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LaLiga club Sevilla returned to winning ways thanks to a late goal from their Super Eagles magician.
Sevilla Football Club celebrated Tuesday night following a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid, with Nigerian forward Chidera Ejuke emerging as the hero.
The win, only Sevilla's second in seven LaLiga matches this season, sparked jubilant scenes both on and off the pitch.
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Hours after the final whistle, Sevilla's official social media accounts captured the mood of elation sweeping through the club.
In a post that quickly went viral, the club exclaimed in pidgin English: "Na so we dey, all smiles as Ejuke knack di winning goal!"
The message, translating roughly to "This is how we are, all smiles as Ejuke scored the winning goal!". It reflects the deep-seated relief and joy felt throughout the Sevilla camp.
The 26-year-old Ejuke, often likened to Nigerian legend Jay-Jay Okocha for his flair and skill, had been a standout performer for Sevilla this season without finding the net.
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His 85th-minute strike, a skillful effort from the edge of the box, not only secured three vital points but also marked his first goal in LaLiga.
The dramatic nature of the victory - coming after Real Valladolid had equalised and with Sevilla reduced to ten men in the closing stages - seemed to magnify the celebrations.
Teammates mobbed Ejuke who joined the club as a free agent in the summer at the final whistle, with captain Jesus Navas leading the way.
The victory lifts Sevilla away from the relegation zone, a position unfamiliar and uncomfortable for a club of their stature.
The reaction from the club, players, and fans alike suggests that this win could indeed be the catalyst for a Sevilla resurgence in LaLiga.
The buzz around Ejuke’s winner and the newfound optimism at the club is palpable. Sevilla's social media team summed up the mood in a follow-up post: "Real Valladolid thinking they’re going to hang on for a point. Chidera Ejuke (85’)"
This dramatic turnaround in fortunes, punctuated by Ejuke's heroics, has transformed the atmosphere at Sevilla from one of concern to cautious optimism.
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