Future Super Eagles star Ayaosi stuns Fenerbahçe in Istanbul

Future Super Eagles prospect Emmanuel Ayaosi delivered a decisive stoppage-time assist as Slavia Prague snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against Fenerbahçe.

Slavia’s stunning away draw, inspired by Ayaosi, left the Turkish giants frustrated after surrendering a healthy two-goal advantage.

The Nigerian winger produced a moment of quality in the 90th minute to help Sparta Prague rescue a point in a thrilling encounter.

Fenerbahçe appeared to be cruising towards victory after making a blistering start, but Ayaosi’s late contribution ensured the visitors left with a share of the spoils.

Ayaosi delivers late blow to Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe took control early, with Oğuz Aydın opening the scoring in the fourth minute before Mason Greenwood doubled their advantage seven minutes later.

Sparta Prague responded through Lukáš Provod in the 15th minute, setting up a tense contest as the visitors searched for an equaliser.

With time running out, Ayaosi stepped up to change the outcome. The 21-year-old found space on the right wing before whipping a precise cross into the penalty area.

Substitute Pavel Kačor, 20, reacted quickly to meet the delivery from close range and poke the ball into the net, making it 2-2 in the 90th minute.

The equaliser stunned Fenerbahçe, who had been on course to secure all three points before Ayaosi’s intervention.

Operating in an attacking role in Sparta Prague’s 3-4-2-1 formation, Ayaosi played the full 90 minutes and registered two shots. However, his assist proved to be his most important contribution of the night.

The performance adds to an encouraging campaign for the former Karviná player, who joined Sparta Prague in the summer of 2026.

The Nigerian attacker has made a promising start to the season, recording four goals and five assists in 13 appearances across competitions. The Fenerbahçe assist His, however, his first goal contribution in the UEFA Champions League. His domestic record reads four goals and four assists in 10 games in the Czech First League.

His ability to beat opponents, create chances and deliver in crucial moments already placed him on the radar of Super Eagles handlers including head coach Eric Chelle.

Ayaosi’s assist against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League could, however, be the pointer to Chelle that the youngster is ready to make the step up to the Super Eagles.