Super Eagles striker Success makes first league start in 742 days for Watford in win vs Birmingham
Published: March 20, 2021Super Eagles striker Isaac Success made his first league start in over two years as Watford recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over Birmingham City in a Championship clash at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
You have to go back to the 2018-2019 season, precisely March 9, 2019, to find the last time the former Granada man started a league game for the Hornets, 742 days ago in a 3-1 loss to Manchester City.
Since then, a combination of injuries and loss of form have kept him out of the starting lineup., although he has been involved in Watford's last four league matches, something which last happened in 2019.
Success last got on the scoresheet in a 2-0 win versus Newcastle United in the FA Cup in January 2019.
The 2013 U17 World Cup winner, once Watford's record signing, was considered for the starting XI against Birmingham City because Troy Deeney and Ismaïla Sarr are still recovering from injuries.
The Golden Boys won today's clash courtesy of goals from Ken Sema, Nathaniel Chalobah and Andre Gray.
Success was yellow carded just before half-time and made way for Nigeria-eligible winger Joseph Hungbo in the 57th minute.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- Transfer expert names two players Chelsea could use as makeweights in proposed deal for Osimhen
- Club president dispels rumours linking ex-Chelsea, Spurs boss Conte with coaching job at Osimhen's Napoli
- Leeds United set up Championship playoff final against either Aribo's Southampton or Ajayi's West Brom
- WAFU B U17 Championship: Five observations from Golden Eaglets' goalless draw against Burkina Faso
- Door closed: Borussia Dortmund star Adeyemi cap-tied to Germany, not eligible for Super Eagles call-up
- WAFU B U17 Championship Nigeria 0 Burkina Faso 0: Woodwork denies Golden Eaglets victory
- Liverpool academy product Sheyi Ojo likely to leave Cardiff City this summer
- Manchester United risk missing out on Tosin with future of Ten Hag up in the air
- Napoli share fresh update on Osimhen that will worry Finidi, any Super Eagles fan
- EFL new boys Chesterfield on brink of deal for Arsenal youth product Tim Akinola
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football