Jenny Asemota
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The Nigerian football news scene is abuzz with excitement after images and video clips from newlypromoted Premier League side Luton Town showed the Nigerian flag being flown as the club celebrated their ascent to English football’s top flight.
Congrats to Fred Onyedinma amp Elijah Adebayo on securing promotion to the Premier League with Luton Town.
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Soar Super Eagles (SSENGA) May 27, 2023
The flag was flown by Fred Onyedinma and Elijah Adebayo as they celebrated their new status as Premier League players following their promotion from the EFL Championship.
Though they are one of the first teams in England to become a professional club, Luton Town have never played in the Premier League, being relegated before the top flight format was changed in 1992.
Keypoints
- Onyedinma and Adebayo join a host of Nigerians in the Premier League
- Gabriel Osho seals promotion with Luton Town