Chidera Ejuke rescues point for Royal Antwerp with first goal in Belgium

By Wale Mustapha

Nigerian winger, Chidera Ejuke came off the bench to help Belgian Jupiler League champions, Royal Antwerp recorded 1-1 draw against Saint Truiden on Friday.

The Super Eagles winger has being more super substitute for Antwerp since he joined the champions on loan from Russian side, CSKA Moscow. On Friday, he made similar appearance again coming off in the second half to clean the mess for his Belgian side.

Saint Truiden went into break with the lead after Jarne Steuckers scored in the 42nd minute.

Ejuke who started the second half was able to add more bites to Antwerp attack as they dominated most part of it.

The Nigerian would soon become the hero of the night for his side scoring the equalizer in the 81st minute, latching on to through pass from Michel-Ange Balikwisha for his first goal in Antwerp color after featuring in six matches.

The result, however kept the defending champions in the title winning playoffs spot but taken them further away from top of the table.