Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose, was full of delight as he scored his first goal in the Uefa Champions League joining the list of world class players who have written their names on the score sheet of the glamorous club championship.
Ambrose goal ensured Scottish club giant, Celtic FC, beat Cliftonvile 2-0.
“It was a great moment for me getting the goal. I am excited to score and happy with our qualification to next stage. I give God the glory for giving me opportunity to score my first Champions League goal,”
Nigeria defender Ambrose said.
The utility player out jumped everyone in the box to nod home Celtic opener in the 16th minute as they beat the Northern Ireland Club 2-0.
The Scottish double champions thus advanced on 5-0 aggregate after winning first leg 3-0.
They battle Elfborg of Sweden in the next stage of the competition.
There were other Nigerians also involved in the Champions League qualifiers.
Former youth international Nurudeen Orelesi was the hero of Albanian champions Skendebeau as they laboured to a 1-0 win over Neftchi.
Orelesi scored the only goal of the match in 116th minute after the game dragged into extra time.
“I thank Allah for my first Champions League goal,” Orelesi said.
Nigerian stars Emmanuel Ekpo and Daniel Chima were also part of Norwegian champions Molde, who went past Sligo United 2-0 to advance to the next round of the qualifiers on a 3-0 aggregate.
