Year: 2025

Akpom followed in the footsteps of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, and Terem Moffi, who also scored on their Ligue 1 debuts for Lille, Nantes, and FC Lorient, respectively.

With the win, Al Ittihad now sit in seventh place on the league table with 18 points from 14 matches.

The Super Eagles currently sit fifth in their group and must avoid further setbacks against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group C, making the upcoming matches crucial to their World Cup ambitions.

The victory marked only United’s third win in their last eight home games across all competitions, providing a much-needed boost for Erik ten Hag’s side.

While Sevilla has not provided a timeline for Adams’ recovery, similar injuries typically take between four to twelve weeks, depending on severity.

The Flamingos, who won bronze at the 2022 World Cup, were given a bye into the second round of the African qualifiers.

The Nigerian midfielder had been out since December after sustaining an injury against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Rangers will look to build on their momentum when they face Queen’s Park in a Scottish Cup fifth-round clash on Sunday.

Beyond tournaments, Nigeria is strengthening its high-performance programs by fostering partnerships with India and the UK.