick to help Ferencvárosi TC cruise to an emphatic 4-0 home hammering of Turkish side Trabzonspor

The 25-year-old Nigerian winger put in an impressive 70-minute shift at the Groupama Arena, sealing a dominant 5-0 aggregate victory to officially punch the Hungarian champions' ticket to the UEFA Europa League league phase.

Yusuf was substituted to a standing ovation in the 70th minute,

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Cyriel Dessers came off the bench to score twice and act as the ultimate savior for Panathinaikos F.C. in a dramatic 2-1 extra-time away victory over Czech side FC Hradec Králové

The 31-year-old Nigerian international striker entered the pitch in the 56th minute to completely transform the UEFA Conference League play-off second leg. His lethal brace secured a 4-3 aggregate triumph, punching the Greek giants' ticket to the league phase.

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Nelson Okeke came off the bench in the 86th minute to help FK Jablonec navigate a nerve-wracking finish and secure a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Rangers F.C. in the UEFA Conference League play-offs

The 24-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder was introduced just before the end of normal time at the Stadion Střelnice to help lock down the pitch.

Okeke was among the penalty takers that secured the win

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Rasheed Ibrahim Akanbi played a pivotal 80-minute shift to help Al-Jabalain FC secure a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Al-Jeel Club in the Saudi First Division League

The 27-year-old Nigerian left winger—who recently finalized his permanent transfer from Turkish side Boluspor—started the Round 2 fixture at the Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium and proved to be an important outlet for his team before being replaced in the 80th mins

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Godwin Chika Okwara scored for Petrojet SC, but it wasn't enough to prevent a narrow 3-2 home defeat against Tala'ea El Gaish SC in the Egyptian Premier League

The 28-year-old Nigerian center-forward put on a spirited attacking display against his former club, El Gaish, but a dominant first-half performance from the visitors ultimately decide the round 2 encomter

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