Nigeria Internationals Joe Aribo and Taiwo Awoniyi suffer defeat on their debuts

The primary Saturday fixtures of the 2022/2023 season performed out immediately, Saturday, sixth August, 2022. Two Nigeria Internationals made their debuts for his or her respective golf equipment, Joe Aribo of Southampton and Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest but it surely ended on a bitter observe for the 2 West Africans as they suffered a 4-1 and 2-0 defeat respectively.

Summer season signing from Glasgow Rangers Joe Aribo made his Premier League debut from the beginning, as Southampton confronted Tottenham Hotspur on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, after a tough begin for Spurs, they got here from behind to register a complete 4-1 win over Southampton.

James Ward-Prowse gave Southampton an early lead after 11 minutes, however Ryan Sessegnon and Eric Dier netted  earlier than half-time to place Spurs 2-1 up.

There was pleasure for Spurs and extra disappointment for Southampton as Ghanian defender Mohammed Salisu put the ball into his personal internet within the 61st minute earlier than Dejan Kulusevski planted a shot into the underside nook to wrap up the scoring within the 63rd minute.

At St James’ Park, Taiwo Awoniyi who additionally made his debut met the identical destiny as Joe Aribo as his workforce Nottingham Forest had been crushed 2-0 by Newcastle United.

The Tremendous Eagles striker entered proceedings within the 63rd minute, changing Sam Surridge.

After a goalless first half, Fabian Schär gave the Magpies the lead with a shot from 25 yards within the 58th minute and Callum Wilson doubled the benefit with 12 minutes left on the clock.