Spurs, Chelsea, Everton Nigerian Stars Celebrate Ahead Of Possible Matchup Vs Senegal
Published: May 31, 2017
Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton players of Nigerian descent have celebrated England U20s qualification for the quarterfinals of the Fifa U20 World Cup following their 2-1 win over Costa Rica on Wednesday.
Fikayo Tomori, Josh Onomah, Dominic Solanke and Ademola Lookman started for the Young Lions, and it was the Everton winger that stole the show, netting two sublime goals either side of half-time.
Man of the moment Lookman tweeted : ''Through to the last 8 of the World Cup! Happy to score a brace! ⚽️⚽️ #ENG 🦁 #u20worldcup''.
Blues defender Tomori commented : ''🇬🇧2-1🇨🇷. Onto the quarter finals🤙🏾.''
The hardworking midfielder Onomah stated : ''Great win vs Costa Rica. In to the Quarter Finals now C'mon!!! #U20WC #3Lions 🦁🦁🦁⚽️''
The Young Lions reward for beating Costa Rica is a quarterfinal tie with either Senegal or Mexico at the Cheonan Stadium on Monday, June 5.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : thefa.com
Fikayo Tomori, Josh Onomah, Dominic Solanke and Ademola Lookman started for the Young Lions, and it was the Everton winger that stole the show, netting two sublime goals either side of half-time.
Man of the moment Lookman tweeted : ''Through to the last 8 of the World Cup! Happy to score a brace! ⚽️⚽️ #ENG 🦁 #u20worldcup''.
Blues defender Tomori commented : ''🇬🇧2-1🇨🇷. Onto the quarter finals🤙🏾.''
The hardworking midfielder Onomah stated : ''Great win vs Costa Rica. In to the Quarter Finals now C'mon!!! #U20WC #3Lions 🦁🦁🦁⚽️''
The Young Lions reward for beating Costa Rica is a quarterfinal tie with either Senegal or Mexico at the Cheonan Stadium on Monday, June 5.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : thefa.com
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