Nigeria descent Emmanuel Ekong was on song as Empoli Football Club picked a nervy 1-2 away victory against Torino in the round of 32 of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa yesterday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Ekong's goal advantage for the Azzurri in the 31st minute to send the traveling fans into uproar at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino ground was enough to give his side the lead going into half-time.
The 22-year-old first-half strike and Haas' dying-minute goal proved enough to earn the win and their qualification for the round of 16.
Eligible to represent both Nigeria and Sweden, the center forward who was linked to several clubs in the summer will be hoping to keep up his goalscoring touch when the club plays Fiorentina at home on Sunday in the round 6 encounter.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola