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Balogun and Ujah Set to Brave Bundesliga Giants in 2016/2017 Season Opener
Two Nigerian football talents, Leon Balogun and Anthony Ujah, are gearing up for an exhilarating start to the 2016/2017 Bundesliga season, where they will face formidable opponents in their opening fixtures. Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun, representing Mainz 05, and striker Anthony Ujah, donning the Werder Bremen jersey, are poised for challenging encounters on the opening day.
The fixtures, unveiled on Wednesday, have revealed that Ujah’s Werder Bremen will kick off their campaign against the reigning champions, Bayern Munich, at the iconic Allianz Arena on Friday, 26 August 2016. Simultaneously, Balogun and Mainz are set to test their mettle as they square off against Borussia Dortmund, who secured a commendable second-place finish behind Bayern Munich in the previous season.
The statistics leading up to these fixtures paint a daunting picture for the Nigerian football representatives. Bayern Munich has emerged victorious in the last 11 league meetings against Werder Bremen. Moreover, Bremen has suffered 49 defeats and conceded 194 goals against Bayern, marking them as the club’s most challenging German opponents.
In contrast, Mainz is yet to claim a victory against Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga. Last season, Mainz secured a sixth-place finish, while Bremen found themselves in the 13th position in the final league table.
The Bundesliga’s opening day will feature a lineup of compelling matches, promising excitement for football enthusiasts around the world. As these Nigerian talents prepare to face football giants, the world watches with anticipation, eager to witness the drama, skill, and determination that the new season will undoubtedly bring.