Nigerian Defender Ekerette Udom Scores Twice to Inspire Xerez Deportivo Comeback Win Over Melilla
Nigerian defender Ekerette Udom scored a brilliant brace to inspire Xerez Deportivo FC to a dramatic 2–1 comeback win over UD Melilla in the Spanish Segunda RFEF on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Xerez Deportivo came into Sunday’s match seeking victory to end a winless run but were stunned in the 57th minute when visiting Melilla took the lead through Lorenzo. They remained ahead until the 84th minute, when Ekerette Udom brought Xerez back into the game with a well-taken header to level the score and inspire hopes of a comeback win.
With the match heading towards a draw, Ekerette Udom struck again in stoppage time to complete his quick-fire double. The centre-back controlled the ball at the edge of the box, turned strongly while shielding a defender, and fired a low shot into the net to seal the victory. His second goal came deep into added time and sparked jubilant celebrations among the home fans.
Udom, who is on loan from Villarreal CF B, whom he joined in the summer of 2024, has now scored five goals this season despite playing as a centre-back. His impressive goal record continues the form he showed in Nigeria with clubs including Vandrezzer FC, Sunshine Stars, Dakkada FC, and Rivers United, where he was also known for scoring important goals.
Xerez Deportivo will now prepare for their next league match away to UD Almería B on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
