Bamidele Yusuf use Thursday evening take show say Naija boys no dey carry last for Europe.
The Nigerian winger score one fine goal as Ferencvárosi TC hammer Turkish side Trabzonspor 4-0 for home, completing a massive 5-0 aggregate victory for the UEFA Europa League qualification tie, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Bamidele Yusuf Hammer Goal as Ferencvárosi Tear Trabzonspor Apart
The win mean say the Hungarian champions don officially book dia place for the Europa League league phase.
Yusuf put himself for the scoresheet as he score Ferencvárosi third goal for Groupama Arena. The strike na his second goal for the competition and his third goal in 12 appearances this season.
But after giving everything for the pitch, the 25-year-old no finish the match, as coach comot am for the 70th minute and bring Zétény Varga enter.
Yusuf no be the only Nigerian wey feature for the game. Paul Onuachu also represent Trabzonspor, as the big striker enter immediately after half-time to replace Aral Şimşir.
Ferencvárosi dominate the game from start to finish, while Trabzonspor own night quickly turn to nightmare after dem collect two red cards.
The trouble start as early as the 13th minute, when Ruslan Malinovsky see red and Trabzonspor remain with 10 men.
Ferencvárosi no waste time to take advantage. Callum O’Dowda open the scoring for the 19th minute after Ádám Nagy set am up.
Trabzonspor struggle to find their way back into the match, and Ferencvárosi double their advantage for the 54th minute, with Máriusz Corbu making am 2-0.
Just three minutes later, things become even worse for the Turkish side. Sidny Lopes Cabral collect second yellow card and join Malinovsky for the dressing room, leaving Trabzonspor with only nine players.
Ferencvárosi then get penalty, and na Bamidele Yusuf step forward to bury am for the 59th minute. Yusuf make am 3-0 and put the game beyond doubt.
Krisztián Lisztes later put cherry on top for the 86th minute, scoring the fourth goal from Olivér Nagy’s assist.
Naija boy don do him own!
18-Year-Old Seun Akanji Enter Late, Change Everything for Lillestrøm
Seun Akanji show say sometimes na just small time person need to make big impact.
The 18-year-old Nigerian winger come from the bench and provide the crucial match-winning assist as Lillestrøm SK beat Albanian champions KF Egnatia 2-1 after extra time for Arasen Stadion.
Akanji, wey join the Norwegian club from Sporting Lagos for July 2026, enter the game for the 89th minute, replacing Linus Alperud.
And e no take am long before the young Nigerian announce himself. With the match heading into extra time, Lillestrøm manager make double substitution and Akanji enter the action.
Just five minutes after em enter the pitch, the Nigerian produce some individual magic.
Akanji beat his man and create the opening for veteran striker Thomas Lehne Olsen, wey no waste the chance as he fire the ball into the net to give Lillestrøm the winning goal.
That strike settle the tie and hand Lillestrøm a 2-1 aggregate victory, sending dem through to the Europa League league phase.
Before all the drama, KF Egnatia don take the lead through Eljon Sota three minutes after the half-hour mark. But Sander Moen Foss level the game with just eight minutes remaining in normal time.
Then Akanji enter the picture. Small boy, big impact!
Stanley Iheanacho Continue Hot Form as Midtjylland Crush Rijeka
Stanley Iheanacho no wan hear word this season. The Nigerian forward continue his fine run of form as he score again to help FC Midtjylland come from behind and destroy Croatian side Rijeka 4-1 away from home.
Midtjylland enter the second leg with a comfortable 2-0 advantage, but Rijeka shock dem early when Martin Erlić put the ball into his own net for the fourth minute.
But Midtjylland no panic. Iheanacho soon show up.
For the 17th minute, the Nigerian meet Kjell Wätjen’s cross with a powerful header to level the game at 1-1. That goal mean say Iheanacho don score three times since he receive his first start.
The 1-1 scoreline remain until half-time, but after the break, Midtjylland turn on the pressure. Darío Osorio put the visitors ahead for the 51st minute after Denil Castillo provide the assist.
Five minutes later, Magnus Jensen make am 3-1, with Rasmus Kristensen supplying the pass.
Midtjylland continue to control proceedings, and substitute Gue-Sung Cho complete the destruction for the 78th minute, heading home from Sofus Johannesen’s cross.
Iheanacho only spend 57 minutes on the pitch before Gue-Sung Cho replace am at Stadion HNK Rijeka.
The victory give Midtjylland a massive 6-1 aggregate win and secure dia place for the UEFA Conference League league phase.
Iheanacho dey cook!
Nelson Okeke Help Jablonec Survive Rangers Penalty Drama
Nelson Okeke also get him own European night to remember.
The Nigerian defensive midfielder enter the game late and help FK Jablonec survive one serious nerve-wracking finish before dem beat Rangers F.C. 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Conference League play-offs.
The 24-year-old Nigerian enter the pitch for the 86th minute, replacing Nemanja Tekijaški at Stadion Střelnice.
His main job na to help Jablonec lock down the midfield and protect the team as the game enter dangerous territory. When penalty shootout finally arrive, Okeke no hide.
The Nigerian step up and calmly convert Jablonec’s third penalty, helping his team move closer to victory.
Filip Zorvan miss his own opportunity, but Rangers fail to take advantage because the Scottish side miss two penalties.
Those misses cost Rangers dearly.
Jablonec eventually win the shootout 4-3 and book their place in the UEFA Conference League league phase.
From Yusuf to Akanji, Iheanacho and Okeke, Naija players dey make serious noise for Europe!
And if this form continue, European football fit hear plenty more Nigerian names before this season finish.
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Last Updated on August 28, 2026 11:15 am by Hitvibz Media
Bamidele Yusuf lead di show as Naija Ballers Akanji, Iheanacho and Okeke UEFA Europa Games
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