Ibadan-born striker named in EFL Team of the Week
Published: October 03, 2022Ibadan-born striker Victor Adeboyejo has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the last round of matches in the League One, with the Burton Albion star named in the official English Football League Team of the Week.
Burton Albion moved off the foot of the League One table after coming from 2-1 down to secure a 3-2 victory over Forest Green Rovers at the Pirelli Stadium.
Adeboyejo was the hero for the Brewers, scoring all three goals, including a dramatic winner in the second minute of stoppage time.
The former Arsenal youth teamer opened the scoring in the sixth minute of the contest and leveled proceedings to 2-2 with eight minutes remaining.
In a 3-4-3 formation, the Nigerian has been selected among the three strikers, partnering Deeney and Evans.
Against Forest Green Rovers, Adeboyejo registered a game-high five shots with three on target, won three aerial duels, was accurate in 76.9 percent of his passes, completed one dribble and won one foul for his team.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : burtonalbionfc.co.uk
Copyright ANS
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
- Netherlands Euro 2004 squad: Striker scouted by Nigeria, Lagos-born winger, ex-Super Eagles invitee snubbed
- Big boost for Nigeria: Chelsea's Ugochukwu, Crystal Palace's Olise omitted from France Euro 2024 squad
- 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
- 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