Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho made his debut for Sevilla in their 4-1 friendly loss to Liverpool at Anfield. Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla on a free transfer from Leicester City, started the match but was substituted at halftime.
Fellow Nigerian Chidera Ejuke came on in the second half and made an immediate impact, providing an assist for Sevilla’s only goal. Ejuke’s pace and dribbling skills were on display as he beat Trent Alexander-Arnold before setting up Gerard Fernandez’s goal.
Liverpool dominated the match, scoring three goals in the first half through Diogo Jota and a double from Luis Diaz. The English side added a fourth goal in the second half through 17-year-old Trey Nyoni.
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Despite the loss, Iheanacho’s debut and Ejuke’s assist provided positives for Sevilla. Iheanacho’s experience and goal-scoring ability will be crucial for Sevilla this season, while Ejuke’s pace and skill on the wing will be a valuable asset.
Sevilla kicks off their La Liga season on Friday against Las Palmas, and Iheanacho and Ejuke will be looking to make an impact. With their skills and experience, they can help Sevilla achieve their goals this season.
In other news, Nigerian players have been making waves in various leagues. Josh Maja scored a stunning hat-trick for West Brom, earning praise from his coach and teammate Daryl Dike. Meanwhile, Cyriel Dessers has been linked to a move to Serie A, but Rangers have denied the rumors.
Overall, Nigerian players are making their mark on the football world, and fans can expect exciting performances from them this season.
