Tag: Nathan Tella
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DFB Pokal: Arminia Bielefeld eliminate Nigerian duo
Arminia Bielefeld has dumped the duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella out of the DFB Pokal following a nervy 2-1 semi-final victory against Bayer Leverkusen to earn their place in the finals, a historic qualification in the club’s history, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The defending champions who drew the first blood were shocked as the third-tier…
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Nathan Tells out Joshua Torunarigha in for World Cup Qualifiers
Nathan Tella will not be part of the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Camp Update: Joshua Torunarigha has been called to replace injured Nathan Tella. We wish Nathan quick recovery #soarsupereagles pic.twitter.com/h5iaesFFxk — ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 13, 2025 His replacement is 27 years old…
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Nathan Tella on target in Bayer Leverkusen’s big win against Eintracht Frankfurt
Nathan Tella has scored for the third game in a row as defending champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen further solidified their remarkable Bundesliga away record, wining four games in a row, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Xabi Alonso’s boys delivered a dominant 4-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt all thanks to goals from Nathan Tella, Nordi Mukiele, Patrik Schick and…
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Tella a doubt for Leverkusen’s trip to Kiel
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella is a doubt for Saturday’s Bundesliga clash against Holstein Kiel, according to manager Xabi Alonso, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tella played 85 minutes in last weekend’s 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich, but sustained a hip injury during the encounter. Alonso has revealed that Tella will be assessed ahead of the match at…
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Tella proud of Leverkusen’s display against Bayern
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has expressed pride in his side’s performance despite their 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian international felt Leverkusen were the better team, but were unable to capitalise on their dominance. Xabi Alonso’s side hit the woodwork twice and missed several good chances, while also preventing Bayern from…
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Nathan Tella nominated for Bayer Leverkusen’s January Goal of the Month Award
Nathan Tella has been nominated for Bayer Leverkusen’s Goal of the Month Award for January following his impressive strike in the club’s 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park on January 10. Tella’s Standout Goal The Nigerian winger opened the scoring in the first minute of the match, finishing off a well-timed assist…
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“It’s not so bad” – Xabi Alonso gives injury update on Nathan Tella
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has offered an update on Super Eagles international Nathan Tella ahead of the DFB Pokal quarter final clash against Koln, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nathan Tella’s Bundesliga match against TSG Hoffenheim ended prematurely just before halftime. The Bayer 04 Leverkusen winger with his team leading 2-0,went down unchallenged, clutching his right hip.…
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Tella targets Super Eagles recall after impressive form
Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella is hoping to earn a recall to the Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, after a string of impressive performances, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tella, 25, has not featured for Nigeria since making his debut in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in 2023. However, his recent form for Leverkusen,…
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Tella celebrates maiden Champions League goal with Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has taken to social media to celebrate his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international scored in the 64th minute of Leverkusen’s 2-0 victory over Sparta Prague on Wednesday night, helping Xabi Alonso’s side qualify for the Round of 16. A first Champions League goal for @NathanTella_11!…
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UCL: Nathan Tella seals win for R16-bound Leverkusen
Nigeria Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella’s vital goal consolidated victory for German Bundesliga Champions, Bayer Leverkusen as they progress to the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tella’s second-half goal and first UCL goal helped the Werkself to a 2-0 win over Sparta Praha at the Bay Arena on Wednesday. Florian…
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Tella’s header sends Leverkusen into DFB Pokal quarter-finals
Bayer Leverkusen secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena to advance to the DFB Pokal quarter-finals, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The turning point of the match came in the 17th minute when Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off for a collision with Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong. Despite being reduced to 10…
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Tella voices frustration over limited playing time at Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has expressed his frustration over his limited playing time at the Bundesliga champions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite scoring the winning goal in Leverkusen’s DFB Pokal victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, Tella has mostly been used as a substitute by coach Xabi Alonso this season. The Nigerian international, who joined…
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Tella targets Super Eagles return after year-long absence
Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella has set his sights on a return to the Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, after a year-long absence, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 25-year-old made his debut for Nigeria in November 2023, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, but has not been called up since. Tella, who previously…
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UCL wrap: Chukwueze stars in full, Tella starts from bench, Lookman benched
The UEFA Champions League match day 5 came on board on Tuesday and some Nigerian players had a fairly good outing on the night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. AC Milan triumphed over Slovan Bratislava 2-3 away from home and Samuel Chukwueze was in full action in Milan’s third consecutive win. Christian Puliši? put Milan before the hosts…
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Bundesliga: Boniface strikes late as Leverkusen down Frankfurt
Victor Boniface’s 72nd-minute goal secured a 2-1 win for Bayer Leverkusen against Eintracht Frankfurt in Saturday’s Bundesliga clash at the BayArena, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The victory ended Leverkusen’s three-game winless run in the league. Boniface made amends for his ninth-minute penalty miss by scoring the winner, taking his tally to five goals in seven league appearances…
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UCL: Boniface scores first Champions League goal as Leverkusen edge Milan
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface earned a slim win for his side Bayer Leverkusen over Samuel Chukwueze’s AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface scored the only goal as the German Bundesliga champions defeated the Italian Serie A giants 1-0 at the BayArena. After scoring a goal in…
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UCL: No dance show for Boniface, Tella benched as Leverkusen cruise to victory in Netherlands
On a night Bayer Leverkusen trounced Feyernoord 4-0 in their 2024/25 Champions League opener, Nigeria goal machine Victor Boniface was missing on the scorer’s sheet, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Known for his antics on and off the pitch, there were high expectations from fans across the globe on Victor Boniface to score with many cameras waiting to…
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Lois Openda’s 2nd-half brace ends Leverkusen’s unbeaten run
Lois Openda’s superb performance on Saturday evening halted Bayer Leverkusen’s 35-game domestic unbeaten run which started at the beginning of the 2023/24 season, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The 24-year-old Belgian scored a second-half brace to hand RB Leipzig an infamous win at the BayArena, despite having their coach sent off in the first half of the…
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Victor Boniface scores as Bayer Leverkusen lift first trophy of the seasom
Nigeria Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella emerge champions of the German Super Cup after Bayer Leverkusen defeated Stuttgart, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Boniface scored as the German Bundesliga champions were crowned winners of the first domestic cup after winning 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at full time. The Nigerian striker opened…
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Arsenal humble Leverkusen who start Boniface and Tella form the bench
Premier League outfit, Arsenal ensured Bayer Leverkusen have all possible results in football with a 4-1 annihilation at the Emirates, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The German champions before playing Arsenal have defeated Essen before playing stalemate against Lens. The Gunners raced into an early 2-0 lead through goals by Oleksandr Zinchenko and Leandro Trossard in quick succession…