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Nigerian forward scores as CSKA Moscow shock Lyon in Europa League clash

Musa netted CSKA Moscow's second goal as they stunned Lyon at home.
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Nigerian forward

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CSKA Moscow lost 1-0 at home in the first leg, but the Russian side shockingly stunned last season semi-finalists Lyon ending the Ligue 1 club's hopes of reaching May's final at their own Groupama Stadium.

Aleksandr Golovin put CSKA Moscow in the lead but Maxwel Cornet equalised for the host.

Europa League goal for Musa

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Musa who just returned to CSKA Moscow on loan from Leicester Cityput the Russian side back in the lead on the hour mark before Pontus Wernbloom made it 3-2 on aggregate.

Mariano Diaz gave Lyon hope, but CSKA held on to progress on away goals.

With the score 1-1 and Lyon still leading 2-1 on aggregate, Musa netted in the 59th minute, getting on to a low cross from the right to finish past the goalkeeper.

The Nigeria international was impressive in the game and could have scored earlier from a couple of chances.

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This is Musa’s first competitive goal since he returned to CSKA Moscow on loan from Leicester City in January.

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