A first half brace from Super Eagles striker Odio Ighalo gave Watford an way victory against Newcastle United at St.James Park Stadium.Ighalo was on target twice on 10th and 28th minute with The Magpies replying by a Darly Janmaat’s strike,unfortunately it was not enough to earn them a point.
Riyad Mahrez found the back of the net as Leicestor City came from behind to share spoils with Stoke City.The Algerian attacker has been joy to watch,scoring 5 goals for the ‘Blue Army’ thus far.
On loan from Chelsea and Nigerian striker Victor Moses drew first blood as West ham United leapfrogged log leaders Manchester City 2-1.The Hammers did not only walk out of Etihad Stadium with maximum points but rather halted the citizen’s unbeaten streak in the Baclays Premier league.
Senegal’s Diafra Sakho extended the lead for West Ham United before De Bruyne scored one for Manchester City.Implicitly,Slaven Bilic’s counter attacking game plan is perfectly working for the Hammers.Under the Croatian tactician West Ham have managed to slay giants away from home: Arsenal(2-0),Liverpool(3-0),Manchester City(2-1).
10-man Lille withstood Rennes surge to pick a valuable point.Moroccan midfielder Sofiane Boufal netted the solitary goal for Herve Renard’s men.Stoppila Sunzu made the bench as Vincent Enyema was sent off.
Abdou Mangane’s strike could not prevent Ajaccio from faltering against Guingamp.The Senagalise defender equalized for his side at five past half hour mark but they went on to lose 2-1.
Mohammed Said Benrahma sealed victory for Nice against Bastia.The Algeria forward netted the 3rd goal for Nice as they thrashed Bastia 3-1.
African football writer, covering the game across the continent. Covered the U-20 Africa Cup of the Nations, in Zambia.
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