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Nathan Tella marks UEFA Champions League milestone with first goal in Leverkusen’s win

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Nathan Tella marks UEFA Champions League milestone with first goal in Leverkusen’s win

By Monsurah Olatunji

Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella celebrated a memorable moment on Wednesday night as he scored his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal during his team’s 2-0 victory over Sparta Praha in the final round of the group stage.

The 26-year-old attacker netted his maiden Champions League strike in the 64th minute, capitalizing on a rebound from close range to slot the ball into the back of the net and double Leverkusen’s advantage.

This crucial goal not only sealed the win but also ensured Leverkusen’s qualification for the knockout stages, providing a strong foundation for the team to build on as they prepare for the upcoming challenges in the competition.

Tella, reflecting on his achievement, shared his excitement on social media, posting a picture alongside a brief message: “Dreams come true,” he wrote on X, celebrating his personal milestone and the team’s success.

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Samuel Ahmadu
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
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