LASK have been crowned Austrian Bundesliga champions after sealing a historic domestic double for the second time in the club’s history and their first since the 1964–65 season.
The Linz-based side capped off a memorable campaign by winning both the Austrian Bundesliga title and the Austrian Cup; the most successful season in the club’s modern era.
Nigerian forward Moses Usor played a decisive role throughout the campaign.
Usor emerged LASK’s standout performer with an impressive return of 15 goals and 10 assists across all competitions.
The Nigerian attacker consistently delivered in crucial moments and finished the season as the club’s top scorer.
His compatriots Emmanuel Michael featured seven times in the league during the title-winning season, and Adetunji Adeshina made one senior appearance for the club.
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LASK secured the league title after finishing with 39 points two points ahead of closest rivals Sturm Graz in a tightly contested title race.
The club also won the Austrian cup defeating SCR Altach 4-2 in the Austrian Cup final.
USA international of Nigerian descent Samuel Adeniran was the star of the final, scoring twice to help LASK lift the trophy in emphatic fashion.
The triumph marks a major achievement for LASK and highlights the growing influence of Nigerian talents abroad with Moses Usor’s outstanding performances at the heart of the club’s remarkable campaign.
