Super Eagles dazzler Ejuke scores first goal in La Liga for Sevilla after logging 313 minutes

It has taken Super Eagles dazzler Chidera Ejuke 313 minutes to open his goalscoring account in Spain's La Liga, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Ejuke scored the decisive goal in Sevilla's 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, his first for Sevilla since joining from CSKA Moscow last summer after his contract with the Russian club expired.

Sevilla initially took the lead just before halftime due to an own goal from David Torres.

Real Valladolid equalized in the 56th minute with a strike from Kike Pérez, assisted by Mario Martín.

With just five minutes left, Ejuke clinched the win for Sevilla, slotting the ball past Arsenal loanee Karl Hein.

Ejuke began the game on the bench but came on for Jesus Navas in the 61st minute.

After his introduction, the Super Eagles winger posed a significant threat to Valladolid's defense.

The Nigerian attacker made three dribble attempts and recorded two shots on target, one of which resulted in a goal during his 29 minutes on the field.

With this victory, Sevilla climbed to twelfth in the provisional La Liga standings, accumulating eight points from seven matches.

Since joining in the summer, Ejuke has only made three starts and will hope that his goal boosts his confidence and secures his spot in the first team.

Meanwhile, his fellow Super Eagles teammate Kelechi Iheanacho started the game but was substituted for Suso in the 62nd minute.

Adeyemi Adewale

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