Premier League Wrap : Adebayor Opens Crystal Palace Account; Ighalo, Emenike & Moses Fire Blanks; Odemwingie Benched; Anichebe Is Second Half Sub
Published: February 13, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 13.
At the Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth, Dorset), Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie was an unused substitute as Stoke City won for the tenth time this season, beating Bournemouth 3-1.
Over to Selhurst Park, Odion Ighalo assisted Watford defeat Crystal Palace 2-1. Togo international of Nigerian descent, Emmanuel Adebayor equalized for the homers in the 45th minute with a stunning header.
Both Ighalo and Adebayor worked a 90-minute shift in attack for their respective teams while Scotland international Ikechi Anya remained on the bench for the Hornets.
England star Ross Barkley started and went the distance in Everton’s 1-0 loss to West Brom. Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe was introduced as a substitute in the 72nd minute.
Emmanuel Emenike is still searching for his first goal in West Ham’s colours. The Fenerbahce loanee came on 20 minutes from time as the Hammers came back from two goals down to share the spoils with Norwich City.
Victor Moses played 28 minutes of the contest at Carrow Road while teammate Angelo Ogbonna played the whole of 90 minutes.
In the evening kickoff, Super Eagles star John Mikel Obi starts on the bench for Chelsea’s tie with Newcastle United.
At the Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth, Dorset), Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie was an unused substitute as Stoke City won for the tenth time this season, beating Bournemouth 3-1.
Over to Selhurst Park, Odion Ighalo assisted Watford defeat Crystal Palace 2-1. Togo international of Nigerian descent, Emmanuel Adebayor equalized for the homers in the 45th minute with a stunning header.
Both Ighalo and Adebayor worked a 90-minute shift in attack for their respective teams while Scotland international Ikechi Anya remained on the bench for the Hornets.
England star Ross Barkley started and went the distance in Everton’s 1-0 loss to West Brom. Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe was introduced as a substitute in the 72nd minute.
Emmanuel Emenike is still searching for his first goal in West Ham’s colours. The Fenerbahce loanee came on 20 minutes from time as the Hammers came back from two goals down to share the spoils with Norwich City.
Victor Moses played 28 minutes of the contest at Carrow Road while teammate Angelo Ogbonna played the whole of 90 minutes.
In the evening kickoff, Super Eagles star John Mikel Obi starts on the bench for Chelsea’s tie with Newcastle United.
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