Nicolas Jackson on fire in the Champions League

The Senegalese striker scored a brace for Aston Villa on Wednesday 14 October against Fenerbahçe at Villa Park.

A perfect evening for Nicolas Jackson in the Champions League. The Senegalese international made a big impression with a brace in eight minutes against Fenerbahçe at Villa Park.

Johan Manzambi had opened the scoring in the 12th minute (1–0). Following an assist from Boubacar Kamara, Nicolas Jackson then doubled the lead for the Villans in the 31st minute (2–0). Eight minutes later, he struck again. This time, set up by Ross Barkley, he scored his second goal of the evening in the 39th minute (3-0).

With this performance, the Senegalese international has taken his tally of Champions League goals for Aston Villa to three. He had opened his account in the Villans’ 3-2 victory over Club Brugge.