Premier League Wrap : Success Opens Account; Moses Stars As Wing-Back; Mikel,Anichebe Absent; Robson-Kanu Subbed In; Ibe Subbed Out; Ogbonna Works Full Shift
Published: October 01, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Ovie Ejaria, Sheyi Ojo and Tiago Ilori did not make Liverpool match day squad in their come from behind 2-1 win against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
At the KCOM Stadium, Victor Moses made his first start for Chelsea in over three years, playing wide right as a wing-back in their 2-0 win over Hull City.
The Nigeria international was booked in the 35th minute and got substituted with five minutes remaining. Obi Mikel, Ola Aina, Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Solanke ( Chelsea) and Moses Odubajo (Hull City) were not involved.
Victor Anichebe, Josh Maja and Joel Asoro did not make Sunderland’s squad against West Brom at the Stadium of Light. Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu came on for the Baggies in the fourth minute of stoppage time. It finished 1-1.
Isaac Success was one of the bright sparks in Watford’s 2-2 draw with Jordon Ibe’s Bournemouth. The former Golden Eaglets star replaced compatriot Odion Ighalo in the 58th minute.
Success showed good physical strength to direct his header into the top corner for his first goal for the Hornets in the 65th minute. Ibe subbed out in the 62nd minute.
Elsewhere, West Ham drew their first game of the season against Middlesbrough. Italy international Angelo Ogbonna logged a full shift for the Hammers.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Ovie Ejaria, Sheyi Ojo and Tiago Ilori did not make Liverpool match day squad in their come from behind 2-1 win against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
At the KCOM Stadium, Victor Moses made his first start for Chelsea in over three years, playing wide right as a wing-back in their 2-0 win over Hull City.
The Nigeria international was booked in the 35th minute and got substituted with five minutes remaining. Obi Mikel, Ola Aina, Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Solanke ( Chelsea) and Moses Odubajo (Hull City) were not involved.
Victor Anichebe, Josh Maja and Joel Asoro did not make Sunderland’s squad against West Brom at the Stadium of Light. Wales international Hal Robson-Kanu came on for the Baggies in the fourth minute of stoppage time. It finished 1-1.
Isaac Success was one of the bright sparks in Watford’s 2-2 draw with Jordon Ibe’s Bournemouth. The former Golden Eaglets star replaced compatriot Odion Ighalo in the 58th minute.
Success showed good physical strength to direct his header into the top corner for his first goal for the Hornets in the 65th minute. Ibe subbed out in the 62nd minute.
Elsewhere, West Ham drew their first game of the season against Middlesbrough. Italy international Angelo Ogbonna logged a full shift for the Hammers.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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