Chidera Ejuke shines for Sevilla while Kelechi Iheanacho‘s goal drought continues

Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke continued his impressive form for Sevilla FC during their Matchday 8 clash at the Estadio San Mamés, Soccernet.ng reports.

Despite the 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao, Ejuke built on his previous standout performance, where he played a pivotal role in Sevilla’s 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid.

Bilbao took the lead in the first half, with Mikel Jauregizar’s strike from the edge of the box finding the net after a deflection. However, the turning point came when Bilbao’s goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala was shown a red card, reducing the hosts to 10 men.

Sevilla capitalized on the advantage late in the game when Alex Padilla’s own goal salvaged a point for the visitors. Ejuke was instrumental in the build-up, smartly working a short corner that eventually led to the defensive error.

Meanwhile, fellow Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho endured another frustrating outing. In his 58 minutes on the pitch, the former Leicester City striker struggled to make an impact, continuing his search for his first goal since joining Sevilla.

While Ejuke thrives with his recent displays, Iheanacho faces a challenging spell, still aiming to find his scoring form in Spain after six appearances for the La Liga outfit.

Both players are navigating contrasting paths at the club, with Ejuke shining and Iheanacho working hard to rediscover his rhythm.

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