West Ham striker Odubeko scores hat-trick against former club Manchester United
Published: April 10, 2021Ademipo Odubeko grabbed his first-ever hat-trick in the Premier League 2 as West Ham came from behind to defeat Manchester United 3-2 at Leigh Sports Village on Friday night.
Two teenagers of Nigerian descent were named in the starting lineup - Shola Shoretire for the Red Devils and Odubeko for the Hammers.
Odubeko spent three years at the United academy, where he had an amazing goalscoring record, before making the switch to West Ham in October 2019 after turning down a scholarship at the Old Trafford outfit.
Manchester United were two goals up after 54 minutes thanks to strikes from Mark Helm and Anthony Elanga.
On 59 minutes, Odubako pulled a goal back with a fine low shot from around 25 yards out, and restored parity when he curled into the top corner with 18 minutes remaining.
In the third minute of stoppage time, Odubeko netted the winning goal as his speculative shot creeped into the bottom corner.
The 18-year-old has directly participated in 12 goals (10 goals and 2 assists) in nine appearances for West Ham United's teams this campaign.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- Record breaker: Arsenal striker Obi-Martin handed special shirt after hat-trick against Chelsea U18s
- Long jumper turned full-time footballer, Aina reveals he still supports Chelsea five years after departure
- Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirms Man Utd, Chelsea, Newcastle are battling to sign Tosin
- Arsenal's Super Falcons-eligible midfielder Omotara Junaid making a splash at U17 EURO
- Emmanuel Ukeyima: Malaga interested in 16yo midfielder likened to Barcelona's Lamine Yamal
- Aston Villa transfer chief dubbed 'The Messi of recruitment' holds talks with Iheanacho's camp
- Nigeria U17 squad announcement: Manu Garba picks 19 players for WAFU B U17 Championship
- Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reveals Chelsea are not willing to pay Osimhen's huge release clause
- Nottingham Forest defender Aina reveals what Kyle Walker told him after beating Man City star for pace
- Chippa United coach admits there's 'high possibility' of losing Nwabali amid QPR, Union SG links
Football News 24/7
News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football