Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen winger, Nathan Tella, found the back of the net in his sides 2-1 win over RW Essen yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 25-year-old joined Die Werkself from Southampton last summer, and although he wasnt an outright starter for Xabi Alonsos team, was integral nonetheless to their triumph in the German Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal.
In preparations for a title defence in the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season, Leverkusen took on German third-tier side, RW Essen at the Stadion an der Hafenstrae.
Tella broke the deadlock a minute before the half-time whistle was blown. A long pass from Amine Adli was deflected into Tellas path. The former Southampton man went around the goalkeeper before burying the ball into the net from a tight angle.
Patrik Schick doubled Leverkusens lead in the 71st minute after coming on for another Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface before Leonardo Vonic pulled one back for the hosts in the 89th minute.
