Garcia Pimienta, the manager of Sevilla, has lavished praise on Chidera Ejuke following the Nigerian’s strike in Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

Two minutes into the second half, Saul passed to Ejuke, who curled in the game-winning goal.

After five away La Liga games, Sevilla is presently undefeated.

The Rojiblancos earned the victory, and now sit in 10th place on the standings.

“When he (Ejuke) got injured he was in great form.

” He was practically out for three months, with what that means to then get back into shape,” Pimienta told the club’s official website.

“In addition, Vargas is at a very high level and he had to wait.

“Today Rubén’s hip problems prevented him from participating. He tried but he was honest.

“The opportunity has come for Ejuke, who did very well .

“He had some very good minutes also on a defensive level for the team. We are very happy for him too.”

The 27-year-old has scored twice in 17 league appearances for Sevilla this season.