A new chapter in Nigerian football history was written over the weekend as midfielder Chrisantus Uche scored a sensational goal for Getafe in a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao.
This momentous occasion marked the beginning of an exciting Laliga season, with Nigerian fans eagerly anticipating more thrilling performances.
Uche’s historic goal made him the youngest Nigerian to score on his Laliga debut at 21 years and 87 days, becoming the 23rd different Nigerian to score in the Spanish top flight.
This achievement is a testament to the talent and dedication of Nigerian players in Laliga, following in the footsteps of legends like Mutiu Adepoju and the Uche brothers, Kalu and Ikechukwu. What makes Uche’s achievement even more remarkable is his rapid rise to prominence.