Cologne striker Anthony Ujah netted his third goal in competitive fixtures this season as the Billy Goats beat VfB Stuttgart 2 - 0 away in the second round of matches in the German Bundesliga.

The Nigeria international was on target for the 2 Bundesliga champions, who are making a return to the topflight after two seasons in the second - tier, in the 33rd minute, 11 minutes after Yuya Osako put their noses in front.

“It was a very tough game knowing we are playing Stuttgart away. We were tactically disciplined based on the videos we watched while preparing for the game.

“We got two early goals and we defended very well. I’m very pleased with my goal and hopefully it’ll help my confidence as we go on,” a delighted Anthony Ujah said to allnigeriasoccer.com.

The 23 - year - old, who is spending his third straight season at the RheinEnergieStadion has smashed 7 goals in his last 9 matches for Cologne.

After the international break, fourth on the table Cologne are guests to Paderborn.