Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Sunday. March 20.

At St. Mary’s Stadium, Olufela Olumola was missing from the Southampton squad in their come-from-behind 3-2 victory against Liverpool. The teenager made the bench against Sunderland on March 5.

England youth international Sheyi Ojo made his Premier League when he came off the bench three minutes from time, while Jordon Ibe didn’t make the Reds squad.

Super Eagles young star Kelechi Iheanacho watched proceedings from the bench as Manchester City lost 1-0 to Manchester United at the Etihad.He has 20 games under his belt in the top-flight, scoring 3 goals.

Finally at White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur thrashed AFC Bournemouth 3-0, with England midfielder Dele Alli starting and playing 83 minutes of the contest. He set up Harry Kane’s second goal.

Midfielder Josh Onomah was not included in Spurs 18-man squad for this one.

Igho Kingsley

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