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

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

<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday night. <br /><br /><b>Kelechi Iheanacho</b>&rsquo;s Manchester City will not defend the title they won last season following their 1-0 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford. <br /><br />The Nigeria international started and played the full game while <b>Tosin Adarabioyo</b> was a non-playing substitute. Juan Mata netted the game-winner after 54 minutes. <br /><br />Over to the London Stadium, <b>Angelo Ogbonna</b> assisted West Ham beat Chelsea 2-1, with the Italy international working a ninety-minute shift in defense. <b>Ola Aina</b> played 67 minutes for the Blues and <b>Dominic Solanke</b> was an unused substitute.<br /><br />Nigeria internationals <b>Victor Moses</b> and <b>John Obi Mikel</b> were not in Chelsea&rsquo;s 18-man squad. <br /><br />Goals from Kouyat&eacute; and Fernandes gave the Hammers a two-goal lead, before Gary Cahill reduced the deficit in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time. <br /><br />Out-of-favour Super Eagles striker <b>Victor Anichebe </b>worked a full shift in Sunderland&rsquo;s 1-0 loss to Southampton. Former Arsenal youth-teamer <b>Olufela Olomola </b>came off the bench for the Saints in the 26th minute.<br /><br />A goal from Boufal in the 66th minute separated the two teams at the end of the contest at St. Mary&rsquo;s Stadium.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : chelseafc.com<br />
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