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Headline: Chelsea’s Moses Achieves Milestone in Narrow Win, Ndidi Sees Red as Leicester Stumbles
In a weekend marked by noteworthy performances and unexpected turns, Chelsea’s Victor Moses celebrated his 50th Premier League start, contributing to the Blues’ hard-fought 1-0 victory against Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi experienced a less favorable outcome as his 18th start ended with a red card, halting the Foxes’ four-game winning streak against Crystal Palace.
Ndidi’s dismissal marked a unique occurrence, making him the first player in Premier League history to receive a red card on his birthday since Dwight Gayle in 2015. The 21-year-old midfielder’s early exit significantly impacted Leicester’s defensive stability.
In other Premier League clashes, Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Newcastle United, with Alex Iwobi making his 10th appearance of the season, while at Vicarage Road, Isaac Success remained absent from Watford’s matchday squad during their 4-1 defeat to Huddersfield Town.
Abroad, Nigerian talents showcased their skills in European leagues. Victor Osimhen featured for Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga, enduring a 1-0 loss to FC Cologne, while Bartholomew Ogbeche faced a goalless outing with Willem II Tilburg in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Moving to Turkey, Ogenyi Onazi remained an unused substitute for Trabzonspor, witnessing their 1-0 triumph over William Troost Ekong’s Bursaspor. Elderson Echiejile similarly warmed the bench for Sivasspor in their 1-1 draw against Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.
In South Africa, Daniel Akpeyi was notably absent from Chippa United’s squad in their 1-0 defeat to Polokwane City, while his compatriot James Okwuosa played the full duration, receiving a yellow card in the 85th minute.
The weekend’s football showcased both milestones and challenges for Nigerian players across various leagues, creating anticipation for their upcoming performances.
