Anthony Ujah’s heroic brace on Saturday proved to be the beacon of hope that rescued his team – Eintracht Braunschweig from a looming home defeat.
In a remarkable outing for the Nigerian forward, he delivered a stunning performance, securing a vital 2-2 draw for Eintracht Braunschweig in their Bundesliga 2 clash against Nurnberg.
The thrilling showdown unfolded at the Eintracht-Stadion, where Ujah initiated the scoring, netting the opener in the Germany second division fixture.
However, Nurnberg swiftly retaliated with two goals from Kanji Okunuki and Benjamin Goller, establishing a 1-2 lead at halftime.
Undeterred, Anthony Ujah seized the spotlight once again, doubling his tally in the 64th minute, leveling the score at 2-2.
With unyielding determination, both teams battled fiercely, but neither could alter the scoreboard before the regulation time’s conclusion.
Ujah’s second goal proved to be Eintracht Braunschweig’s saving grace, securing a precious point for the home side.
The stunning performance by the 32-year-old Nigerian forward showcased his remarkable abilities, as he has now netted four goals in eight matches across all competitions this season, with two assists to his name.
Notably, three of Ujah’s goals have ignited the German Bundesliga 2, although Eintracht Braunschweig currently finds themselves in the challenging 17th position.
He also made his mark in the 1-3 Cup loss to Schalke 04.
Looking forward, Anthony Ujah and his teammates have their sights set on a crucial fixture, as they prepare to visit Hansa Rostock on Saturday, determined to climb out of the relegation zone.