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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, and the…

The Nigerian international, who had been a slight injury doubt ahead of the fixture, shook off any concerns and started the match with purpose.

Fulham sit four points behind eighth-placed Brentford, who they face next in a crucial London derby on Sunday.

Nigeria were flawless from 12 yards, converting all their penalties through Emmanuel Chukwu, Israel Ayuma, and substitute Precious Benjamin.

The goal took Dessers’ tally to 26 for the season, alongside seven assists in 53 appearances across all competitions.

Before then, Galatasaray will meet Trabzonspor again on Wednesday in the Turkish Cup final, a chance for Osimhen to help the team complete a domestic double.

With just two games left in the season, the veteran defender urged his teammates to maintain their level of performance.

Akpeyi believes that Nigeria must take a cue from South Africa’s football model.

Although he missed out on the Player of the Season shortlist, the Nigerian received a nomination for Goal of the Season for his spectacular solo effort against Rennes in December.

Central to the late drama was Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who entered the game as a substitute but suffered an injury after colliding with the post during a breakaway.