Premier League Wrap : Mikel Shines For Chelsea; Ighalo, Emenike Fire Blanks; Odemwingie Missing

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on game week twenty-seven.

In the early kickoff at Boleyn Ground, West Ham managed a 1-0 victory against Sunderland. Emmanuel Emenike is still searching for his first Premier League goal after firing blanks for the third straight game.

The Fenerbahce loanee worked a 60-minute shift in attack, while Victor Moses came on five minutes after he was substituted. Angelo Ogbonna played the full game for the Londoners.

Over to the Britannia Stadium, all the goals came in the second half with the homers triumphing 2-1 against Aston Villa.

Stoke City’s Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie did not make the squad, while Gabby Agbonlahor played the entirety of the game for the visitors.

Odion Ighalo ended the month of February without hitting target, firing blanks in Watford’s goalless draw with AFC Bournemouth at Vicarage Road. The Super Eagles star was involved for 90 minutes whereas teammate Ikechi Anya was an unused sub.

John Obi Mikel starred in Chelsea’s come from behind 2-1 win against Southampton at St Mary’s.  For the 8th time in 9 EPL games, the Blues number 12 was on from start to finish.

Victor Anichebe starts on the bench for West Brom in their evening kickoff against Crystal Palace. Sheyi Adebayor will lead the attack of The Eagles at the Hawthorns.

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