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Nigerian winger Nathan Tella kickstarts Bayer Leverkusen’s new era after Erik ten Hag’s exit, producing a stunning masterclass to inspire a dominant victory at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Nigerian winger Nathan Tella injected new life into Bayer Leverkusen’s campaign as the club secured a vital 3-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, banishing the lingering shadow of Erik ten Hag’s brief and troubled tenure.
Leverkusen began the Bundesliga season sluggishly, with just one point from their opening two matches, a start not seen since the 2017/18 season under Heiko Herrlich.
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07:14 - 01.09.2025
It was a weekend to remember for Naija Stars Abroad - Osimhen and Moses Simon found the net while Okoronkwo, Tella, and The Tank turned providers with key assists.
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12:09 - 11.09.2025
Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt preview, team news and odds
Bayer Leverkusen host Eintracht Frankfurt in a crucial Bundesliga clash, with the home side struggling after collecting just one point from their first two matches.
After just three games, Ten Hag was dismissed, leaving the club searching for stability following the departure of double-winning coach Xabi Alonso.
During the international break, Leverkusen announced the appointment of a new manager for their Nigerian star and his teammates in Kasper Hjulmand, the former Denmark boss.
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Despite the off-field turmoil, Tella retained his place in the starting XI under the interim regime and proved decisive to Leverkusen’s resurgence in his first outing as the new boss.
The 26-year-old Nigerian played with renewed confidence and influence, spending 82 minutes on the pitch and dominating key attacking metrics in front of the home fans at the BayArena.
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He created three chances, registered three key passes, completed three dribbles, won 10 duels, and maintained an 82% pass accuracy. Tella also drew three fouls, demonstrating his constant threat to Frankfurt’s defence.
The match saw Leverkusen take a two-goal lead by halftime. Frankfurt controlled possession but struggled to convert chances, while their hosts capitalised on set-pieces and penalties.
Alejandro Grimaldo’s free-kick struck the post before deflecting in off goalkeeper Michael Zetterer, and Patrik Schick added a penalty just before the break, leaving Frankfurt with a steep uphill battle.
Although Frankfurt’s Can Uzun pulled a goal back early in the second half, red cards for Robert Andrich and Ezequiel Fernandez put further pressure on the home side.
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Leverkusen, however, held firm, with another late Grimaldo free-kick sealing a commanding win that may mark the dawn of a fresh era.
Nathan Tella’s inspiring performance not only boosted his own confidence but also energised Leverkusen’s squad as they seek to recover from a patchy start and rebuild in the post-Alonso, post-ten Hag chapter.