Several Nigerian players remain in contention as the UEFA Europa League last-16 draw, conducted on Friday, produced thrilling matchups.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Cyriel Dessers, Leon Balogun, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Rafiu Durosinmi will all aim to guide their clubs to the quarter-finals.
One of the standout fixtures features an all-Nigerian clash, as Fenerbahce takes on Rangers. José Mourinho’s side will rely on the defensive strength of Osayi-Samuel, while Dessers and Balogun will look to make an impact for the Scottish club.
Meanwhile, Bruno Onyemaechi, yet to play in the competition this season, could make his Europa League debut when Olympiacos face Norwegian outfit, Bodo/Glimt.
Another Nigerian face-off looms as Viktoria Plzen battles Lazio. Durosinmi helped Plzen eliminate Ferencváros, but Lazio will look to their own Super Eagles star, Dele-Bashiru, for inspiration.
Elsewhere, AZ Alkmaar, who knocked out Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray, now face Tottenham, while Ajax take on Eintracht Frankfurt in another exciting tie.
The round also features AS Roma against Athletic Club, FCSB versus Lyon, and a blockbuster showdown between Manchester United and Real Sociedad.
Europa League Last-16 Fixtures:
Bodo/Glimt vs Olympiacos
Fenerbahce vs Rangers
Ajax vs Eintracht Frankfurt
FCSB vs Lyon
AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham
Real Sociedad vs Manchester United
Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio
AS Roma vs Athletic Club
UEFA Conference League Draw
In the UEFA Conference League, Daniel Daga, fresh from his penalty heroics, will aim to help Molde overcome Legia Warszawa.
Chelsea, one of the title favorites, faces FC Copenhagen, while Real Betis will battle Vitoria SC.
Other fixtures include Jagiellonia vs Cercle Brugge, Panathinaikos vs Fiorentina, and Borac vs SK Rapid.
Conference League Last-16 Fixtures:
Jagiellonia vs Cercle Brugge
Molde vs Legia Warszawa
Celje vs Lugano
Pafos vs Djurgarden
Panathinaikos vs Fiorentina
Borac vs SK Rapid
Real Betis vs Vitoria SC
FC Copenhagen vs Chelsea
