Tag: Nathan Tella
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Lookman’s hat-trick powers Atalanta to first major trophy
Ademola Lookman was the man of the night in Dublin as his hat-trick powered Atalanta past Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen to hand Gasperini’s men their first ever European trophy, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Super Eagles talisman continued from where he left off during the African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire putting Atalanta in front as…
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UEL Final: Brothers go to war
Tonight at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin in Ireland, three Nigerians will battle for Europe’s second most prestigious inter-club trophy, the UEFA Europa League, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. In what has been a great season for Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles winger will hope to end it on high with a trophy but has two other Super Eagles…
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UEL: Boniface, Tella book final spot
A great night in Germany it was for Super Eagles duo of Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface as their Bayer Leverkusen survived AS Roma scare, coming from two goals down to pick the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League final ticket, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. After winning the first leg 2-0 in Rome, one would think the game…
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Boniface on song in Germany
Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface returned to the scoring sheet on Sunday as Bayer Leverkusen crushed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in the German Bundesliga matchday 32 fixture played at the Deutsche Bank Park, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Victor who was an unused sub in Leverkusen’s 2-0 away win at Rome in the UEFA Europa League semifinal first leg…
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Devastating Experience: Nathan Tella opens up on Arsenal departure
Nigerian winger Nathan Tella delves into his departure from Arsenal, reflecting on a decade-long journey with the North London club that ended in disappointment, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite ten years of dedication, Tella faced rejection in 2017, prompting a period of uncertainty as he sought to carve a new path in professional football. Snubbed by Reading…
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“We knew it would be a difficult place to come.” Tella Reflects on hard-fight draw with West Ham
Nathan Tella, speaking after Bayer Leverkusen’s gritty 1-1 draw against West Ham United, emphasized the team’s resilience in sealing their place in the UEFA Europa League last four, boasting a 3-1 aggregate scoreline, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite a tough first half, the Bundesliga champions rallied in the second, extending their unbeaten streak to 44 games across…
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UEL: Party continue for Boniface &Tella as Leverkusen pick semifinal ticket
Nigeria duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella have secured the semifinal berth with Bayer Leverkusen as after playing a 1-1 draw with West Ham in London on Thursday night, and 3-1 on aggregate, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Nathan Tella maintained his place in starting 11 as did over the weekend but played just for 45 minutes…
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Xhaka applauds Boniface and Tella in historic Bundesliga triumph
Granit Xhaka, one of the standout players for Bayer Leverkusen, has showered praise on Nigerian talents Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella for their pivotal role in the club’s historic Bundesliga title victory, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen clinched their maiden Bundesliga crown with an emphatic 5-0 demolition of Werder Bremen last…
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Boniface, Tella emerge Bundesliga champions with Bayer Leverkusen
Nigeria Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella emerged champions of the 2023/2024 German Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. WE DID IT! ??#Winnerkusen #DeutscherMeisterSVB pic.twitter.com/jdMkQArDO5 — Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 14, 2024 Boniface opened score as Granite Xhaka’s goal and Wirtz Florian’s hattrick saw the Werkself to a glorious…
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Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian duo near Bundesliga triumph
Nigerian forwards, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella are on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen this season, as the team edges closer to a historic triumph under Xabi Alonso’s leadership, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In their latest fixture against Union Berlin, Tella showcased his prowess by starting the match and contributing 79 minutes…
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Nathan Tella shines in Bayer Leverkusen’s comeback against
Bayer 04 Leverkusen remain on track to dethrone Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title this reason all thanks to Nathan Tella timely assist in the closing minutes of the game against Hoffenheim to complete a 2:1 victory at home, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite having over thirty attempts on goal, the home team was unable to equalize…
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Bundesliga: Nathan Tella euphoria over ‘unusual’ header goal in Leverkusen’s win against VfL Wolfsburg
Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella is euphoria about his header goal on Bundesliga Matchday 25 as Xabi Alonso’s side defeated VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 to continue their perfect run and end Bayern Munich’s dominance in Germany, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The goals came from Florian Wirtz’s first-ever finish after Exequiel Palacios’s ball fell to his path in the 86th…
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Bundesliga: Nathan Tella scores as Bayer Leverkusen extend unbeaten run to 36
Bayer Leverkusen continued their impressive form with another win over Wolfsburg and Nigeria’s Nathan Tella was there to help the German Bundesliga leaders to victory on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles midfielder scored the first goal in Leverkusen’s 2-0 win over 10-men Wolfsburg at the BayArena. He broke the deadlock after a cagey first…
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Bundesliga: Nathan Tella shares Leverkusen’s game plan after victory one Bayern
Bayer Leverkusen forward, Nathan Tella has revealed how his side were able to convincingly triumph over perennial German Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Xavi Alonso’s side on Saturday solidified their grip on the top spot in the Bundesliga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich. Tella who contributed an assist to Leverkusen’s success…
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Napoli should say No to Ronaldo and keep Osimhen if they are to win the Scudetto- Angelo di Livio
Former Juventus midfielder Angelo di Livio believes if Napoli are to win the Italian Serie A it should be Nigeria International Victor Osimhen leading the attack instead of Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. There have been multiple reports that Ronaldo wants end his stay at Old Trafford barely a year after he joined from Juventus because…