Championship Wrap : Chelsea Loanee Abraham Nets On Debut; Ikeme Concedes Two Goals; Iorfa Dismissed; Akpan Subbed Out; Solomon-Otabor Benched

Published: August 06, 2016

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent on the opening day of the season in the Football League Championship.

At St. Andrews Stadium, Dream Team VI trainee Viv Solomon-Otabor was an unused substitute as Birmingham City were held to a goalless draw by Semi Ajayi’s Cardiff City.

The former Nigeria U20 international remained on the bench for the entirety of the contest.

Blackburn Rovers were humiliated 4-1 at home to Norwich City, with Hope Akpan in action for 63 minutes for the home team.

Over to the Ashton Gate Stadium, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham netted on his debut for Bristol City as they earned a 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic.

The England U19 striker only completed his move on Friday. Abraham was introduced in the 67th minute.

Finally, at AESSEAL New York Stadium in South Yorkshire, Wolverhampton Wanderers came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Rotherham United.

Super Eagles netminder Carl Ikeme started and completed ninety minutes, while the young striker Bright Enobakhare did not make the 18-man squad.

England U21 international Dominic Iorfa was named in the starting XI for Wolves and was dismissed seven minutes out of intermission. It was his first professional red card in England.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel