FA Cup Wrap: Iwobi, Aluko Impress; Ighalo,Anya Through To Next Round; Anichebe Suffers Defeat With WBA; Adeyemi Benched

Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the FA Cup on Saturday.

At the Emirates, Hull City earned a replay against holders Arsenal following an entertaining goalless draw.

Alex Iwobi would have given the Gunners the lead in the 17th minute, with his curler beating the Tigers goalie but the ball drifted wide.

Seven minutes out of intermission, the Nigeria international’s shot was deflected and seven minutes later he saw another of his shot blocked after he was crowded out.

The 19-year-old worked a 74-minute shift before he was replaced. Sone Aluko, who came on in the 78th minute, had the best chance to snatch a winner for Hull City four minutes before time. Moses Odubajo joined the fray in the 55th minute.

Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe substituted on in the final 15 minutes of West Brom’s 3-1 loss to Reading.

Watford and Odion Ighalo have advanced to the last eight of the competition thanks to their 1-0 victory against Leeds United.

The Nigeria national-teamer was substituted on in the 67th minute. Teammate Ikechi Anya entered the pitch in the 90th minute, while Leeds United’s Tom Adeyemi was on the bench for the entire contest.

In the late kickoff, England star Ross Barkley was named in the starting lineup for Everton’s clash with AFC Bournemouth.