VIDEO: Watch Kasim Adams' towering header for Basel in Conference League triumph over Nice

Published on: 21 April 2023

FC Basel advanced to the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals thanks to a late extra-time goal from Kasim Adams.

The on-loan defender from Hoffenheim scored the winning goal, securing Basel's place in the final four of the competition.

Basel faced a tough challenge against a strong OGC Nice team in the quarter-finals. Despite conceding an early goal, the Swiss team fought hard to equalize in the 87th minute, with Jean-Kévin Augustin scoring the important goal.

With the game in extra time, Kasim Adams rose to the occasion, scoring a fantastic header to clinch the victory for his team.

The win is a significant achievement for Basel, as it marks their first appearance in a European semi-finals since 2013.

In the next round of the tournament, Basel will face Italian side Fiorentina. The Swiss team will be hoping to continue their impressive run and advance to the final of the competition.

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Essiam, a midfielder for the Black Meteors, made a late appearance as a substitute for Basel in the game.

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