Super-subs: Chukwueze's goal breaks Newcastle hearts; Lagos-born teen nets winner against Barcelona
Published: December 14, 2023Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up Nigerian players on the scoreboard in the UEFA Champions League games played on Wednesday night
Samuel Chukuwueze came off the bench in the 83rd minute to score the game-winning goal as AC Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at St. James' Park.
A minute after his introduction, cap-tied Switzerland international of Nigerian descent, Noah Okafor squared the ball to the Super Eagles star who curled a shot past Martin Dubravka.
The goal would prove to be the difference between both sides at the end of the regulation time with the result meaning Newcastle won't be participating either in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League or Europa League having finished bottom of Group F.
Chukwueze goal not only ended the Magpie's European journey but also qualified AC Milan for the Europa League round knockout stages having finished third.
The 24-year-old ends this season's Champions League campaign with two goals in 4 games.
Elsewhere, Lagos-born teenager George Ilenikhena scored a late goal for Antwerp to give them a 3-2 win over Barcelona at Bosuilstadion.
A few seconds after Marc Guiu had restored parity for the Spanish giants, Ilenikhena, who entered the game as a substitute in the 79th minute put the Belgian side back ahead when he slotted the ball past Iñaki Peña.
The goal was the 17-year-old's first ever in the UEFA Champions League and that didn't prevent Antwerp from finishing bottom of Group H as they could only garner 3 points from six games.
Abdulkareem Abdulhamid
Photo Credit: uefa.com
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