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Odion Ighalo scores On Premier League Debut



Odion Ighalo and Watford began the new Premier League season on a good note, drawing 2 – 2 with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.
The 26 – year – old became the first Nigerian player to score in Europe’s top five leagues this season when he found the back of the net in the 83rd minute against The Toffees.

Having started on the bench, Odion Ighalo was introduced 16 minutes from time and it took him nine minutes before hitting target on his Premier League debut.
Coming into the match, the ex Udinese and Granada striker was in fine form after scoring six goals for The Hornets during pre – season.
Anglo – Nigerian midfielder Ikechi Anya went the full distance for the visitors.

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Biyi Akangbe

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