Starting the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament with resilience, Cruz Azul, the current Mexican league champions, demonstrated their fighting spirit by overturning deficits in both of their initial matches. Their campaign kicked off last Friday at Estadio Libertad Financiera, where they faced Atlético San Luis. Despite falling behind 2-0, Cruz Azul rallied to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory on the road.
The momentum continued on Tuesday at the storied Estadio Azteca, also known as the ‘Colossus of Santa Úrsula’. Hosting Puebla, Cruz Azul once again found themselves trailing, this time 0-1. However, they managed to turn the game around with a 2-1 comeback win, thanks in large part to a decisive goal scored in the 82nd minute by Nigerian striker Osinachi Christian Ebere.
Having joined the team just last semester, Ebere has quickly become an indispensable figure for the ‘Cementeros’. His rise to prominence was accelerated by the injuries sustained by key forwards Nicolás Ibáñez and Gabriel ‘Toro’ Fernández. Under the interim guidance of Joel Huiqui, Ebere stepped into the center forward role, playing a crucial part in Cruz Azul’s quest for a record tenth league title for the club, which traces its origins to the State of Hidalgo.
Ensuring Christian Ebere’s Availability for Matches in the United States
Looking ahead, Cruz Azul is set to face the Campeón de Campeones and participate in the Leagues Cup on foreign soil. To guarantee the presence of Christian Ebere during these important fixtures held in the United States, the club is working towards securing a special permit. This measure aims to allow Ebere to compete despite potential administrative or regulatory challenges related to playing abroad, ensuring the team can field one of its most influential players on the international stage.