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Naija connection: Highlighting Super Eagles-eligible star’s contribution to Burnley’s Premier League promotion

by Imhons Erons
April 8, 2023
in News, EPL, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top
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Naija connection: Highlighting Super Eagles-eligible star’s contribution to Burnley’s Premier League promotion

Burnley have achieved a remarkable feat by securing automatic promotion to the Premier League less than a year after being relegated.

The Clarets’ victory over Middlesbrough on Friday night was a memorable one, with the team showcasing their quality and determination to secure a 2-1 win and secure their place in the top flight.

Chuba Akpom netted a second-half penalty for Boro but goals from Ashley Barnes and Connor Roberts, off a sweet Nathan Tella assist, were all Burnley needed to shoot down their high-flying hosts.

Tella had a one-on-one chance in the first half to extend the Clarets’ lead, but the Super Eagles-eligible forward fired narrowly wide after doing well to get into a great position.

Still, it took nothing away from his excellent performances over the past year.

Tella’s impact

Nathan Tella has been a revelation for Burnley since joining on loan from Southampton in the summer, contributing significantly to the club’s promotion to the Premier League.

The versatile forward has been one of the key performers in Vincent Kompany’s squad, demonstrating his ability to score crucial goals when it matters most.

Tella made an explosive debut for Burnley, scoring two goals in his first match.

Since then, he has been a consistent source of goals for the Clarets, scoring 17 goals in 28 Championship starts this season, including two hat-tricks. His contributions have been crucial to Burnley’s promotion campaign and have made him a fan favourite at Turf Moor.

Kompany has been impressed with Tella’s progress this season and has spoken highly of the youngster’s potential. He has been a key player in Kompany’s attacking setup, and his ability to create and score goals has been invaluable for the team.

With his pace, skill, and finishing ability, Tella constantly threatened opposing defenses. It has helped to transform Burnley into one of the most dangerous attacking sides in the Championship.

What comes next? 

However, Burnley may face a battle to keep hold of Tella next season, with Southampton likely to want the exciting forward back in their squad.

It is expected that Tella’s performances this season would have caught the eye of Premier League clubs, and his value has skyrocketed as a result.

Burnley will need to dig deep into their pockets to keep hold of Tella, but it is clear that the Anglo-Nigerian star has a bright future ahead of him.

In conclusion, Nathan Tella’s contribution to Burnley’s promotion campaign has been immense. His ability to score crucial goals has been vital for the Clarets, and his performances have made him one of the most exciting attackers in the Championship.

Burnley will be hoping to keep hold of Tella next season, but it remains to be seen whether they can fend off interest from other clubs.

Regardless, Tella’s impact at Turf Moor will not be forgotten anytime soon, and he will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the key players in Burnley’s successful promotion campaign.

Tags: BurnleyNathan TellaPremier LeagueSuper Eagles
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