Four Nigerians Feature As Viking Are Taught A Lesson By Arsenal
Four players of Nigerian descent were on parade at the Viking Stadion (Stavanger) as Arsenal enjoyed a comprehensive 8-0 win over Norwegian topflight club Viking on Friday night.<br /><br />Usman Sale and Samuel Adegbenro played the first forty five minutes for the <span>Tippeligaen side, while Hale End Academy products Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom came on in the 46th and 70th minute respectively.<br /><br />The Gunners were leading 1-0 until the introduction of the Nigeria international, who added more bite to their attack.<br /><br />Iwobi set up Campbell for Arsenal</span>’s fifth goal, then went on to score in the 71st minute before grabbing his brace ten minutes later.<br /><br />England U21 international Chuba Akpom scored his third goal in pre-season with one minute remaining.<br /><br />Next up, Arsenal square off against Manchester City in their last warmup game at the Nya Ullevi (Göteborg).<br /><br />Igho Kingsley<br /><br />Photo Credit : arsenal.com <br />
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