Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Loses With Watford; Alli Notches Helper;Agbonlahor Opens Season Account; Anichebe&Moses Start
Published: February 06, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Waftord lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo was in action for 90 minutes but could not add to his 14 goals in the top-flight, while Scotland international of Nigerian descent Ikechi Anya was an unused sub.
England international Dele Alli came off the bench in the 61st minute before teeing up Trippier for the only goal of the game three minutes later. Midfielder Josh Onomah was not involved for the Londoners.
At St. James’ Park, Victor Anichebe made West Brom’s starting lineup against Newcastle United. He subbed out in the 74th minute as the Baggies were beaten 1-0.
Jordon Ibe came off the bench in the second minute of first-half stoppage time as Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sunderland at Anfield. Sheyi Ojo did not make the Reds squad.
Gabby Agbonlahor is enjoying a new lease of life at Aston Villa, with his second consecutive start for the relegation threatened team in their tie with Norwich City.
It ended 2-0 at Villa Park, with the former England international netting his first goal of the season after 51 minutes.
Stoke City were thrashed 3-0 in front of their own fans by Everton. Peter Odemwingie was introduced in the 62nd minute while Everton’s Ross Barkley worked for 87 minutes in midfield.
In the late kickoff, Victor Moses made the Hammers starting XI for their trip to Southampton. New recruit Emmanuel Emenike is on the bench.
Photo Credit : wba.co.uk
Waftord lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo was in action for 90 minutes but could not add to his 14 goals in the top-flight, while Scotland international of Nigerian descent Ikechi Anya was an unused sub.
England international Dele Alli came off the bench in the 61st minute before teeing up Trippier for the only goal of the game three minutes later. Midfielder Josh Onomah was not involved for the Londoners.
At St. James’ Park, Victor Anichebe made West Brom’s starting lineup against Newcastle United. He subbed out in the 74th minute as the Baggies were beaten 1-0.
Jordon Ibe came off the bench in the second minute of first-half stoppage time as Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sunderland at Anfield. Sheyi Ojo did not make the Reds squad.
Gabby Agbonlahor is enjoying a new lease of life at Aston Villa, with his second consecutive start for the relegation threatened team in their tie with Norwich City.
It ended 2-0 at Villa Park, with the former England international netting his first goal of the season after 51 minutes.
Stoke City were thrashed 3-0 in front of their own fans by Everton. Peter Odemwingie was introduced in the 62nd minute while Everton’s Ross Barkley worked for 87 minutes in midfield.
In the late kickoff, Victor Moses made the Hammers starting XI for their trip to Southampton. New recruit Emmanuel Emenike is on the bench.
Photo Credit : wba.co.uk
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