First league goal in 23 months: Super Eagles star inspires four-star Watford to convincing Luton win

The Nigeria worldwide helped the Golden Boys declare the bragging rights within the Beds–Herts derby

Tremendous Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong scored Watford’s second objective within the Hornets’ 4-0 overcome Luton City in a Championship fixture on the Vicarage Street on Sunday.

Troost-Ekong doubled Watford’s benefit on the stroke of halftime after Kevin Davis had given the hosts the lead within the third minute of the conflict.

Two different targets from Joao Pedro and Ismaila Sarr within the second half made it a simple victory for Slaven Bilic’s males.

William Troost-Ekong equally put within the shift to assist Watford hold a clear sheet in opposition to their fierce native rivals.

The Nigerian defender’s objective was his first for Watford in nearly two years and his second for the Golden Boys.

Troost-Ekong’s first-ever objective for the Hornets was within the 3-2 defeat of Coventry Metropolis on November 7, 2020, additionally within the Championship.

Whereas William Troost-Ekong performed for your entire period of the match in opposition to Luton, worldwide teammates Samuel Kalu and Maduka Okoye witnessed the continuing from the bench.

The win, nonetheless, lifts Watford into the highest half of the Championship desk, with the Golden Boys having amassed six wins, 5 attracts, and 5 defeats from 16 matches.