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Nigeria’s Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu were the heroes for Southampton at Ipswich in the Premier League.

Nigerian stars Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu played key roles in Southampton’s hard-fought victory over Ipswich Town, providing a glimmer of hope for the club’s Premier League survival.

The duo found the back of the net in a 2-1 win that ended a disheartening run of three consecutive defeats for the Saints, lifting them off the bottom of the table on Saturday evening.

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The action began at Portman Road, where Aribo opened the scoring in the 21st minute. He expertly connected with a looping pass into the box, using the outside of his foot to volley the ball past Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric.

This early goal set the tone for a tense encounter, as Southampton looked to regain their footing in the league.

Ipswich responded quickly, equalising in the 31st minute through Liam Delap. The young striker displayed skill and composure, weaving past Southampton defender Jan Bednarek before slotting a low strike under goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

As the match progressed, both teams battled fiercely for control. However, it was Southampton who would find the decisive goal late in the game.

In the 87th minute, Paul Onuachu capitalised on a rebound after Kamaldeen Sulemana’s low strike was parried away by Muric. Unmarked and alert, Onuachu smashed the ball into the net, sealing a vital away win for Southampton.

This victory was Southampton’s first three points on the road this season, providing a much-needed boost as they strive to escape relegation. The contributions from Aribo and Onuachu were crucial, showing their ability to deliver when it matters most.

With this win, Southampton not only ended their losing streak but also reignited hopes of climbing out of the relegation zone.