Nigerian stars impress ahead of AFCON with goals across Europe
In the final matches before joining the Super Eagles’ AFCON camp, several Nigerian footballers delivered standout performances for their clubs. Chidera Ejuke, Akor Adams, and new invitee Lawal Salim Fago all found the net, boosting confidence ahead of the tournament. Gift Orban also made headlines in Italy, while Maduka Okoye kept another clean sheet in goal. The players are set to join the national team camp by June 5, 2025.
Match highlights
- Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke both scored as Sevilla ended a losing streak with a 4–0 win over Real Oviedo; both will join the Super Eagles for AFCON in Egypt.
- Lawal Salim Fago netted his fifth goal of the season for Istra 1961 in Croatia, continuing his strong form since being named in Nigeria’s AFCON squad.
- Gift Orban scored twice off the bench to secure Hellas Verona’s 2–1 victory over Fiorentina in Serie A.
- Maduka Okoye kept his third clean sheet of the season as Udinese beat Napoli 1–0 in Italy.
- Several other Nigerian internationals, including Raphael Onyedika, Wilfred Ndidi, and Anthony Dennis, featured prominently for their clubs ahead of the AFCON kickoff on June 5, 2025.
