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The UEL quarterfinal draws pitted Nigerian duo of Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface against Ghana's Mohammed Kudus as Bayer Leverkusen host West Ham.
A mouthwatering all-West African quarterfinal clash is in store in the Europa League as Nigerian duo Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface take on Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus in a tantalizing tie.
Tella and his Bayer Leverkusen teammates had to dig deep to see off a stubborn Qarabag side in the round of 16, progressing 5-4 on aggregate after a dramatic second leg comeback.
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09:48 - 15.03.2024
What did Super Eagles' Boniface say after Leverkusen's dramatic UEL win?
Victor Boniface watched as Bayer Leverkusen came from two goals down to secure a place in the UEL quarterfinal.
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Tella and Boniface face Ghana’s Kudus
Meanwhile, Kudus produced another eye-catching performance to inspire West Ham's 5-1 demolition of Bundesliga outfit Freiburg over two legs.
It sets up an intriguing last-eight showdown where the age-old Nigeria vs Ghana rivalry will be reignited on the European stage following the quarterfinal draws on Friday afternoon.
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The two Nations Cup giants are already set to face off in a high-profile friendly later this month as they ramp up preparations for upcoming qualifiers.
But there will be no love lost when Tella, Boniface and Kudus go head-to-head with club honors and continental glory on the line.
Leverkusen wideman Tella has enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season in Germany after joining from Southampton.
While Kudus has truly announced himself as one of Africa's hottest properties with a string of superb displays for the Hammers.
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Injury-plagued Boniface will be desperate to return and lead the line for Xabi Alonso's side in a dream quarterfinal tie.
No matter who comes out on top, the spirit of the famous West African derby looks set to produce an absolute classic over two legs.
Pulse Sports Nigeria will bring you comprehensive coverage as the buzz builds for this massive continental grudge match in the coming weeks.
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