UEFA Conference League: Bakambu-Jackson, the wild duel of African goal machines

Bakambu-Jackson, the big showdown of the UEFA Conference League final

Europe 28 May 2025 at 06:49

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UEFA Conference League: Bakambu-Jackson, the wild duel of African goal machines

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The grand final of the UEFA Conference League 2024-2025 will be highlighted by a fierce showdown between African strikers: Congolese sharpshooter Cédric Bakambu (Betis) and Senegalese sensation Nicolas Jackson.

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Both players will start and aim to make their mark in this spectacular climax to the European football season.

Cédric Bakambu's season in numbers

The Leopard has featured in 41 matches for the Andalusian club across all competitions, netting 10 goals and providing 4 assists. He's been especially lethal in the UEFA Conference League, tallying 7 goals and 2 assists in just 13 appearances.

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Nicolas Jackson's season in numbers

Hampered by a series of injuries, the Senegal international managed to play 33 matches across various competitions, notching 12 goals and 5 assists. In the UEFA Conference League, he found the net twice in two matches against Legia Warsaw and Djurgården.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.