Ryan Alebiosu no waste time to make him mark for the new 2026/27 season, as the Nigerian full-back provide the match-winning assist wey help Blackburn Rovers come from behind beat Burton Albion 2-1 for Carabao Cup first round on Saturday evening.
The Nigerian right-back make big contribution when Blackburn need am pass, as him set up the late winner to send the team enter the second round, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Ryan Alebiosu Deliver Important Carabao Cup Assist
Blackburn bin get tough start after Burton take the lead just 14 minutes inside the match konkon.
Zac Scutt pounce after Lofthouse effort dey parry back into him path, and the youngster calmly slot the ball inside to put Burton 1-0 ahead.
But Alebiosu no stop to push forward, and for 25th minute, him nearly help Blackburn get the equaliser.
The Nigerian right-back send one looping cross towards Dapo Afolayan, but the Super Eagles hopeful diving header narrowly miss the top corner.
Afolayan start the match alongside Alebiosu for Tony Mowbray first competitive game since him return as Blackburn manager for June.
Blackburn finally find their breakthrough for 81st minute when substitute Andri Gudjohnsen finish from close range after him meet Todd Cantwell cutback.
That goal set the stage for dramatic finish, and Alebiosu go play major role for the moment wey decide the match.
Alebiosu Fire Blackburn Enter Second Round
The decisive moment come for 88th minute.
Afolayan don already comot for the game, with Jayden Fevrier coming in as replacement. The substitute waste no time as him curl the ball pass Burton goalkeeper to complete Blackburn comeback.
But the goal no fit happen without Alebiosu contribution.
The Nigerian full-back tee up Fevrier for the winning finish, providing the match-winning assist wey send Blackburn enter the second round of the Carabao Cup.
For Alebiosu, na strong way to start the 2026/27 campaign and another chance to show why him fit become player to watch for Super Eagles.
Now, Blackburn go quickly shift their attention back to league football.
The Rovers go return to action on Friday night when dem face Wolverhampton Wanderers for their Championship opener.
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Last Updated on August 9, 2026 6:42 am by Hitvibz Media
Ryan Alebiosu Don Fire Blackburn Rovers Enter Carabao Cup Second Round With Match-Winning Assist
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