Premier League Team News : Five Players Of Nigerian Descent Start For Liverpool,West Ham

For the first time this season, three players of Nigerian descent have been included in West Ham’s starting XI for a Premier League match.

Against Leicester City,manager Slaven Bilic has made three changes to the squad that drew with Arsenal, bringing in Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses, while Italy international of Nigerian descent Angelo Ogbonna retains his place in defense.

Nigerians were also favoured by Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp, after he named Sheyi Ojo and Jordon Ibe in his starting line-up to face Bournemouth at Dean Court.

This is the first time the two young stars will make The Reds starting XI together for a Premier League game.

West Ham Starting XI: Adrian, Antonio, Reid, Ogbonna, Cresswell, Obiang, Kouyate, Noble (c), Moses, Payet, Emenike

Liverpool Starting XI : Ward, Randall, Toure, Lucas, Smith, Allen, Stewart, Ibe, Ojo, Firmino, Sturridge.

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