Kasim Adams Scores Late Winner to Power Basel into Conference League Semi Final

• Kasim Adams scored the winner as FC Basel defeated OGC Nice
• The Ghana international's extra-time goal sends the Swiss giants into the semi-final of the Conference League
• FC Basel will face Fiorentina in the last four of the European competition

Ghanaian defender Kasim Nuhu Adams was the hero for FC Basel after scoring late to send the Swiss giants into the semi-final of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The on-loan TSG Hoffenheim player rose high to head home in extra-time as FC Basel stunned OGC Nice in France.

Having travelled to France after a quarter-final first-leg draw, the Swiss side desperately needed a good result to qualify for the final four.

However, they were handed an early reality check after OGC Nice forward Gaetan Laborde shot the home side in front after just nine minutes.

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Basel kept their composure and with four minutes remaining, Jean-Kevin Augustin forced the game into extra-time with a delightful finish.

Adams then scored the winner with a powerful header in the first-half of extra-time.

His compatriot, Emmanuel Essiam was introduced into the game in extra-time after replacing Taulant Xhaka as Basel went on to finish the game with a 2-1 win.

Kasim Adams reacts after Basel win

The Ghana international took to social media to share his excitement after scoring the winner against OGC Nice.

He wrote on Twitter:

“Alhamdulillah for everything I have, Alhamdulillah for everything I had and Alhamdulillah for everything I will have.”

Emmanuel Essiam also reacted after the game, posting: "Amazing night. Into the semi-finals."

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Ashimeru scores stunning goal in Conference League

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru scored a sensational goal to round up a dominant performance from Anderlecht in their Europa Conference League quarter-final first-leg against AZ Alkmaar.

The Black Stars midfielder stylishly controlled a beautiful cross from compatriot Francis Amuzu before firing from the edge of the box to hand the Belgium giants a 2-0 win at the Lotto Park.

The hosts had opened the scoring in the first-half through Michael Amir Murillo after receiving a fine pass from Anders Dreyer.