Super Eagles star Franklin Tebo Propels Crvena Zvezda into Serbian Cup Final

Nigerian defender Franklin Tebo continued his impressive run of form on Thursday, finding the back of the net to help Crvena Zvezda overcome a resilient Jedinstvo Ub in the Serbian Cup semi-finals.

The 2-1 victory not only secured Zvezda’s place in the final but also extended their remarkable streak to 11 games unbeaten.

Match Highlights: A Test of Resilience

Despite entering the match as favorites, Crvena Zvezda had to fight for every inch against a determined Jedinstvo side.

The Breakthrough: Tebo wasted no time making an impact, scoring just seven minutes into the match to give the visitors an early advantage.

The Equaliser: Jedinstvo fought back late in the first half, with Nikola Paunović leveling the score in the 43rd minute.

The Decider: Zvezda’s quality eventually shone through in the second half when Bruno Duarte netted the winning goal in the 67th minute.

Late Drama: The closing minutes were tense for the visitors after Mahmudu Bajo received a red card in the 87th minute, forcing Zvezda to defend their lead with only ten men.

Franklin Tebo’s Season of Impact

The 26-year-old Super Eagles star is currently enjoying a productive purple patch. Having recently celebrated the club’s 37th league title, Tebo is proving to be a dual threat on the pitch.

With only one loss in their previous 19 outings, Tebo and his teammates head into the Serbian Cup final with immense momentum, eyeing a domestic double.