Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke made a stunning return to Sevilla’s starting lineup, scoring the decisive goal in their 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena on Sunday night.
Making his first La Liga start in 140 days, Ejuke broke the deadlock shortly after halftime, finishing calmly into the bottom right corner after receiving a precise pass from Saúl Ñíguez inside the box.
Ejuke initially struggled to regain his place in the starting lineup after his return in January but is now hoping his recent performances will convince manager García Pimienta to keep him in the team.
With his confidence growing, Ejuke has also been included in Nigeria’s 39-man provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, where he will aim to impress new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle.
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Editorial
Ejuke’s match winning goal for Sevilla is a major boost for both his club and international career. His injury setback earlier in the season had halted his momentum, but this performance proves he is getting back to his best.
The goal was Ejuke’s second of the season, bringing his total contributions to two goals and one assist in 17 La Liga appearances. His return to form is particularly impressive after being sidelined for nine weeks due to a hamstring injury suffered in Sevilla’s 5-1 defeat to Barcelona in October 2024.
For Sevilla, this win keeps them within reach of European qualification, and if Ejuke can maintain his form, he could cement a regular starting spot. Meanwhile, for Nigeria, his inclusion in the World Cup qualifiers squad could be a game changer, providing speed, creativity, and goal scoring ability in the attack.
If he keeps this up, Ejuke could soon attract interest from bigger clubs in Europe or earn a leadership role within the Super Eagles setup.
Did You Know?
- Ejuke has now scored two goals in 17 La Liga appearances this season, along with one assist.
- He was out for nine weeks with a hamstring injury after Sevilla’s 5-1 loss to Barcelona in October 2024.
- Ejuke previously played in Russia and the Netherlands, featuring for CSKA Moscow and Heerenveen before moving to La Liga.
- His winning goal against Real Sociedad ended Sevilla’s three match winless streak.
- Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is monitoring Ejuke ahead of the World Cup qualifiers, where Nigeria must secure wins against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
