FA Cup Wrap: Moses Rested; Dele Rescues Spurs; Tomori Scores OG; Abraham, Osayi-Samuel Start; Iheanacho Missing

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 28.

In the early kickoff, Ovie Ejaria was involved for 74 minutes as Liverpool suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Teammate Sheyi Ojo was not selected by manager Jurgen Klopp.

Exciting striker Bright  Enobakhare was an unused substitute, Dominic Iorfa was not selected for tactical reasons and Carl Ikeme missed out because of a suspension.

In an entertaining encounter at White Hart Lane, Spurs beat Wycombe Wanderers 4-3 with England U20 star Josh Onomah putting in a 61-minute shift for the home team. He was replaced by Dele Alli, who scored to bring the scoreline to 3-3 in the 89th minute.

Adebayo Akinfenwa started and played for 68 minutes for the visitors.

Young goalkeeper Manny Agboola, sporting the number 40 shirt, was on the bench as Oxford United beat Newcastle United 3-0 at The Kassam Stadium. The Magpies were without Sammy Ameobi.

On his debut for Brighton, Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori went the distance in his team’s 3-1 loss to Lincoln City. The defender put the ball into his own net in the 62nd minute and was booked in the first half.

The Seagulls number 44, Canada international Sam Adekugbe, logged ninety minutes.

Over to Stamford Bridge, Victor Moses was given a much needed rest as Chelsea hammered Brentford 4-0, having failed to come off the bench. Dominic Solanke and Ola Aina didn’t feature for the home team.

England U21 star Tammy Abraham subbed in after 61 minutes as Bristol City lost 2-0 to Premier League opposition Burnley.

Three Nigerians were in action in Blackburn Rovers 2-0 win over Blackpool. Midfielder Hope Akpan started and was replaced in the 67th minute, 12 minutes after Bright Osayi-Samuel subbed out for the visitors.

Sanmi Odelusi was introduced ten minutes out of intermission for the Seasiders.

The future of Kelechi Iheanacho and Tosin Adarabioyo at City remains covered in mist despite the recent pronouncements of manager Pep Guardiola. The pair did not make the match day squad as the Citizens thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0 at Selhurst Park.

In the late kickoff, Alex Iwobi is on the bench for Arsenal’s clash versus Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium. Young strikers Chuba Akpom and Olufela Olomola have not been selected.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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