EPL Wrap: Kanu Scores, Ndidi Stars, Solanke Debuts, Success Missing, Iwobi Bench, Abraham Starts, Iheanacho Crocked
Published: August 19, 2017Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent on match day two in the English Premier League.
In the early kickoff, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham played 83 minutes of Swansea City's 4-0 loss to early pacesetters Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium.
Isaac Success wasn't involved in Watford's 2-0 win at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Nigeria target Jordon Ibe started for the Cherries before subbing out on the hour mark.
Italy international of Nigerian descent Stefano Okaka was an unused substitute for the Hornets.
Former Arsenal schoolboy Hal Robson-Kanu was sent off for the first time in his professional career in West Brom's 1-0 win at Burnley.
The Wales international came off the bench in the 63rd minute and netted the winning goal on 71 minutes, then took the walk of shame in the 83rd minute.
Super Eagles strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa were not in Leicester City's squad against Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium.
Wilfred Ndidi put in a full shift for the former Premier League champions. 2-0 it finished, in favour of the Foxes.
Golden Ball winner of the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup Dominic Solanke made his Premier League debut as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 1-0 thanks to Sadio Mane's 73rd minute strike.
The former Chelsea wonderkid was introduced in the 71st minute, teammate Ovie Ejaria didn't make the 18-man squad and same goes for the Eagles striker Freddie Ladapo.
Italy international Angelo Ogbonna went the distance in West Ham's 3-2 loss at Southampton.
In the late kickoff, Arsenal are taking on Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium, Alex Iwobi is on the bench for the away team.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
In the early kickoff, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham played 83 minutes of Swansea City's 4-0 loss to early pacesetters Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium.
Isaac Success wasn't involved in Watford's 2-0 win at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. Nigeria target Jordon Ibe started for the Cherries before subbing out on the hour mark.
Italy international of Nigerian descent Stefano Okaka was an unused substitute for the Hornets.
Former Arsenal schoolboy Hal Robson-Kanu was sent off for the first time in his professional career in West Brom's 1-0 win at Burnley.
The Wales international came off the bench in the 63rd minute and netted the winning goal on 71 minutes, then took the walk of shame in the 83rd minute.
Super Eagles strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa were not in Leicester City's squad against Brighton & Hove Albion at the King Power Stadium.
Wilfred Ndidi put in a full shift for the former Premier League champions. 2-0 it finished, in favour of the Foxes.
Golden Ball winner of the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup Dominic Solanke made his Premier League debut as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 1-0 thanks to Sadio Mane's 73rd minute strike.
The former Chelsea wonderkid was introduced in the 71st minute, teammate Ovie Ejaria didn't make the 18-man squad and same goes for the Eagles striker Freddie Ladapo.
Italy international Angelo Ogbonna went the distance in West Ham's 3-2 loss at Southampton.
In the late kickoff, Arsenal are taking on Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium, Alex Iwobi is on the bench for the away team.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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