Super Eagles Stars On Fire as Akor Adams, Iheanacho and Durosinmi Lead Explosive Weekend Comebacks
It was a weekend of absolute dominance for Super Eagles strikers in Europe as Akor Adams, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Rafiu Durosinmi all delivered match-winning masterclasses for their respective clubs.
Akor Adams could hardly have imagined a better competitive introduction to Venezia supporters after putting on a complete attacking show at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.
Akor Adams Orchestrates Thrilling Venezia Comeback On Debut
The 25-year-old Super Eagles forward inspired the Lagooners to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Modena in the Coppa Italia, directly participating in all three goals.
Modena took an early lead through Giuseppe Ambrosino after 17 minutes, but Adams responded just nine minutes later with a composed finish to level the score.
Ambrosino restored the visitors’ lead before half-time, setting up a dramatic second-half rescue mission from the Nigerian international.
With time running out, Adams set up John Yeboah for the equalizer in the 83rd minute before smashing home the game-winner just three minutes later.
His two goals, one assist, and Man of the Match display send Venezia into the next round with massive momentum ahead of their Serie A opener against Lecce.
Kelechi Iheanacho Fires Bursaspor To Perfect Start
In Turkey, Kelechi Iheanacho continued his blistering start to life with Bursaspor, netting the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Igdir FK at the Matli Stadyumu.
The senior Nigerian forward needed just 17 minutes to make his mark, rising inside the 18-yard box to connect with a pinpoint header.
The match-winning strike keeps Bursaspor’s perfect record intact in the 1. Liga season with six points from six. Following his goal and assist in last week’s 2-0 win over Bodrum FK,
Iheanacho now boasts two goals in two consecutive official appearances for the Green Whites.
Rafiu Durosinmi Sparks Stunning Genk Fightback
Over in the Belgian Pro League, 23-year-old forward Rafiu Durosinmi proved crucial once again as KRC Genk fought back from two goals down to claim a 3-2 victory over Westerlo.
Trailing 2-0 early on at the Cegeka Arena, Genk turned to their newly signed Nigerian forward to start the response.
Durosinmi stepped up to the penalty spot in the 42nd minute and calmly converted to ignite the rally.
Bryan Heynen equalised moments before the interval, before substitute Aaron Bibout completed the dramatic turnaround late in the second half.
Durosinmi now has two goals in his first two competitive outings for Genk, cementing his status as an immediate fan favorite.
