Bundesliga: Nathan Tella celebrates Super Eagles call-up with a wondergoal

Nathan Tella had the opportunity to represent Nigeria or England but insisted he wanted to play for himself and chose to play for the Super Eagles.

Super Eagles’ newest player, Nathan Tella, celebrated his call-up by scoring his first Bundesliga goal in Leverkusen’s 4-0 win over Union Berlin, saysSoccernet.ng reports.

The Nigerian moved to Leverkusen from relegated Premier League side Southampton in the summer, but mainly played as second fiddle to the in-form Jonas Hofmann.

Union Berlin have not won in the Bundesliga since September and Alex Grimaldo has ensured they leave the Bay Arena without a point.

In the 23rd minute, the Spanish full-back scored his first goal of the night with a stunning shot into the net from outside the penalty area.

Victor Boniface and Florian Wirtz had chances to extend Xabi Alonso’s side’s lead, but they were denied by Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederic Ronnow.

Twelve minutes into the second half, a corner kick from Hofmann was saved by Ivorian central defender Odilon Kosounou in the 18-yard penalty area, giving Die Werkself a 2-0 lead. Did.

Grimaldo scored the third goal, taking a corner kick but it was saved by Jonathan Tarr, one of Leverkusen’s longest-serving players, leaving Union dejected and disappointed.

Nine minutes before the end, Terra replaced Jonas Hoffman. Two minutes later he was on the scoresheet. Union’s free kick hit the path of Wirtz, who passed the ball to Tella.

The 24-year-old winger started a counter-attack and gave the ball to Moroccan Amin Adli. Adli then played the ball behind the outnumbered Union defense and found Tella in free space. The player had the option of choosing Bonifatius or going for goal, but he chose the former and scored his first Bundesliga goal.

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The addition of Tera to the already talented front line of the Super Eagles is good news for Nigerian football fans at home and abroad.