Rejected By Chelsea, Flying In France: Nigeria Talent Ibrahim Leads Reims To Cup Final Vs Psg

Nigerian prospect Hafiz Ibrahim played a decisive role in Stade Reims 2-1 victory over Cannes in the Coupe de France semi-final, scoring his first goal for the club and setting up another to send his side to their first final since 1977, Soccernet.ng reports .

Reims , determined to end a 48-year wait for a cup final appearance, took control early at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin.

In the 14th minute, Mamadou Diakhon burst down the flank before teeing up Ibrahim, who applied a clinical close-range finish to give the visitors the lead.

However, fourth-tier Cannes refused to go down without a fight. They found their equalizer in the 52nd minute when Cedric Goncalves' pinpoint corner was met by Cheikh N'Doye, who powered a header into the net, igniting wild celebrations among the home supporters.

Reims, though, quickly silenced the crowd.