Boniface will be out of action for the next three months, but Tella turned up clutch for Die Werkself in their encounter at the Red Bull Atena
Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella scored for Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena, Soccernet.ng reports.
Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen traveled to the Red Bull Arena to take on RB Leipzig on Saturday. Die Werkself have been in impressive form.this season, but the game against RB Leipzig was another test of their trophy credentials because the Red Bulls are a top side in the Bundesliga.
Coach Xabi Alonso did not have the services of his star man Victor Boniface, who was ruled out of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations team because of an injury.
However, Czech Republic talisman Patrik Schick took Boniface’s spot in the starting eleven. Nigerian forward Tella started the game from the bench. But Arthur scored the first goal in the 7th minute via Xavi Simons.
Nonetheless, Tella turned up clutch in the 47th minute, as he scored the equalizer for Bayer Leverkusen. He received an easy ball from Alex Grimaldo in the box and fird a wicked shot into Leipzig’s net.
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