PL2 : Okonkwo captains Arsenal in 1-1 draw with Leicester City
Published: February 22, 2022
Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo wore the captain's armband for Arsenal's Premier League 2 meeting with Leicester City at LCFC Training Ground on Monday night.
The Anglo-Nigerian, 20, was handed additional responsibilities ahead of the older Zachary Swanson who previously captained the development squad this season.
Three players of Nigerian descent tasted action for the Gunners with Okonkwo and midfielder Miguel Azeez going the distance and Joel Ideho coming off the bench with twenty minutes left, while goalkeeper Chituru Odunze was an unused substitute for the Foxes.
The home team took the lead in the 16th minute when Maswanhise converted a spot kick awarded after Okonkwo brought down Alves.
It was all square at the break as Hutchinson found the bottom with almost the last kick of the half.
In the 80th minute, the brilliant Okonkwo denied Nelson from netting the winner from point-blank range.
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The Anglo-Nigerian, 20, was handed additional responsibilities ahead of the older Zachary Swanson who previously captained the development squad this season.
Three players of Nigerian descent tasted action for the Gunners with Okonkwo and midfielder Miguel Azeez going the distance and Joel Ideho coming off the bench with twenty minutes left, while goalkeeper Chituru Odunze was an unused substitute for the Foxes.
The home team took the lead in the 16th minute when Maswanhise converted a spot kick awarded after Okonkwo brought down Alves.
It was all square at the break as Hutchinson found the bottom with almost the last kick of the half.
In the 80th minute, the brilliant Okonkwo denied Nelson from netting the winner from point-blank range.
A first teamer on paper, Okonkwo has been selected in six matchday squads for Premier League games this season but has yet to make his professional debut for his boyhood club.
Igho Kingsley
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