Youngest Nigerian To Feature In English Premier League Strikes Against PSV

Joel Asoro put up a man of the match performance as Sunderland defeated PSV Eindhoven 2-0 at the Stadium of Light on Friday in a Premier League International Cup clash.<br /><br />The Sweden U21 international notched an assist and scored an important goal for the Black Cats in the 86th minute.<br /><br />On 69 minutes, Embleton opened scoring for the home team after excellent work down the flank by Asoro before the Nigerian talent tapped home to double the advantage .<br /><br />While he lasted the distance, Josh Maja, who spearheaded the attack, was substituted in the 87th minute with the outcome of the game all but decided. <br /><br />Swedish-born Joel Asoro is the youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the English Premier League, aged 17 years and 117 days.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br /><br />Photo Credit : safc.com <br />
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