Super Eagles forward Dessers fires club into Conference League play-offs

Cyriel Dessers scored an extra-time winner for Panathinaikos, securing a 3-2 aggregate victory over CSKA 1948 in the UEFA Conference League. The Nigerian international's goal, scored in the 94th minute of the second leg in Sofia, restored Panathinaikos' lead and sealed their progression to the play-off round. The victory came after a dramatic turnaround for the Greek side, who had been held to a 1-1 draw by CSKA 1948 in the first leg at the Olympic Stadium in Athens.

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