EFL Cup Wrap : Anichebe Makes Full Debut; Iheanacho, Ogbonna Work Full Shift; Aina Starts; Olomola Subbed In; Adarabioyo, Solanke Benched

Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday night.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s Manchester City will not defend the title they won last season following their 1-0 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The Nigeria international started and played the full game while Tosin Adarabioyo was a non-playing substitute. Juan Mata netted the game-winner after 54 minutes.

Over to the London Stadium, Angelo Ogbonna assisted West Ham beat Chelsea 2-1, with the Italy international working a ninety-minute shift in defense. Ola Aina played 67 minutes for the Blues and Dominic Solanke was an unused substitute.

Nigeria internationals Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel were not in Chelsea’s 18-man squad.

Goals from Kouyaté and Fernandes gave the Hammers a two-goal lead, before Gary Cahill reduced the deficit in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time.

Out-of-favour Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe worked a full shift in Sunderland’s 1-0 loss to Southampton. Former Arsenal youth-teamer Olufela Olomola came off the bench for the Saints in the 26th minute.

A goal from Boufal in the 66th minute separated the two teams at the end of the contest at St. Mary’s Stadium.

Igho Kingsley

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