Arsenal's Azeez, Tottenham's Etete, Southampton's Idowu, Norwich's Omobamidele, Derby's Aghatise On Target In U18 Premier League

Published: August 17, 2019

Five teenagers with Nigerian background were on target for their clubs in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Miguel Azeez netted his first of the season as Arsenal returned to winning ways by thrashing Aston Villa 5-1 at at Bodymoor Heath.

An absolute rocket from the England U17 sensation made it 3-1 just before half-time, the third career goal scored by the highly-rated midfielder in the U18 Premier League.

At Colney Training Centre, Norwich City and Fulham shared the spoils after a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Andrew Omobamidele on target for the Canaries in the 53rd minute.

Elsewhere, Kion Etete gave Tottenham Hotspur the lead with a first-minute penalty in their 3-2 loss to Brighton.

Southampton's Roland Idowu continued his fine form after netting in his team's 4-2 loss to Swansea City at Landore Training Centre.

In the U18 Premier League North, Osaze Aghatise opened his account of the season as Derby County suffered a 3-1 loss at the hands of West Brom.

The former Manchester City starlet smashed in from close range to equalise for the Rams in the third minute.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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