Crystal Palace's Irish-Nigeran striker scores on PL2 debut after training with first team

Nigeria-eligible forward Franco Umeh-Chibueze scored on his Premier League 2 debut for Crystal Palace in the young Eagles' 3-1 defeat of Blackburn at the County Ground on Good Friday. 

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It was Blackburn U21s that took the lead through Harley O'Grady-Macken in the 16th minute.

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Umeh, who came on as substitute for Danny Imray in the 74th minute, restored parity for the away side through a touch from fellow Nigerian, Victor Akinwale's pass, eight minutes  before the end of the encounter 

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It would be the beginning of Crystal Palace resurgence as skipper Jack Wells-Morrison and Fionn Mooney would go on to score a goal apiece to hand the young Eagles the three maximum points.

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It has been a dream week for Umeh, who had earlier trained with the first team before going on to score on his debut for Crystal Palace U21s.

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The striker has also played for Crystal Palace U18s this season, scoring 3 goals in 6 appearances in the U18 Premier League.

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Although Umeh is provisionally cap-tied to the Republic of Ireland, he remains eligible to represent the Flying Eagles though his father. 

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

Photo Credit : cpfc.co.uk

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