The Digest:
The FA Cup fifth round draw has set up intriguing ties for Nigerian players, with Tolu Arokodare's Wolverhampton Wanderers drawn against Liverpool, and Arthur Okonkwo's Wrexham set to face Chelsea. Fulham, featuring Super Eagles trio Samuel Chukwueze, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi, will take on Southampton. Other fixtures include Sunderland vs Port Vale/Bristol City winner, Leeds United vs Norwich City, Mansfield vs Arsenal, West Ham vs Brentford/Macclesfield winner, and Newcastle United vs Manchester City. The matches will be played on March 7-8, with Nigerian players hoping to lead their teams to quarter-final berths.
FULL LIST OF FA CUP FIFTH ROUND TIES:
- Fulham vs Southampton (Iwobi, Bassey, Chukwueze)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool (Arokodare)
- Wrexham vs Chelsea (Okonkwo)
- Sunderland vs Port Vale/Bristol City winner
- Leeds United vs Norwich City
- Mansfield vs Arsenal
- West Ham vs Brentford/Macclesfield winner
- Newcastle United vs Manchester City
The FA Cup fifth round pits Nigerian stars against Premier League giants, with Arokodare facing Liverpool and Okonkwo confronting Chelsea in potential upset ties.
Sources: FA Cup Draw, Socecrnet, Goal
