Sevilla head coach, Garcia Pimienta has challenged Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke to replicate his match-winning performance in the club's 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Ejuke, who came off the bench, scored the decisive goal five minutes from time, securing Sevilla's second LaLiga win of the season in the process.
The 25-year-old's maiden goal for Los Rojiblancos earned praise from Pimienta.
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"For me, he is a top starter. He came on and did two very good things. That's what he is there for, so that I have no doubts," Pimienta told Spanish website ondacero.
"I congratulate him and I hope he continues like this."
The Nigerian's impact as a substitute will boost his chances of starting in Sevilla's upcoming LaLiga clash against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
With Ejuke's contributions, Sevilla will aim to build on that momentum and climb the LaLiga table.
The Nigerian winger's next challenge comes against Athletic Bilbao, where he will seek to cement his place in Pimienta's starting lineup.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun