Nicolas Gascon scores against Mainz: Could this be a glimmer of hope for the Senegalese player?

Africa 25 April 2026 at 14:03

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

Nicolas Jackson played a pivotal role in Bayern Munich’s stunning comeback against Mainz on Saturday, sparking a revival that saw the Bavarians overturn a three-goal deficit.

Trailing 3‑0 at halftime on Matchday 31, Bayern looked to be heading for a heavy defeat. But Jackson ignited the fightback in the 53rd minute, finding the net to make it 3‑1. That goal opened the floodgates. Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Harry Kane all got on the scoresheet as Bayern completed a remarkable 4‑3 turnaround.

The strike was Jackson’s seventh league goal of the season in 20 Bundesliga appearances for the German champions. His contribution proved crucial in keeping Bayern’s momentum alive in the final stretch of the campaign.

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