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Moses, Iheanacho, Iwobi, Ndidi Await FA Cup Fate in Third-Round Draw
Five Nigerian football stars, namely Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, and Wilfred Ndidi, are set to discover their opponents in the upcoming English FA Cup third round. The draw, scheduled for this evening, encompasses 44 teams from the Premier League and Championship, joined by 20 others who successfully progressed from the second round.
Iwobi’s Arsenal, the reigning FA Cup holders aiming for a 14th title, is among the prominent teams eagerly anticipating the draw. The matches are slated to occur over the weekend from Friday, January 5, to Monday, January 8.
Chelsea, Leicester City, and Arsenal, last year’s finalists, are part of the 64 teams in the draw, resulting in 32 enthralling matchups in the next stage of the competition.
Leicester City, seeking a revival of their FA Cup fortune, has not reached the quarter-finals since 2012 when they faced a 5-2 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, Chelsea boasts an impressive record, securing the prestigious FA Cup seven times.
The draw will assign unique numbers to each team, allowing for the anticipation of thrilling matchups, with fan favorites and underdogs alike vying for advancement.
Football enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the unveiling of the FA Cup third-round fixtures, anticipating the captivating contests that will unfold as teams from various tiers of English football clash in their quest for cup glory.
