Super Eagles star’s second Serie A debut ends in celebration; Udeh scores first goal in Brazil

Nigeria nationwide staff vice-captain William Troost-Ekong made a wonderful begin to his second journey in Serie A after serving to Salernitana declare a hard-fought 2-1 win away to Lecce on Friday night.

Troost-Ekong solely accomplished a mortgage change to Salernitana from Watford a number of days in the past however he was thought of match sufficient to begin for the Garnets as they regarded to halt a horrible run of seven defeats in eight video games in all competitions.

And in a dream begin to the evening, two beautiful strikes from Boulaye Dia and Tonny Vilhena within the opening 20 minutes handed Salernitana a wholesome benefit on the Stadio Through del Mare.

Though Gabriel Strefezza pulled one again for the house aspect halfway by way of the primary half, Salernitana’s defence held on within the second half to say a much-needed win.

The victory is Salernitana’s first league win of the 12 months 2023 and the membership’s first triumph on away floor since beating Lazio 3-1 in October.

Recognizing jersey quantity 5, William Troost-Ekong can be fairly happy along with his contribution to Salernitana’s first win over Lecce since 2015.

The 29-year-old made two clearances and one interception, blocked one shot, accomplished 5 tackles, and was not dribbled previous as soon as whereas successful seven of his eight duels.

It’s also a nice successful begin for Troost-Ekong at Salernitana after solely managing a draw on his debut for Udinese.

After becoming a member of Udinese in August 2018 from Bursaspor, Troost-Ekong performed his first match for the Flying Donkeys as they pressured Parma to a 2-2 draw on the Stadio Ennio Tardini.

Brazil

In Brazil, thrilling Nigerian teenager Arinze Clinton Udeh scored his first aim for Londrina Esporte Clube to energy the aspect to an exciting 3-2 win over Operario PR within the Campeonato Paranaense.

Signed to the membership’s U20 staff, Udeh was making his second begin for the senior aspect however he confirmed good composure to fireplace house the opening aim within the forty second minute contained in the Estádio Municipal Jacy Scaff.

The 20-year-old will look to proceed his improvement when Londrina subsequent commerce tackles with Aruko Sports activities on Sunday.