Iheanacho, Ndidi, Balogun, Success, Osayi-Samuel, Ibe Discover Carabao Cup Opponents
Published: August 17, 2018The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup second round has been made and there are some interesting match-ups that will involve Nigerian players.
Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi's Leicester City will face Fleetwood Town at King Power Stadium in the week beginning Monday, August 27.
The Nigeria international striker has an impressive record in this competition, with three goals and three assists from six appearances, while Ndidi has two appearances to his name.
Still in the Northern section, Bright Enobakhare wil fancy his chances of getting some minutes when Wolves take on Sheffield Wednesday. The striker made his first-team debut in this competition three years ago.
Gboly Ariyibi's Nottingham Forest will play Premier League opponents Newcastle United for the second year in a row, the game will take place at The City Ground.
Fikayo Tomori's Derby County will lineup against Hull City while Ademola Lookman's Everton will host Rotherham.
John Akinde and Lincoln City travel to Blackburn Rovers and the striker will be hoping to increase his tally of two goals in the competition.
In the Southern section, Leon Balogun's Brighton host Michael Obafemi's Southampton, while Queens Park Rangers who have in their ranks two exciting Nigerian youngsters in Ebere Eze and Bright Osayi-Samuel host Bristol Rovers.
Jordon Ibe's Bournemouth face MK Dons, who pay the wages of Chuks Aneke and David Kasumu, while Sone Aluko's Reading will welcome Isaac Success's Watford to Madejski Stadium.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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