Nathan Tella eyes win over Cologne to extend Bundesliga record for Bayer Leverkusen

By Wale Mustapha

Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen winger, Nathan Tella is confident is side can extend their impressive run with a decent result when they take on Cologne in the German Bundesliga tie this weekend.

Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso  are unbeaten in 33 Bundesliga games this season and will be desperate to improve the record when they visit the Rhein-Energie Stadion.

Tella will be playing in the Rhine Derby for the first time following his arrival from Southampton last season.

The 24-year-old Nigeria international who has scored four goals and assisted four this season admitted that it will be a special game for him and his teammates.

“Yes, it is a very special game. As a team, we are all looking forward to playing against our rivals,” Tella told Bundesliga International.

“It is going to be a good game. A good opportunity for us. We always want to make our supporters happy. It means a lot for us but also for them.

“We have given them a lot of good memories this season and we want to continue to do that.”