Five Nigeria-Eligible Young Stars Feature For Arsenal First Team In Pre-season Win Vs MK Dons
Published: August 25, 2020
At least six Nigeria-eligible starlets were on show at the Stadium MK on Tuesday evening as Arsenal's pre-season campaign got off to a satisfying start with a 4-1 victory over Milton Keynes Dons, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
While David Kasumu featured for the hosts, Bukayo Saka, James Olayinka, Tolaji Bola, Miguel Azeez and Daniel Oyegoke were all part of the Gunners side that took in their first pre-season friendly, the latter three earning their non-competitive senior bows in the process.
Saka started from the off for Mikel Arteta's side and was influential in helping the side establish a two-goal lead, cutting back a delightful ball for Eddie Nketiah to fire home in the 10th minute.
Arteta made six changes after the break, subbing Saka for Nelson while also bringing on Bola for Maitland-Niles, Azeez for goalscorer Xhaka, Olayinka for Elneny and then a late cameo for Oyegoke.
However, Ryan Alebiosu, Arthur Okonkwo and Folarin Balogun were conspicuously left out of the matchday squad for the Premier League side.
Mohamed Elneny, Mark McGuinness and Reiss Nelson were the other goalscorers for Arsenal.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
While David Kasumu featured for the hosts, Bukayo Saka, James Olayinka, Tolaji Bola, Miguel Azeez and Daniel Oyegoke were all part of the Gunners side that took in their first pre-season friendly, the latter three earning their non-competitive senior bows in the process.
Saka started from the off for Mikel Arteta's side and was influential in helping the side establish a two-goal lead, cutting back a delightful ball for Eddie Nketiah to fire home in the 10th minute.
Arteta made six changes after the break, subbing Saka for Nelson while also bringing on Bola for Maitland-Niles, Azeez for goalscorer Xhaka, Olayinka for Elneny and then a late cameo for Oyegoke.
However, Ryan Alebiosu, Arthur Okonkwo and Folarin Balogun were conspicuously left out of the matchday squad for the Premier League side.
Mohamed Elneny, Mark McGuinness and Reiss Nelson were the other goalscorers for Arsenal.
They are back in action on Saturday when they face Liverpool in the Community Shield game.
Emmanuel Chinaza
Photo Credit : mkdons.com
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- How the Counter-Strike eSports scene is developing
- Wafu B U20 Ghana 1 Nigeria 1: Abdullahi's 83rd minute strike rescues point for Flying Eagles
- 'Nobody wants to play them' – Mikel doubts Chelsea's chances against Paris Saint-Germain
- Arsenal youth product Alebiosu joins Blackburn Rovers, subject to medical
- Jordon Ibe: Forward who spent four years at Liverpool on trial at Swedish second-tier club
- Confirmed: Two defenders of Nigerian descent sign new contracts with Norwich City
- Lethal striker, versatile forward, resilient GK: Botswana trio to watch against Super Falcons
- Galatasaray president insists deal won't hurt finances amid Osimhen, Napoli's guarantee demands
- Chelsea unable to finalise deal for Nigerian right-back for second summer in a row
- Super Falcons veteran Ohale vows to 'make sure we don't concede' in Wafcon clash v Botswana


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- VT88
- VT88
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88