Onariase Scores First Senior Goal, Akinde Is Top Nigerian Scorer In England Top Four Divisions
Ex-West Ham youth-team defender <b>Emmanuel Onariase</b> scored his first professional goal in Cheltenham Town<span class="body1">’s 2-1 loss to Notts County in the EFL League Two on Saturday.<br /><br />On his ninth appearance in all competitions as a pro footballer, the central defender reduced the deficit in the 87th minute when he tapped home at the back post.<br /><br />Elsewhere in the English fourth-tier, at </span>Brunton Park, <b>Sanmi Odelusi </b>and<span class="hidden-xxs" data-type="full"> <b>Nathan</b></span><b> Delfouneso</b> scored the last two goals for Blackpool in their 4-1 rout of Carlisle United.<br /><br />The Blues center forward <b>Jabo Ibehre</b> headed home his seventh league goal of the season in the 69th minute.to bring the scoreline to 2-1.<br /><br />Prolific striker <b>John Akinde</b> hit his 20th league goal as Barnet lost 2-1 to Colchester United in Essex. He is the top Nigerian scorer in the top four divisions in England this season, ahead of Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : brentfordfc.co.uk<br />
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