The Nation Newspaper Four Nigerian players who won German Bundesliga title
Bayer Leverkusen’s decisive 5-0 win over Werder Bremen on April 14, resulted in the German team securing their inaugural Bundesliga title.
Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen showcased exceptional form throughout the season, remaining unbeaten across all competitions. Critical to their success are standout performers like Nigerian talents Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface.The German Bundesliga has welcomed Nigerian talents, with 42 players from Nigeria leaving their mark on the league’s history.Among these luminaries are renowned figures like Austin Jay Jay Okocha and Sunday Oliseh.Ojigwe was the first Nigerian to win the Bundesliga after playing a role in Kaiserslautern’s 1997/98 season triumph.
He scored in his first Bundesliga start after recovering from injury as the new German champions walloped Werder Bremen.The English-born Nigerian came up for the club in crucial moments, scoring very important goals leading to the team’s success.
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