Osimhen and Fulham stars shine ahead of AFCON duty
Super Eagles stars delivered standout performances in their final club matches before joining up for the Africa Cup of Nations. Victor Osimhen scored a stunning goal for Galatasaray, while Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alex Iwobi all impressed for Fulham. Their displays send a strong message to Nigeria’s AFCON rivals. The players are set to join the national team camp in Cairo on December 15, 2025.
Match highlights
- Victor Osimhen scored a spectacular goal in Galatasaray’s 4-1 victory over Antalyaspor on December 14, 2025.
- Fulham’s Nigerian trio—Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alex Iwobi—helped secure a 3-2 win against Burnley.
- Calvin Bassey played the full 90 minutes and scored Fulham’s second goal, while Samuel Chukwueze provided an assist.
- The Super Eagles squad will assemble in Cairo on December 15, 2025 for AFCON preparations.
- Nigeria’s first AFCON group match is set for December 23, 2025, against Tanzania in Morocco.
