Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella opened his goal account for the season as Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a 4-0 win over Wehen Wiesbaden in the DFB-Pokal. Tella, who started on the bench, made an immediate impact after coming on in the 65th minute, scoring just four minutes later to make it 3-0. The goal was Tella’s first of the season and came via a cheeky backheel assist from Ibrahim Maza.
Meanwhile, Chidera Ejuke delivered an impressive scoring performance for Sevilla, netting his team’s second goal in a 3-1 victory at Athletic Bilbao’s San Mamés stadium. Ejuke’s 50th-minute strike was his first goal of the 2026-27 season. The Nigerian winger, who joined Sevilla from CSKA Moscow, has quickly become a key player for the Spanish side. His performance at San Mamés, a notoriously difficult ground for visiting teams, underscores his growing influence.
The winners: Nathan Tella and Chidera Ejuke, who have made strong starts to their seasons; and the Super Eagles, who have in-form players ahead of upcoming international fixtures. The losers: the defenders who failed to contain the Nigerian attackers; and the Nigerian Football Federation, which must ensure these players are properly integrated into the national team.
Bottom Line: Tella and Ejuke are flying the flag high in Europe. Nigerian talent is on display. The question is whether they can sustain this form.