Premier League Wrap : Ighalo, Okaka Feature; No Debut For Fela; Iwobi Benched; Akpom Snubbed; Ibe Returns; Ogbonna Logs 90 Minutes

Published: November 27, 2016

Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Sunday, November 27.

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo played 34 minutes of Watford’s 1-0 loss to Stoke City at The Vic. It was his 11th appearance of the season for the Hornets in the top-flight this term.

Italy international Stefano Okaka’s injury worries are behind him, and he was introduced with 12 minutes remaining, Isaac Success is still undergoing rehabilitation and wasn’t involved.

Both Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom were not involved as Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-1 at the Emirates. The Nigeria international did not come off the bench for the second game in a row.

Young Lions midfielder Jordon Ibe started from the bench, and was in action for 19 minutes.

Italy international Angelo Ogbonna put in a ninety-minute shift as West Ham were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Everton number eight Ross Barkley suited up for the Toffees in their 1-0 loss to Olufela Olomola’s Southampton. The midfielder was replaced in the 71st minute. Olomola was not involved at St Mary’s.

Igho Kingsley