Super Eagles striker flops as former Flying Eagles star Ekpiteta fires Blackpool past naughty Nottingham Forest

The Difficult Bushes’ gorgeous win at St Mary’s a number of days in the past was drowned of their embarrassing loss to the decrease league facet

Tremendous Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis was removed from being at his greatest as Nottingham Forest suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss at Blackpool to exit the FA Cup on Saturday.

With star ahead Taiwo Awoniyi out with fatigue, Forest supervisor Steve Cooper handed Dennis a uncommon begin alongside Sam Surridge in a new-look assault supported by Brazilian attacking midfielder Gustavo Scarpa.

However former Flying Eagles defender Marvin Edem Ekpiteta proved too stable a rock to interrupt down in Blackpool’s defence whereas lending a hand within the assault.

Marvin Edem Ekpiteta scored the opening objective for the house facet earlier than additional objectives from Ian Poveda, CJ Hamilton, and Jerry Yates handed Blackpool a wholesome benefit. Substitute Ryan Yates netted Nottingham Forest’s comfort objective deep in stoppage time.

Dennis is not going to be significantly happy along with his contribution as he misplaced possession 16 instances, dedicated seven fouls, and gained simply three of his 17 duels.

The previous Watford ahead, nonetheless, made one key cross, missed one large likelihood, and hit the woodwork as soon as.

Every of Dennis’ final two video games for Forest has resulted in defeat, with the Reds dropping to Manchester United and Blackpool. The 25-year-old didn’t characteristic in Forest’s draw with Chelsea on New 12 months’s Day and the Taiwo Awoniyi-inspired win at St Mary’s a number of days in the past.