Nigerian stars impress in final club outings before joining Super Eagles camp ahead of AFCON 2025.

Ejuke, Akor Adams

Nigerian internationals heading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) rounded off their final club appearances in style, producing goals and strong performances across Europe as preparations intensify for the tournament in Morocco. From Spain to Croatia and Italy, the AFCON-bound Super Eagles showed sharpness, confidence and form at just the right time.

Ejuke, Adams fire Sevilla as Salim Fago maintains hot streak

In La Liga, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke were both on the scoresheet as Sevilla cruised to a convincing 4–0 victory over Real Oviedo. Adams struck early for his third goal of the season before providing an assist, while Ejuke came off the bench to score a brilliant solo goal late on — his first of the campaign. Both players are now set to link up with Nigeria’s AFCON camp in Egypt.

In Croatia, new Super Eagles invitee Lawal Salim Fago continued his fine run of form, scoring his fifth goal of the season for Istra 1961. The forward has now found the net in back-to-back games since his AFCON call-up, further justifying coach Eric Chelle’s decision to include him in the final 28-man squad.

Orban shines in Italy as AFCON stars stay sharp elsewhere

In Serie A, Gift Orban stole the headlines after coming off the bench to score a brace for Hellas Verona in a dramatic 2–1 win over Fiorentina. The Nigerian forward now has four league goals this season and capped his performance with a late winner. Elsewhere in Italy, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye kept a clean sheet as Udinese edged Napoli 1–0.

Across other leagues, Raphael Onyedika impressed for Club Brugge in Belgium, Wilfred Ndidi played a full match for Beşiktaş in Turkey, while Bruno Onyemaechi and Cyriel Dessers returned to action in Greece. With goals, assists and solid displays across Europe, Nigeria’s AFCON-bound players arrive in camp brimming with confidence — a timely boost as the Super Eagles chase a fourth continental crown.