Super Eagles midfielder fires Lazio to UCL

Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi scored a crucial goal for Lazio which sealed their UEFA Champions League place for next seaosn.

Lazio needed the full points in the last Serie A game of the season against Napoli and Onazi chose the perfect time to score his first goal of the season.

The Super Eagles midfielder came in as a 84th minute substitute and it only took one minute for the 22-year-old to give Lazio the elad.

Lazio now join Serie A champions Juventus and second placed Roma in next season's UEFA Champions League.

An excited Onazi took to Instagram to express his gratitude after the game.

"BIG thanks to God for the strength to carry on in the face of challenges," Onazi said.

"This couldn't have been possible without your grace. Thanks to my lovely loyal fans who stood by me all these while.

"Bigger thanks to those who doubt it all; you spur me on to get even better. I dedicate my goal to God almighty and to my lovely fans. #WeDidItTogether #TheBestIsYetToCome #WeMadeIt #ChampionsLeague."

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Onazi is expected in the country as he is part of theundefinedNations Cup qualifiers against Chad.