After his historic moment in CONMEBOL, Nigerian sensation Ebere Christian has continued to make waves, adding another goal to his tally for Club Nacional.
This time, he showcased his goal-scoring ability yet again during their Uruguayan Primera División · Apertura clash against Liverpool.
During the intense battle on matchday 2 of 15, Ebere Christian emerged as the hero, securing a crucial equaliser that rescued his team from a potential league upset.
This marked his second goal of the season for Club Nacional, marking his growing impact in the team.
The game, held at Estadio Belvedere, witnessed a remarkable performance from the 20-year-old forward, who netted a second-half goal, securing a hard-fought 1-1 draw for the visitors.
Despite trailing at halftime due to Liverpool’s lead, Ebere Christian’s determination turned the tide in favour of Club Nacional.
Throughout the match, both teams struggled to capitalise on opportunities, resulting in a deadlock at the final whistle.
Despite being substituted in the 78th minute, Ebere Christian didn’t disappoint his fans and coaches about his fate.
While the draw sees them maintain their second-place position with four points, trailing behind early leaders Peñarol by just two points and leading Liverpool by the same margin, Club Nacional is poised to reclaim their winning form.
Their next challenge awaits them as they face the Wanderers in their upcoming fixture on Sunday.
However, they must tackle Puerto Cabello first in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores tournament on Wednesday.
