Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke finally opened his La Liga goal account, playing a key role in Sevilla’s crucial victory over Real Valladolid, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Nigerian forward joined Sevilla on a three-year deal from CSKA Moscow following an impressive loan spell at Royale Antwerp, which caught the attention of the Spanish club.
Despite making six appearances in La Liga for García Pimienta’s side, the Nigerian forward had yet to find the back of the net—until today’s match against Valladolid.
In a hard-fought contest against Los Pucelanos, the former Gombe United star delivered a decisive performance, helping Sevilla secure all three points with an 85th-minute goal.
The eight-capped Super Eagles attacker capitalised on a defensive error from Valladolid, calmly slotting the ball into the net from close range to break the deadlock.
Former Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho, another Nigerian on the pitch, came on as a substitute but was unable to make a significant impact, with his efforts coming up short in the game.
Ejuke will look to build on his standout performance when Sevilla travel to face Athletic Bilbao over the weekend, while Iheanacho will be aiming to score his first goal for Valladolid since joining the club.
