Nigerian Forward Equals Champions League Record Following Club Brugge’s Thrashing of FC Porto

• Antonio Nusa featured in his first Champions League game for Club Brugge in their win over FC Porto
• The Nigerian descent, who plays for the Norwegian U17 side, scored on his debut in Europe’s elite competition
• Be becomes the second youngest player to score in the completion, getting it at 17 years and 149 days

Nigerian descent Antonio Nusa has equalled a Champions League record following his goal as Club Brugge whitewashed FC Porto 4-0.

The teenager came on as a substitute with just 15 minutes left on the clock and then grabbed his side’s fourth goal in the 89th minute to seal a comfortable win.

Victory on the night ensured Club Brugge continue their impressive run in Group B with back-to-nack wins taking them top of the log.

Complete Sports reports that after scoring on his Champions League debut at 17 years and 149 days, Nusa becomes the second-youngest goalscorer in Champions League history.

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A statistical report has it that Barcelona forward Ansu Fati scored on his Champions League debut at 17 years and 40 days.

Nusa has only made two appearances for Norway at the U-17 level and made his debut for the junior team in 2021.

Born in Norway, Nusa is of Nigerian descent through his father.

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There were calls for the Swede striker to hang up his boots. He has refused to heed to those calls promising to be back in action soon.

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