Chukwueze, Tella score in Cup games for AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen

Super Eagles duo Samuel Chukwueze and Nathan Tella stole the spotlight on Tuesday, scoring crucial goals in their respective Cup games for AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen.

Chukwueze, handed a rare starting role for AC Milan, made the most of the opportunity, scoring a brace in the 6-1 demolition of Sassuolo.

His goals helped Milan book their Coppa Italia quarter-final spot, where they will face either Roma or Sampdoria.