Nigerian duo, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella are on the verge of history with newly crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen will face AS Roma in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final tie at the BayArena on Thursday (today). Xabi Alonso’s side extended their unbeaten run to 48 games across all competitions following […]
Europa League: De Rossi names Boniface, Tella among Leverkusen’s dangerous players
AS Roma manager Daniel De Rossi is wary of the threat posed by Bayer Leverkusen duo Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella ahead of their UEFA Europa League meeting. De Rossi’s side will entertain the newly crowned Bundesliga champions at the Stadio Olimpico in the first leg of their semi-final contest on Thursday. Boniface, who was […]
‘I couldn’t believe it’ – Tella opens up on disappointing Arsenal exit
Nigeria winger, Nathan Tella has reflected on his disappointing exit from Arsenal. The 24-year-old spent 10 years with the North London club before he was released in 2017 after failing to make the grade. Tella was also rejected by Reading and Norwich City before finally getting a chance at Southampton. The talented winger spent last […]
Europa League: Tella reacts to Bayer Leverkusen’s draw against West Ham
Nathan Tella has reflected on Bayer Leverkusen’s hard-fought 1-1 draw against West Ham United. The newly crowned Bundesliga champions sealed their place in the last four of the UEFA Europa League following a 3-1 aggregate scoreline. Bayer Leverkusen struggled in the first half of the encounter but came back stronger in the second half. Xabi […]
Bundesliga: ‘It’s something special’ – Tella reflects on Bayer Leverkusen title success
Nathan Tella says winning the Bundesliga title in his first season at Bayer Leverkusen “is something special”. Die Werkself won the Bundesliga title for the first time in their 120 year history on Sunday following a comprehensive 5-0 victory against Werder Bremen. The Nigeria international stated he is happy to contribute to the team’s success. […]
Bundesliga: Leverkusen’s Tella targets record-extending win against Cologne
Bayer Leverkusen winger, Nathan Tella hopes the squad can continue their impressive form when they take on rivals, FC Cologne in the Rhine Derby this weekend. Xabi Alonso’s side are unbeaten in 33 Bundesliga games this season. Die Werkself will be desperate to improve the record when they visit the Rhein-Energie Stadion. It will be […]
Why I snubbed Chelsea, Tottenham for Arsenal – Super Eagles star, Tella
Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella, has revealed why he signed for Arsenal after trials at Chelsea, Tottenham, and a few other Premier League clubs. Tella, who now plays for Bayer Leverkusen, revealed that he chose to join the Gunners on schoolboy terms at the age of eight because he is an Arsenal fan. The winger, […]
Tella disappointed for missing out of Super Eagles AFCON 2023 squad
Bayer Leverkusen winger, Nathan Tella admitted he was disappointed not to make Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cote d’Ivoire. Tella was born in England to Nigerian parents. The 24-year-old was eligible to represent both countries. The former Southampton player however opted to play for the Super Eagles. Tella was […]