PL2: Leicester's Aluko, Fulham's Nwoko, West Ham's Sowunmi, Southampton's Akachukwu score

Four players eligible to represent Nigeria found the back of the net for their respective clubs in Friday's Premier League 2 matches, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. 

Wearing the captain's armband, Olabade Aluko was impressive as Leicester City were beaten 6-3 by Tottenham Hotspur.

After Lucá Williams-Barnett's second minute opener, Aluko levelled in the 21st, racing onto a long ball down the right, weaving between two defenders, and slotting home from a tight angle

The fullback was involved in the third goal scored by the Foxes nine minutes after the break when he teed up Jake Evans.

Chibuzo Nwoko also opened his Premier League 2 account for the season, netting seven minutes from time as Fulham defeated West Brom 2-0.

The midfielder created space on the edge of the box and curled a superb strike into the bottom corner.

Elsewhere, Elisha Sowunmi helped West Ham U21s extend their unbeaten run to three straight matches, following their 3-0 win over Birmingham City at Rush Green Stadium.

The attacker, one of last season's excellent U18s players, struck from close range, with Tyron Akpata showing intelligence by letting the ball pass through to Sowunmi, who had a clearer sight of goal.

Republic of Ireland U19 international Romeo Akachukwu continued his brilliant start to the season by scoring his third goal in four matches as Southampton recorded a 2-1 win over Burnley at St Mary's Stadium.

From the edge of the box, Akachukwu side-footed home to put the Saints two goals ahead going into the break.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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