Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- It was a mixed weekend for Nigerian players in the Premier League as Tolu Arokodare, Chrisantus Uche, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi all featured in Saturday's round of matches.

For Arokodare, it was not the debut he had hoped for. The Super Eagles striker, who joined Wolverhampton Wanderers from Belgian side Genk this summer, started in attack at St James' Park but could not make an impact as Wolves fell 1-0 to Newcastle United.

The 23-year-old was replaced in the 66th minute, with Nick Woltemade's first-half header proving enough to seal victory for the hosts.

The defeat leaves Wolves rooted to the bottom of the table without a single point after four matches.

At Selhurst Park, Chrisantus Uche made his first Premi...