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Latching onto a through ball, Moffi rounded the Brest goalkeeper before calmly slotting home Nice’s fifth goal of the evening, sparking wild celebrations both on and off the pitch.

Earlier this week, reports emerged that Awoniyi was placed in an induced coma following surgery, sparking concern among fans.

Calm under pressure, strong in the tackle, and vocal in marshalling the backline, he led by example throughout the tournament.

He is also the first Rangers striker to score in five straight games since Morelos, with James Tavernier being the only other player at the club to achieve such a streak more recently.

Emmanuel Chukwu, Israel Ayuma, Kpaboro Ariehri, and Tahir Maigana all converted their penalties to seal the victory.

Galatasaray’s consistency and firepower have set them apart this campaign, and with Osimhen leading the line, they’ve not only regained domestic dominance but done so in style.

Valencia already paid a €500,000 loan fee to Real Sociedad in January and covered Sadiq’s full salary during the loan stint.

Still under contract at Rangers until 2027, Dessers has publicly expressed his desire to win silverware in Glasgow.

Lookman was not the only Atalanta player recognised. His teammate Mateo Retegui also made the Serie A Best XI.

This defeat marks Nigeria’s third consecutive semi final exit in the U20 AFCON, having previously fallen to Gambia in 2023 and Mali in 2019.