AFCON 2025
Despite losing the second leg to Fiorentina, the Eagles booked their spot in the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night while participating in an European competition for the first time.
Oliver Glasner’s men did the damage in the first leg with a resounding 3-0 win over the Italian Serie A side at Selhurt Park seven days ago.
Ismaila Sarr gave the visitors a fantastic start in a game where they already had a three-goal advantage.
The Senegalese winger scored the opener in the 17th minute with a close-range header from Daniel Munoz’s cross.
The lead lasted only a few minutes as Albert Gudmundsson equalised from the penalty spot on the half-hour mark.
Cher Ndour scored in the second half to ignite a comeback in the tie but the visitors held on to seal qualification despite losing 2-1.
The Eagles will take on Shakhtar Donetsk in the semi-finals while Rayo Vallecano have a date with Strasbourg.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles Chrisantus Uche remains unavailable for selection for Oliver Glasner’s side and has now missed six consecutive matches for the Eagles.
