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Mixed Fortunes For Nigerian Stars In England

by Niyi Busari,
Dec 12, 2020
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BSNSports.com.ng's round-up on the Nigeria-eligible players who were on target for their respective clubs in the English Football League and Premier League on Saturday, December 12. Super Eagles vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong helped Watford to an impressive away at Birmingham City. It was Ekong’s 10th league appearance of the season as a Troy Deeney penalty five minutes from time sealed the three points for the Hornets.

Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke was the star of the show at the Vitality Stadium, scoring two goals and providing an assist as Bournemouth thrashed Huddersfield Town 5-0.

The number 9 chipped the goalkeeper to open the scoring in the 8th minute, then made it 2-0 at minute 13 before setting up Brooks for the third goal with 21 minutes gone.

Chuba Akpom was on for 72 minutes as Middlesbrough thrashed Millwall 3-0 at the Riverside Stadium. A first-half brace from Duncan Watmore sandwiched between a strike from Marcus Tavernier secured a comfortable win for Neil Warnock’s men.

Arsenal loanee James Olayinka opened his league account for Southend United against Scunthorpe United at Roots Hall.

Ten minutes from time, the midfielder, from the edge of the box, fired past the goalkeeper to secure three points for the home team.

Finally Academy product Elijah Adebayo was on target in the 44th minute as Walsall overturned an early goal to claim a 2-1 win vs Bolton Wanderers.

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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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